Hokusai Prints Coloring Book - by Katsushika Hokusai & Tuttle Studio (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A coloring book for adults featuring iconic prints by Japan's most famous artist.

This beautifully designed adult coloring book presents 23 iconic ukiyo-e prints by Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849), one of Japan's most influential artists. Each artwork is reproduced in full color and perforated for easy removal and display, making it simple to enjoy the art both during and after coloring.

The collection includes "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," Hokusai's most famous and widely recognized masterpiece, along with other celebrated images from his extraordinary body of work.

Each full-color print is paired with:

• A matching tear-out coloring page, printed on high-quality paper
• Insightful notes exploring the history and meaning of the artwork

Coloring these pages offers a calming, mindful way to engage with classic Japanese art while creating something uniquely your own.

About the Author

Katsushika Hokusai was born in 1760 in Edo (now Tokyo). Over his long career, he created more than 30,000 works of art, ranging from woodblock prints to paintings, sketches and book illustrations. Although he died in 1849 his legacy endures, having influenced countless artists, including many of the great European Impressionists.