Hokusai Manga 3: Odd and Unusual
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The [Hokusai manga] is finally complete!
The third volume, [Kisotenkai], focuses on the fantastic world of Japanese and Chinese folklore and legends, famous scenes from plays, religious paintings, ghosts, and yokai.
[It is divided into four categories: "Kyôgei Hyakude," "Narrative Picks," "Hyakki Zukai," and "Shinbutsu Fuu Shikishi.
Starting with anecdotes, fairy tales, and paintings from the classics, the collection also includes images of gods, Buddha, saints, and priests, as well as tengu and kappa (water-dwelling creatures).
In addition to his erudition and erudition regarding the classics, Hokusai's ability to create and depict things that transcend human knowledge, as well as his astonishing imaginative world, unfolds.
To conclude the three-volume collection, a comprehensive index of illustrations is included, as well as preface essays by Tanehiko Yanagitei and Sanba Shikitei, both of whom appeared in the original editions.
When Hokusai was on his deathbed at the age of 90, he begged God to give him 10 more years.
Moreover, he bargained desperately with God, saying, "If 10 years is not possible, at least 5 years would be good. (omitted).
Painters just want to paint, that's all. (Excerpt from an interview with Tadanori Yokoo)
Size: A6 size / 352 pages
