TOSHIO SAEKI
DEATH BOOK
Published by Baron, 2023
Book Size 32 × 28 cm
Pages 76
Hardcover
Language English
Baron Books' "Death Book" series, known for exploring artists' perspectives on mortality, dedicates its fourth edition to the provocative artwork of Toshio Saeki (1945-2019).
Saeki's style, deeply rooted in traditional Japanese genres like Shunga and ero-guro-nonsense, intertwines eroticism, death, gore, and humor. This distinctive combination finds expression in a striking visual language that incorporates elements from ukiyo-e prints, both Western and Japanese comics, and contemporary art.
Due to the recurring themes of death and violence within his playful and erotic imagery, Saeki's work has been previously featured in the "Death Book" series. This latest edition, titled "Death Book: Toshio Saeki," opens with an extensive essay penned by graphic designer and art historian Euphemia Franklin.
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Baron Books' "Death Book" series, known for exploring artists' views of mortality, is devoting its fourth edition to the provocative work of Toshio Saeki (1945-2019).
Saeki's art is rooted in traditional Japanese genres such as Shunga (Japanese erotic printmaking from the Edo period) and ero-guro-nonsense (a Japanese art movement combining eroticism and the macabre). His style intertwines eroticism, death, gore, and humor. This distinctive combination finds expression in a striking visual language that incorporates elements of ukiyo-e prints, Western and Japanese comics, and contemporary art.
Due to the recurring themes of death and violence in his playful yet erotic images, Saeki's work has previously been featured in the "Death Book" series. This latest edition, titled "Death Book: Toshio Saeki," opens with a lengthy essay by graphic designer and art historian Euphemia Franklin.
DEATH BOOK
Published by Baron, 2023
Book Size 32 × 28 cm
Pages 76
Hardcover
Language English
Baron Books' "Death Book" series, known for exploring artists' perspectives on mortality, dedicates its fourth edition to the provocative artwork of Toshio Saeki (1945-2019).
Saeki's style, deeply rooted in traditional Japanese genres like Shunga and ero-guro-nonsense, intertwines eroticism, death, gore, and humor. This distinctive combination finds expression in a striking visual language that incorporates elements from ukiyo-e prints, both Western and Japanese comics, and contemporary art.
Due to the recurring themes of death and violence within his playful and erotic imagery, Saeki's work has been previously featured in the "Death Book" series. This latest edition, titled "Death Book: Toshio Saeki," opens with an extensive essay penned by graphic designer and art historian Euphemia Franklin.
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Baron Books' "Death Book" series, known for exploring artists' views of mortality, is devoting its fourth edition to the provocative work of Toshio Saeki (1945-2019).
Saeki's art is rooted in traditional Japanese genres such as Shunga (Japanese erotic printmaking from the Edo period) and ero-guro-nonsense (a Japanese art movement combining eroticism and the macabre). His style intertwines eroticism, death, gore, and humor. This distinctive combination finds expression in a striking visual language that incorporates elements of ukiyo-e prints, Western and Japanese comics, and contemporary art.
Due to the recurring themes of death and violence in his playful yet erotic images, Saeki's work has previously been featured in the "Death Book" series. This latest edition, titled "Death Book: Toshio Saeki," opens with a lengthy essay by graphic designer and art historian Euphemia Franklin.