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Title: Gyotaku Fish Impressions: The Art of Japanese Fish Printing by Doug Olander ISBN: 1-878175-83-1 Publisher: Frank Amato Pubns Pub. Date: August, 1994 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95

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Average Customer Rating: 4.31 (13 reviews)

Rating: 5
Summary: A Showcase for a Beautiful Art Form!
Comment: Doug's talents leave me speechless and dewey-eyed with awe. Not only did I become so enthralled that I am trying to take up gyotaku myself, but I simply HAD to own one of his paintings - and now I do! After trying this art form myself, I am even more humbled by his incredible talents; he truly brings these beautiful fish back to life in front of my eyes! I loved the book; it is a frequent source of inspiration for me!

Rating: 5
Summary: Fish Rubbings Extraordinaire
Comment: It was quite by accident that I stumbled upon this gem, for I am neither an angler nor an artist. Noted outdoor writer, Doug Olander, has assembled a most extraordinary collection of unusual artwork--the product of his hobby which is an artform from Japan that I had never encountered called Gyotaku. Basically, these are "fish rubbings" on rice paper. But that description comes nowhere close to revealing the brilliance and magic of this artform that Olander is now making very accessible to the Western world. He thoroughly describes the art process and then offers a description of each of the 53 large plates (1 per page) composing the remainder of the book. The descriptions are informative and do not assume any particular expertise with fish or fishing (e.g., both common and scientific names are provided throughout). The plates themselves are absolutely gorgeous--all with the most vibrant colors. Many open up doors to some of the most exotic sea creatures I have ever seen--something that is all the more amazing when one considers how these prints are actually made (I won't give away the "secrets" here.) Happily, these prints are available for purchase from the author. (I now have one hanging in my den.) If you are looking for something that is both unusual and intriguingly artistic, you cannot go wrong by grabbing a copy of this book. I'll bet anything that you, too, will be "hooked."

Rating: 5
Summary: WOW
Comment: As a person from the northeast (staten island new york to be exact) I was never interested in fishing or it's culture. But upon reading and veiwing this book I was amazed. I thought fishing was a redneck back woods thing, but Mr. Olander's paintings show life and show diversity and opened a new door up for me. WOW! My personal favorite is on page 32, of the tripletail, again WOW!