This is a design book for children published in 1925 by Gyokukou Shimomura (1878–1926), a designer from Kyoto. Featuring motifs from traditional folktales, the boldly stylized designs are considered a precursor to postmodernism. A hidden gem from the 1920s, showcasing the exquisite beauty of collotype printing.
TITLE : GYOKUKO ILLUSTRATIONS
ARTIST : Gyokuko Shimomura
PUBLISHER : Unsodo
YEAR : 1925
LANGUAGE : Japanese
SIZE : 36.3cm×25.7cm
WEIGHT : 1030g +Packing weight
FORMAT : Hard cover
CONDITION : Damage to the cover. The inside is in good condition.
