This is a 2015 second printing, without the obi. There are slight creases and minor abrasion marks. Other than that, there is some wear and tear, but it is generally in good condition. Thank you. "The world was surprised first" - An introduction to shunga (erotic art). The shunga exhibition, which achieved record-breaking success at the British Museum and surprised the world first, has finally come to Japan. This definitive introductory book explains the basics of ukiyo-e and shunga in an easy-to-understand and interesting way by the author of the novel "Tsutajū's Teachings," who is also a researcher of Edo cuisine. Numerous color illustrations. Author's Biography Historical novelist/Edo cuisine culture researcher. Born in Osaka in 1964. After graduating from Osaka University of Arts, he worked as an art director at Toyo Shigyo and a designer at Seiko Epson. After winning the "Otomo Masao Award" Grand Prize, he switched from being a company employee and studied screenwriting under film director Kaneto Shindo. Currently, he studies under author Itsuo Tsuge. In addition to "Tsutajū's Teachings" and its sequel "Tsutajū's Pride," he has written many books such as "Art of Tsutajū." He researches and recreates Edo-era cuisine (over 1200 varieties), gives lectures on Edo culture, and has appeared on TV programs such as NHK's "Chiko-chan ni Shikarareru!" and "Bi no Tsubo," as well as numerous radio appearances. In the spring of 2024, he opened the Edo-style rental studio "Ukiyo's Kitchen ─Ukiyo's Kitchen─." He also distributes videos of Edo cuisine. Table of Contents Chapter 1: The Origins of Ukiyo-e (The "Ukiyo" of Ukiyo-e was a buzzword; "Ukiyo-e" began with hand-painted pictures, etc.) Chapter 2: Techniques and Roles of Ukiyo-e (Ukiyo-e artists called "paper scrap painters"; Masters of hand-painted Ukiyo-e, etc.) Chapter 3: Ukiyo-e Artists Who Drew Masterpiece Shunga (Early hand-painted shunga were story-based; The beginning of woodblock shunga by Hishikawa Moronobu, etc.) Chapter 4: Various Aspects of Shunga (The lineup of Ukiyo-e artists, subtly different between the front stage and the back stage; Points for appreciating shunga, part one - people, etc.) "Introduction to Shunga" Ukiyo Kuruma #UkiyoKuruma #Ukiyo_Kuruma #IntroductionToShunga #Shinsho #Shunga #BunshunShinsho #Ukiyo-e #LearningEdoKanaWithUtamaroShunga #EdoEroticismThroughShunga #ShungaCollection_ErosAndHumorDrawnByArtists #AmazingShunga #IntroductionToShungaDecipheredWithHiddenItems #ShungaInLove #LearningEdoKanaWithShunga #ShungaRomance #ViewingEdoSexGuideWithShunga #Nishiki-eShunga #13PeopleWhoCreatedEdoCultureWithTsutayaJūzaburō #EroticJapanReadThroughShunga #Hand-paintedShunga #I'mHookedOnShunga #HarigataAndEdoWomen #EdoOldMen'sEroticismSeenInShunga #MechanismsOfShunga #FeelingShunga #Tsutajū'sTeachings