Publisher's Synopsis
Fugaku Hiyaku-Kei, also known as A Hundred Views of Fuji, Fusiyama, is a book by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Originally published in 1880, it is a collection of one hundred woodblock prints depicting Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan, from various angles and perspectives. The prints are accompanied by poems and descriptions written by Hokusai himself, as well as other poets and scholars. The book is considered a masterpiece of Japanese art and a landmark in the history of printmaking. It is also a tribute to the beauty and majesty of Mount Fuji, which has long been a symbol of Japanese culture and identity. The book has been widely influential in the art world and has inspired countless artists and designers around the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese art, culture, and history.And Fu-Gaku San-Jiu-Rokkei, Or Thirty-Six Views Of The Fuji-Yama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.