--- product_id: 49014305 title: "Hiroshige & Eisen. The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido (Multilingual Edition)" brand: "andreas marksrhiannon paget" price: "1411.87 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/49014305-hiroshige-and-eisen-the-sixty-nine-stations-along-the-kisokaido store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Hiroshige & Eisen. The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido (Multilingual Edition) **Brand:** andreas marksrhiannon paget **Price:** 1411.87 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hiroshige & Eisen. The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido (Multilingual Edition) by andreas marksrhiannon paget - **How much does it cost?** 1411.87 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/49014305-hiroshige-and-eisen-the-sixty-nine-stations-along-the-kisokaido) ## Best For - andreas marksrhiannon paget enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted andreas marksrhiannon paget brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Hiroshige & Eisen. The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido (Multilingual Edition) ## Images ![Hiroshige & Eisen. The Sixty-Nine Stations along the Kisokaido (Multilingual Edition) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81A7yFH17zL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful! *by T***M on Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2018* As with its 100 Famous Views of Edo publication, Taschen has published a lavish collection of another grand Hiroshige series, with photographs of first or early edition prints. In fact the Introduction makes this assertion: “The impressions …are from a private collection which is without doubt the finest set in the world, composed almost entirely of exceptional impressions from the earliest and/or finest editions of each design.” Reason enough to add this volume to the personal library of any Japanese print devotee. Speaking of the Introduction, it’s a worthwhile read for anyone who enjoys knowing how a work of art came to be created.Each of these Taschen Hiroshige editions is a joy to look at, and perfect for the coffee table or as a gift which will dazzle an art lover. Not to mention their revealing look at Japanese life before the country’s later 19th century Westernization.Both come in an outer hard shell with toggle closures, which protects a soft, inner volume bound with traditional thread or cord. While the 100 Famous Views volume is vertical in keeping with the prints within, this one is horizontal, to match prints in its series. At 18” in length however, the Kisokaido volume will not conveniently fit most bookshelves, except lying prone.But so much for practical considerations. Let’s talk about the Kisokaido road, also known as the Nakasendo.The Kisokaido, like the better known Tokaido, was a strategic road which linked the military capital of Edo (now Tokyo) with the imperial capital of Kyoto. While the Tokaido followed the eastern shore before turning inland, the Kisokaido was strictly an overland route.There were three other such roads - five in total - all of which helped the shogun keep Japan’s many domains in check. Revolts were rare but quickly suppressed, in no small part because these roads facilitated deployment of the shogun’s forces over Japan’s difficult terrain.The roads served other purposes as well. In an age devoid of modern communications the government depended on couriers to deliver instructions quickly throughout the domains.And then there was alternate year attendance, designed to insure loyalty by requiring domain lords (daimyos) to make bi-annual visits to Edo. There they would live in high style on land granted them by the shogun. A contented daimyo had better things to do than rebel. But just to be sure, shoguns mandated that daimyos heading back to their home domains leave close family members behind. You could say these people were hostages, but more likely they loved life in the big city.These bi-annual journeys were a big deal, and scarcely possible without good roads to transport the thousands of staff, retainers (samurai), and hangers-on who accompanied their domain lord. But how would such a massive body of travelers be accommodated en route?The shogun saw to all that by doing what Ming-dynasty China did along its own major roads - he ordered “station stops” built. These were similar to rest stops along our modern turnpikes, except that they included inns for overnight accommodations. For exceptionally large groups of travelers - 20,000 wasn’t unheard of - room availability presumably was limited to important members of the daimyo’s retinue.Like Hiroshige’s 53 Stations of the Tokaido series, Kisokaido prints don’t always show the station stops themselves but often focus on striking scenery in the vicinity, along with everyday people and their doings. Both series feature an enormous variety of such scenery.The Kisokaido prints are often listed along with other important Hiroshige series. But it’s worth knowing that initially the design job went to Keisai Eisen, a well known print designer of the period, but who was fast becoming eclipsed by Hiroshige. Eisen began work on the Kisokaido series in 1835. For reasons explained in the Introduction, part way into the work Hiroshige was commissioned to take over, completing the series in 1838. When all was said and done Eisen’s contribution was 24 prints, Hiroshige’s 47, for a total of 71 prints rather than the 69 in the series title. Numerical mismatches like this were quite common in print series, often for marketing reasons which I won’t take space to detail here.This Taschen edition is one of the most beautiful books I own with respect both to its outer appearance and to the glorious prints within. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Fabulous Taschen Art Book *by L***K on Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2021* All the big art books by Taschen are beautiful works of the printer's art. This one especially. It is made like the fine books in Japan, with extensive use of silk or silk like material. It is bound in the Japanese style, and the pages are printed and folded over so each one is doubled. If you're not familiar with this style, you will be happily surprised, and if you are you will be very pleased. This is even before you consider the content. If you are fan of the great Japanese artists, get this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deserves more than 5 stars *by A***A on Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2018* This is an awesome book with excellent prints and very instructive and interesting text; it’s extremely well manufactured and an absolute delight to read, feel and just look at. Keep in mind though that you need a big table to really enjoy this ‚little‘ jewel (the photos are a bit misleading and were understandably difficult to take).It came perfectly safe packed in mint condition - thanks to everyone involved! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/49014305-hiroshige-and-eisen-the-sixty-nine-stations-along-the-kisokaido](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/49014305-hiroshige-and-eisen-the-sixty-nine-stations-along-the-kisokaido) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-11*