Japanese Prints

Japanese Prints, edited by Gabriele Fahr-Becker, is a digital survey of ukiyo-e and Edo-period color prints. This PDF edition from TASCHEN is ready for instant download. It brings together essays, colour plates, technical notes, and artist biographies in a single volume.

The book opens with two scholarly essays and continues with colour plates and commentaries. Cover art by Katsushika Hokusai and a second illustration by Keisai Eisen anchor the visual presentation.

Book Overview

Japanese Prints is an edited volume published by TASCHEN in 2002, with an original edition from Benedikt Taschen Verlag in 1994. The editor is Gabriele Fahr-Becker, and the translation from German is by Michael Scuffil. The subject is Japanese prints, with emphasis on color prints from the Edo period (1600–1868) and ukiyo-e.

Essays are contributed by Mitsunobu Satō and Thomas Zacharias, and artist biographies by Ingo F. Walther. The content is organized around visual plates, commentaries, a glossary, and biographical entries.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• “Ukiyo-e – Origins and History” by Mitsunobu Satō.
• “Cherry – Wood – Blossom” by Thomas Zacharias.
• Colour plates with picture commentaries by Satō, Moriyama, Yamaguchi, and Iwakiri.
• A glossary of technical terms used in Japanese printmaking.
• Biographies of artists by Ingo F. Walther.
• Reproductions including works by Katsushika Hokusai and Keisai Eisen.

Why This Book Matters

Japanese Prints preserves a record of ukiyo-e art from a defining era in Japanese print culture. The TASCHEN edition places technical information alongside visual examples, helping readers understand how these colour prints were made and appreciated. It is a useful reference for students, collectors, and anyone interested in Japanese art history.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital PDF download, so there is no physical shipping and no printed copy will be sent. After purchase, you can access the file immediately. It is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps that support PDF files.

FAQ

Can I read Japanese Prints immediately after purchase?
Yes. This is a digital download, and access is available as soon as your order is complete.

Will a physical book be shipped?
No. This title is a digital PDF edition only, and no physical copy is delivered.

Which devices can I use?
The PDF can be opened on Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps that support PDF files.

Add Japanese Prints to your digital library and explore the colour print traditions of Japan at your own pace.