Tokyo: Sugimura Atsu, 1966. First Edition. Wraps. Presentation copy, inscribed by Sugimura Atsu to Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner on the front flyleaf. Accompanied by a letter of provenance from the Hugh M. Hefner Foundation. Seminal collection by the revered Japanese contemporary artists who is regarded as a modern master of manga, illustration, and graphic design. Self published in 1966, this work was reissued in conjunction with a 2010 exhibition of Sugimura’s work at the Kyoto International Manga Museum. English captions by T.K. Holly. Oblong octavo. Original black paper wrappers, with silver titles. Tiny bit of edgewear; otherwise very good. Scarce, OCLC locates only one copy (Hawaii). Very good. Item #72209

Price: $500.00