Japanese Woodblock Prints

As with most Taschen books in this price range this book arrives in its own dedicated cardboard box and also is shrink-wrapped so there is some protection to avoid the (inevitable) transit damage that seems to afflict most purchases in these parts ...The book is BIG and HEAVY and very well made (it's Taschen; what did you expect?!) with a pseudo silk spine and fine quality paper throughout; I doubt you'll have a bookcase big enough to store it vertically! The illustrations are not reference quality prints by any means but nonetheless they are fine quality and use good ink. Some are split across 2 pages which does detract a bit as one loses some of the centre but these are in the minority. As an introduction to the subject it's incomparable and highly recommended.

I bought this on a whim, and a very expensive whim it was too. I've seen an exhibition of Japanese woodblock prints and know enough of art to know I'd enjoy the contents, but the quality of this book is superlative.First of all it is BIG, and of good quality, the colour reproductions feel superb, and the commentary is illuminating and well written.It is an art work in its own right, and in the light feels very good value, and a wonderful talking piece to share with a special friend of mine.

This is a very large book in every sense and the packaging was excellent, preventing any damage or marking to the book. Despatch and delivery were exemplary. The book is stunning in every sense.

This is a really lovely book. The quality is fabulous - the prints are crisp and the paper is substantial. It was a birthday present and was very well received. At this price it is a considered purchase but it was well worth the money and will give the recipient hours of pleasure. I only wish I had a copy for myself!

Reproductions are excellent. The accompanying three languages text is not as enlightening as it might be . The choice of pictures seems somewhat random.

Great.

Huge book with excellent reproductions.Nice paper.Fake silk binding on the spin that looks good.It would have been even better if Taschen had used binding like the Hiroshige book or like the Abbeville Masterpieces of Classical Chinese Painting which is outstanding.