Japan Journeys Famous Woodblock Prints of Cultural Sights in Japan

In addition to prints showcasing Japan's natural beauty, Marks' carefully curatedselection depicts roads and railways; favourite pastimes, such as blossom viewingand attending festivals; beloved entertainment, such as kabuki theatre; thefashions they wore, and the food they ate.

Additional Reviews:

"With its glossy pages and bold colors, Japan Journeys does justice to its content, gathering a curated set of woodblock images that give the reader a holistic view of the artistic tradition. It's an essential gift for lovers of Japanese landscapes and city scenes, and an ideal entree for art lovers who are less familiar with the style." — Shelf Awareness

"I recommend this book to anyone who's interested in ukiyo-e or to people who want to enjoy beautiful traditional Japanese pictures from the past few centuries. If you're a fan of traditional Japanese woodblock prints, I'm sure you won't be disappointed." — Zooming Japan blog

"Whether you are a modern day traveler heading to Japan, an armchair traveler, a Japan-ophille, an artist or art student, or simply a lover of beautiful things, you will enjoy your trip into the history of Japan, through the eyes of those who have gone before and in their art, leaving a legacy of beauty and detail for all to enjoy." — Blue Wolf Reviews

"This is a really beautiful book, and interesting too! I defy anyone to flick through the 160-odd pages of this book and not find a single image that makes them want to visit Japan. Andreas Marks clearly knows his stuff, and he has chosen a really lovely selection of images to portray Japan from a variety of angles. Whether it is people, natural landscapes or buildings that you like, there is something here for everyone." — Haiku Girl blog

"Readers will learn how Japan first became involved with the World Heritage Sites program back in 1993, the importance of these designations, and their popularity in Japan, where they are visited by millions of people annually, both Japanese and foreigners." — Just One Cookbook blog

"This 168-page hardcover offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Japanese back in those days using the predominant visual media of that time, the woodblock. The artworks look really beautiful although there's some degradation due to how old some of those pieces art, but most are restored quite well." — Parka Blogs

"Be sure to check out Japan Journeys, which is a nice book that arranges some select ukiyo-e prints to show what some of Japan's greatest cities used to look like." — LPTBootCamp.com blog

"This book proves to be a pleasurable visual journey through time, art, and culture." — Moneycontrol.com blog

"Some of the works showcased in this book somehow remind me of modern anime art styles, especially their coloring, and it's clear that the better anime artists have been influenced by Hiroshige and other greats. If you've ever appreciated hand-drawn anime background for its own sake, I encourage you to pick up this book. You may find your appreciation for classic Japanese art is more than you expected." — Self Taught Japanese blog

"After reading this book I now have some more favourite woodblock artists to add to my list: Shoson, Hasui, Kunisada and Kiyochika. Traditional Japanese icons to make you swoon; woodwork with temples made without the use of a single nail, signatures in blocks, blossoms, gardens, bridges, parasols, fans, ponds, tea houses, mountains and the kimonos—oh, those kimonos!" — Read Me blog

"The vast majority of Marks' book is prints from the 1830's, up to the 1940's, rather than starting in the 17th century and trailing off in the Meiji era as many books do. Marks describes 19th century Japan as a paradise for travelers, and selects prints that worked in many ways as souvenirs for the people traveling at the time. This selection process has led him to featuring numerous prints and styles that I had simply never seen, including many examples of shin hanga ('new prints) from the 20th century.'" — Japan Reference blog

"…readers will learn a lot about Japanese history and geography as they peruse the detailed woodcuts in this beautiful book." — Kids' Book Buzz, Gretl, Age 14

"I have been to many of the places shown in these prints and it's fun to see them depicted in artwork that is sometimes centuries old. This book would be treasured by anyone interested in Japan, Japanese ukiyoe art, or artwork in general!" — Tokyo Five blog

"…a breathtaking collection of a whopping 523 woodblock prints brought together by Andreas Marks…the book is not only a wonderful glimpse into the art of Japanese woodblock printing, but is also invaluable to anyone interested in how the history of Japan's modernization played out among the nation's artists." — JapanCrush.com blog

Presenting classic Japanese woodblock prints, Japan Journeys offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations.

This stunning art book gathers together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still delight visitors today. Many of the prints are by masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Utagawa Kunisada, and currently hang in prestigious galleries and museums worldwide. Katsuhika Hokusai, the artform's most celebrated artist, is also well represented, with many prints from his "Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road" series and "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji" series, including his world-renowned "Great Wave" print.

In addition to prints showcasing Japan's natural beauty, this carefully curated selection depicts roads and railways; favorite pastimes, such as blossom viewing and attending festivals; beloved entertainment, such as kabuki theater; the fashions they wore, and the food they ate. Author Andreas Marks is a leading expert on Japanese woodblock prints, and his Illuminating captions provide background context to the scenes depicted.