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The Works: Katsushika Hokusai

The essential masterpieces

Author Sally Grant
Hardcover (Paper-over-Board, no jacket)
$22.95 US
Rizzoli | Smith Street Books
6.23"W x 8.25"H x 0.96"D   | 21 oz | 24 per carton
On sale Feb 17, 2026 | 208 Pages | 9781923239746
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Explore the life and art of Katsushika Hokusai through fifty of his most important works.

Part of a brand-new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Katsushika Hokusai is a stunning exploration of the iconic visions of a master printmaker whose influence transcends time.

This volume presents fifty of the legendary artist’s most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format. From the towering crest of The Great Wave off Kanagawa to the crisp serenity of Cranes and the fiery hues of Fine Wind, Clear Morning, each image is accompanied by insightful analysis and biographical context from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant that unpacks the techniques, themes, and cultural significance behind Hokusai’s enduring legacy.

Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table, this volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.
Sally Grant is a freelance art historian, curator, and writer based in New York. She has her PhD in Art History and Italian Studies, and has written articles for the Guggenheim Museum, Artforum and BBC Culture, among other publications.
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Explore the life and art of Katsushika Hokusai through fifty of his most important works.

Part of a brand-new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Katsushika Hokusai is a stunning exploration of the iconic visions of a master printmaker whose influence transcends time.

This volume presents fifty of the legendary artist’s most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format. From the towering crest of The Great Wave off Kanagawa to the crisp serenity of Cranes and the fiery hues of Fine Wind, Clear Morning, each image is accompanied by insightful analysis and biographical context from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant that unpacks the techniques, themes, and cultural significance behind Hokusai’s enduring legacy.

Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table, this volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.

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Sally Grant is a freelance art historian, curator, and writer based in New York. She has her PhD in Art History and Italian Studies, and has written articles for the Guggenheim Museum, Artforum and BBC Culture, among other publications.
Sally Grant View titles by Sally Grant

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