• Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - front of dust jacket
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - back of dust jacket and spine
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - cloth boards and spine without dust jacket
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - cloth board corner and page edges
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - title page
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - dedication and exhibition sponsors page
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - contents page
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - Minamoto Yorimitsu slaying the earth spider print, page 37
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - warrior prints with giant salamander and giant nue, page 49
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - ghost print of the poet Dainagon Tsunenobu, page 59
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - sumo wrestling match triptych, page 149
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - front dust jacket flap
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - back dust jacket flap with author note
  • Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861 by Robert Schaap, 1998 Hotei Publishing hardcover - dust jacket edge wear and small tear
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Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861

Heroes & Ghosts: Japanese Prints by Kuniyoshi 1797-1861

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Condition: Very Good

Book Notes: Dust jacket creased, with a small tear at the lower front edge. Boards, binding and pages clean.

Author(s): Robert Schaap

Publication year: 1998

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Hotei Publishing

Condition: Very Good
ISBN: 9789074822107

A survey of Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861), the Japanese print artist known for legendary heroes, ghosts and demons, comic and satirical scenes, cats, beauties and actors, drawing on more than three hundred prints from collections worldwide. With an introduction by Amy Reigle Newland and essays by Timothy T. Clark, Matthi Forrer and Inagaki Shin'ichi; published for the Society for Japanese Arts' 60th anniversary.

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  • Like New

    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

    This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Good

    This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

  • Acceptable

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  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
    Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.

    (C) Fair
    Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.

    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.