Japanese Woodblock Prints 1680-1938

Beautiful, this was a gift and they loved it! Book is filled with so many beautiful prints

I have many books about the history of ukiyo-e and printing in general, and this is hands down the best historical resource on the art medium as well as print collection I've ever seen. A MUST for anyone interested in the history and aesthetics of Japanese prints.

This book of Japanese woodblock prints is beautifully done. Rather expensive but isn't all wonderful art. This is my first of many books of Japanese art I will buy

Taschen does it again. From the unboxing experience to the quality of the prints to the book binding, everything is top notch. Once you feel the book in your hands (it weighs a ton by the way), you will understand the price tag (and it will feel completely reasonable). The best thing about the book is the variety of artists and works selected of course. So many surprises filled into a book experience.

This book was pricey, but it is very beautiful. I leave it open to the wave page. It’s a huge and heavy book so it looks great at a coffee table book/conversation starter.

Beautiful book!!!!! Great comprehensive study of Japanese woodblock artists & their work.

This beautiful book is of exquisite quality. Informative text accompanies large images. Very pleased.

This is yet another extraordinary book from this awesome publisher. I spent over an hour going from page to page when this beautiful volume arrived. Gorgeous full color reproductions on the finest paper EVER. It is a pleasure to hold (in your lap or on a table - it's pretty heavy and quite large) and immerse yourself in the world of Ukiyo-e art history. Certain to become a family heirloom!

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.