Hokusai Manga

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Hokusai Manga presents a breathtaking collection of sketches by the legendary Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), originally created as a teaching tool for his students. First published in 1814, the series grew into an artistic phenomenon, spanning 15 volumes and more than 4,000 illustrations, and remains a cornerstone of visual culture in Japan and beyond.

This beautifully produced three-volume edition compiles highlights from the original series, showcasing the full range of Hokusai’s visual world—from everyday life and the natural world to fantastical and supernatural scenes. Although lacking a continuous narrative, the vivid vignettes, caricatures, and imaginative motifs anticipate the expressive dynamism of modern manga.

Volume 1, Edo Life, captures the vibrancy of daily life in 19th-century Tokyo; Volume 2, The Wonders of Nature, explores animals, landscapes, and natural beauty; and Volume 3, Flights of Fancy, dives into Hokusai’s dreamlike visions of mythical creatures and spirits. These pages have inspired generations of artists and remain a timeless window into one of Japan’s greatest creative minds.