Whiting, Cecile and Bert Winther-Tamaki — Yasuo Kuniyoshi

Tokyo, 2013. Softcover. Bone colored paper covers with black lettering (English) and characters (Japanese). French flalps. 88 pp. 21 b/w and 1 color illustration. This small volume celebrates Japanese-born American artist Yasuo Kuniyoshi, known for his paintings, photographs and prints. Whitings essay title is "Yasuo Kuniyoshi's Venus at the Shore," and Winther-Tamki writes on "Sisters Frightened by a Whale: Yasuo Kuniyoshi's Choice as Arbiter of Beauty in America." Black/white image of the artist's work accompany both essays. Fine .