Description
"Of the hundreds of printed books Katsushika Hokusai created in his lifetime, a huge proportion of these were dedicated drawing manuals, known as e-tehon. They display not only Hokusai's great proficiency as a draughtsman, but also his wealth of ideas, and his sense of humor. This omnibus edition collects 15 volumes of Hokusai's e-tehon, with every page faithfully reproduced from the original works. Showcasing his playful approach to drawing using songs and poems, pictures composed of letterforms (a forerunner to today's emoji), modern designs for craftsmen, and dance moves, this volume illustrates the rich spectrum of his talents and achieves his aim of serving to 'preserve everything I've learned.'" -- Adapted from publisher's description.
