bA landmark book presenting the early deluxe versions of Hiroshige's Edo prints for the first time!b pUtagawa Hiroshige's unique landscape series iOne Hundred Famous Views of Edoi modern-day Tokyo, first published in the 1850s, is among the best-known collections of Japanese prints and was revolutionary in its day. Individual prints from this collection are regarded as among the finest works in all of Japanese art. pIn this series, Hiroshige captures 118 locations in and around Edo, today's Tokyo, during all four seasons and often from hitherto unknown and unique perspectives. These views were first printed in exquisite luxury versions, incorporating innovative woodblock printing features like color gradation. No complete set of the early versions exists today and this is the first book to present a complete set of the deluxe early printings, sourced from 32 different museums and private collections. pAuthor Andreas Marks consulted 4,700 prints in order to compile this definitive guide