{"product_id":"jiro-takidaira-kirie-art-collection-vintage-book","title":"\"Jiro Takidaira Kirie Art Collection\" Vintage Book","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA beautiful hardcover collection with images of the paper-cut artwork by renowned Japanese artist Jirō Takidaira, presented in its original illustrated slipcase and dust jacket. This richly illustrated volume features dozens of Takidaira's beloved \u003cem\u003ekirie\u003c\/em\u003e compositions depicting rural life, seasonal traditions, children, festivals, and the changing Japanese countryside, showcasing the bold graphic style that made him one of Japan's most celebrated paper-cut artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOf particular interest, the front endpaper bears a handwritten Japanese inscription that we believed to be by Takidaira himself. While not formally authenticated, the placement, style, and context suggest it was likely added during a book-signing or personal appearance, making this an especially appealing copy for collectors of Japanese art and illustrated books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePublished by Kodansha, this copy is the 24th printing issued January 20, 1979, from the original 1972 edition. A wonderful addition to any collection of Japanese art, folk art, printmaking, or kirie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e15.5\" x 10.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artist Inscription","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53360153559353,"sku":"0626book6","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/4560\/2105\/files\/IMG_6409_0dcfea8d-77d6-4ab7-8010-df87d7772ebf.jpg?v=1780607283","url":"https:\/\/kyotokimono.com\/products\/jiro-takidaira-kirie-art-collection-vintage-book","provider":"Kyoto Kimono","version":"1.0","type":"link"}