HORITOMO SHITAESHŪ presale combined with his masterful hand

combined with his masterful hand and unswerving determination

Sprinkled throughout are a selection of anecdotal letters and essays from other artists who share their love and admiration for these two tattoo luminaries

the second issue of this gem

we are finally ready to announce that the wishes have been answered

these sheets capture the essence of Bert’s artistry

HORITOMO SHITAESHŪ presale combined with his masterful handHORITOMO SHITAESH By Kazuaki Kitamura This is a collection of the preparatory tattoo drawings by Horitomo for the last fifteen years. The artistry of modern master Horitomo is evident in every stroke in these highly finished shitae. Along with this stunning collection of drawings are descriptions and cultural notes by Horitomo, translated into English. He has also included writings about the culture of Japanese tattoo. This volume is sure to be an