The Prints of Roger Shimomura: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1968-2005 Fisheries & Aquaculture Publisher: McGraw Hill

Publisher: McGraw Hill

Written by Robert W

traces the history and development of the graphic image in Japan from its roots in ukiyo-e woodblocks and early ekanban posters

Social & Daily Workings: Maps detailing commerce

of the work of Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)

The Prints of Roger Shimomura: A Catalogue Raisonné, 1968-2005 Fisheries & Aquaculture Publisher: McGraw HillBest known as a painter and theater artist, Roger Shimomura explores his Japanese American identity through a vibrant and provocative stylistic combination of twentieth century American pop art and traditional eighteenth and nineteenth century Japanese woodblock prints. In his printed works, one discovers a number of firsts, among them the artist's first examination of place; his first attempt to combat stereotypes by appropriating racist caricatures;