Born in 1954, Horiyoshi III ( birth name Yoshihito Nakano ) is a well-known horishi ( tattoo artist ) specialized in Japanese traditional full-body tattoos ( Irezumi or Horimono) The book was published in 1983 , the photos are in very good quality on thick paper. This is a limited edition the poster 3 folds attached inside. The photographer is Norio Sugiura , one of the best Kinbakushi ( Japanese Bondage Artist ) and Shibari ( specialist of the rope ) His works are shown with his favourite women models . Also includes kinky Bondage ( Kin-Baku ) SM & Lesbian scenes. ( Directed by Sugiura ) Pages of commentaries by Nakano at the end with black & white photos, 2 Nakano's signings ( printed ) are at the end of the book. The book stayed in excellent conditions, the back cover has a small horn visible on each side ( photo), cover slightly worn on the bottom ( photos), the first and last silk paper pages a bit yellowed ( photos), Inside stayed excellent.