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Japanese Warriors, Rogues and Beauties: Woodblocks from Adventure StoriesHeroes, villains, and damsels in distress abound in these richly colored, dramatic images from the Japanese equivalent of dime store novels. These illustrations were selected from woodblock printed covers and frontispiece illustrations from 64 popular books published in Osaka from 1898 through 1903. They include samurai and strong men, demons and detectives, courtesans, sumo wrestlers, and other vivid characters in scenarios ranging from romantic to
Heroes, villains, and damsels in distress abound in these richly colored, dramatic images from the Japanese equivalent of dime-store novels. These illustrations were selected from woodblock-printed covers and frontispiece illustrations from 64 popular books published in Osaka from 1898 through 1903. They include samurai and strong men, demons and detectives, courtesans, sumo wrestlers, and other vivid characters in scenarios ranging from romantic to grotesquely violent. Printed in the color woodblock method in use since the late eighteenth century, they provide a link between an ancient storytelling tradition and the beginning of mass-published popular literature.Created during the Meiji era (1868-1912), when Japanese society was changing dramatically with the influx of Western technology and values, these images appealed to a wide audience of newly literate readers. Their scenes of retribution and sacrifice reflect a modern consciousness of Japanese history and a longing for an idealized vision of the past, marked by traditional values of loyalty, filial piety, self-sacrifice, and chivalry. Long considered a disposable form of popular culture, these books were not carefully preserved or collected. This collection, assembled by an expert on Japanese art, offers a rare glimpse of a newly rediscovered art form.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 11/18/2010
ISBN: 9780486476407
Pages: 112
Weight: 1.02lbs
Size: 8.36h x 10.98w x 0.32d
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★★★★★ 5
Great book, well written!
Format: Hardcover
I love reading this with my daughter, we have so much fun and the book is great! Fun pictures, fun ideas and very entertaining.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2026
★★★★★ 5
The most beautiful and touching book!!!
Format: Hardcover
One of the most touching gifts you could give from your little girl to her daddy! Cried when I read it! The illustrations are beautiful and the story is so touching!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Excellent product
Format: Hardcover
Gave this as a gift to my daughter's father for fathers day. He cried
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Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Sweetest book!
Format: Hardcover
I think this is the cutest little book and it makes a perfect gift for dads! Especially first time dads or dads that are having a first time daughter. Great for a gift for Father’s Day, gender reveal, or just to gift dad in general! It’s a sweet story to read and dad and daughter will both love it!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very cute
Format: Hardcover
Very cute book. The illustrations are well done. The story line is adorable. Great for young children. Good gift for a boy or a girl.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026