Released on the artist's 77th birthday, this book tells all about the Karhu who recorded the Japan of everyone's dreams. With 77 prints in full color illustrating the works, the text in both English and Japanese tells how the artist decided on themes, how he worked, where he lived, and what he thought about his work. The most successful American artist thus far who worked in Japan is revealed in all his glory by all the members of the Tolman Collection who have placed thousands of this artist's works in collections all around the world. For those who are unable to visit Japan, the book is more than sufficient compensation. Order your copy now on our website.

"Collecting Modern Japanese Prints, Then and Now by Mary and Norman Tolman" features Wako Shuji's "Setting Forth" as its cover and is the Tolman's fourth book. This long-awaited work discusses the post-war Japanese print movement and includes 100 full-page color photos by 84 artists. It tells of the Tolmans' personal interaction with the artists as well as their 35-year journey from starry-eyed collectors to professional gallerists who have staged major shows of modern Japanese prints for audiences from Singapore to Cairo and from Finland to Hong Kong and throughout the United States. This book is a must for lovers of modern Japanese Prints.