Hokusai - A Graphic Biography

Informationen zum Autor Francesco Matteuzzi is a journalist, screenwriter, editor and author of children's books. His graphic books include a biography of Anna Politkovskaja. Giuseppe Latanza is a cartoonist and illustrator, who has been a professor at Graphite-School of Graphics and Comics since 2012. Klappentext A stunning visual biography of one of Japan's most famous historical artists, this book beautifully illustrates the story of Katsushika Hokusai. Enter the world of Katsushika Hokusai – the enigmatic creator of Japanese art's all-time most iconic image. This vivid graphic biography tells the story of Hokusai's intriguing life and pioneering works, details the fascinating historical context of Edo-era Japan, and explains how Hokusai forged an image of his country that still resonates across the world today. Telling the story of both his eccentric (and incredibly productive) life – while simultaneously painting a fascination picture of his wider cultural legacy, this book is ideal for both those new to Hokusai's work – and his biggest fans. Those who enjoyed Basquiat: A Graphic Novel by Paolo Parisi or Pollock Confidential: A Graphic Novel by Onofrio Catacchio should look at this too. Vorwort A graphic biography of Katsushika Hokusai – perhaps Japan's most internationally famous historical artist Zusammenfassung A graphic biography of Katsushika Hokusai – perhaps Japan's most internationally famous historical artist

Product details

• Authors: Giuseppe Lantaza, Giuseppe Lantazi, Giuseppe Latanza, Francesco Matteuzzi, Francesco Latanza Matteuzzi, Matteuzzi Francesco
• Assisted by: Giuseppe Lantaza (Illustration)
• Publisher: Orion
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.04.2021
• EAN: 9781786278937
• ISBN: 978-1-78627-893-7
• No. of pages: 128
• Series: Graphic Lives
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Social sciences, law, business; ART / Asian / Japanese, Biography: arts and entertainment, European tradition graphic novels, Graphic Novels: True Stories & Non-Fiction