Utamaro Shunga Studies: 2-Book Set

Two Japanese-language volumes of Kitagawa Utamaro: Sei and Zoku by Yoshikazu Hayashi, from the Edo Makura-eshi Shusei series published by Kawade Shobo Shinsha. These scholarly books explore Utamaro's life, artistic career and shunga through biographical research, historical commentary and illustrated source materials. A useful reference for collectors and students of ukiyo-e, Edo-period culture and Japanese art history. Both books include their illustrated covers and gold obi bands. ISBN: 4309712525 / 4309712541 Language: Japanese Includes: 2 books (Sei and Zoku), not the full series. Condition: Pre-owned, with visible creasing, rubbing and edge wear to the covers and obi bands. Please examine the photos for condition. These are modern publications, not original Edo-period prints.