Seiu Ito ( 1882-1961 ) was a master for several generations in Japan ; he codified and explained ( in 1920-1930) Kinbaku ( Japanese Bondage Art) , he influenced a lot of painters and drawers with his paintings and his woodcuts , He was also the first to take photos ( 1910-1920) with amateur models ; a lot of these photos were only published for the first time in this book ( all aren't shown for the auction ) The book ( it's noted on the Obi ) has been published in 2002 in a limited number and has sold out in a few time after the issue, Seiu Ito ( the ghosts's painter ) explained his work with 3 words " Aesthetics of Blame " It's a complete book with his mains works, commentaries, his technic . Hardback with red cloth cover, title stamp , contained in a card slipcase with The Obi ( small tear at the back and slights folds) The book is excellent, few opened