Yukio Mishima Pins and Buttons

Most people know about writer, poet, and actor Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) through Paul Schrader's movie Mishima. It examined his attempt to execute coup Coup d'état. After it failed, Mishima committed seppuku, a ritual suicide. He is still a controversial topic in Japan, but nobody can dispute that he is one of the most important Japanese writers of the twentieth century. In 1968, he almost got The Nobel Prize in Literature. His opus includes 34 novels, 50 plays, 25 books of stories, and 35 books of essays!

Mishima is one of the most important Japanese writers of the twentieth century.His opus includes 34 novels, 50 plays, 25 books of stories, and 35 books of essays!

Yukio Mishima - Nagasugita Haru - Minimal Style Graphic Artwork

fast drawing style portrait with signature copy

Mishima is one of the most important Japanese writers of the twentieth century.His opus includes 34 novels, 50 plays, 25 books of stories, and 35 books of essays!

watercolor and ink on paper

A collage of three portraits of YUKIO MISHIMA,all painted by myself across the years.

A collage of three portraits of YUKIO MISHIMA,all painted by myself across the years.

Ink on paper

Yakaifuku - Mishima Yukio - Minimal Style Graphic Artwork

Forbidden Colors (禁色, Kinjiki) is a 1951 novel by Japanese writer Yukio Mishima, translated into English in 1968

Yukio Mishima - Ao no Jidai - Minimal Style Graphic Artwork

The Sound of Waves is a 1954 novel by the Japanese author Yukio Mishima. It is a coming-of-age story of the protagonist Shinji and his romance with Hatsue, the beautiful daughter of the wealthy ship owner Terukichi. For this book, Mishima was awarded the Shincho Prize from Shinchosha Publishing in 1954.

Yukio Mishima - Ai No Shisso - Minimal Style Graphic Artwork

Yukio Mishima - Junpaku no Yoru - Minimal Style Graphic Artwork

The Temple of Dawn is the third novel in the Sea of Fertility tetralogy by the Japanese writer Yukio Mishima. For this as for the other novels in the series, Mishima travelled to various places to conduct research, including Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand.

Most people know about writer, poet, and actor Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) through Paul Schrader's movie Mishima. It examined his attempt to execute coup Coup d'état. After it failed, Mishima committed seppuku, a ritual suicide. He is still a controversial topic in Japan, but nobody can dispute that he is one of the most important Japanese writers of the twentieth century. In 1968, he almost got The Nobel Prize in Literature. His opus includes 34 novels, 50 plays, 25 books of stories, and 35 books of essays!

Thirst for Love (or 愛の渇き, Ai no Kawaki) is a 1950 novel by the Japanese writer Yukio Mishima. The word "kawaki" literally means thirst, but has a sense of parched dryness associated with it.

Mishima is one of the most important Japanese writers of the twentieth century.His opus includes 34 novels, 50 plays, 25 books of stories, and 35 books of essays!

Most people know about writer, poet, and actor Yukio Mishima (1925-1970) through Paul Schrader's movie Mishima. It examined his attempt to execute coup Coup d'état. After it failed, Mishima committed seppuku, a ritual suicide. He is still a controversial topic in Japan, but nobody can dispute that he is one of the most important Japanese writers of the twentieth century. In 1968, he almost got The Nobel Prize in Literature. His opus includes 34 novels, 50 plays, 25 books of stories, and 35 books of essays!

watercolor and ink on paper

A collage of six portraits of YUKIO MISHIMA,all painted by myself across the years.

Ink on paper

Acrylic on canvas

Watercolor on paper

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Mishima Yukio - Minimal Style Graphic Artwork

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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Japanese literature with this exquisite Japan Cat Lovers Bookworm Gift. Delve into the vintage retro works of Haruki Murakami, Yukio Mishima, and Natsume Soseki, experiencing the captivating storytelling and cultural richness of their writings. This manga inspired illustration gift celebrates the profound bond between Japanese literature, manga, cat lovers, and bookworms alike, offering an exploration of feline companionship within the pages of classic and contemporary masterpieces. It's a delightful journey for those seeking literary treasures that intertwine the love for cats, Japan, and the profound narratives penned by these iconic writers.

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A portrait in ink on paper of novelist, playwright and poet Yukio Mishima (1925-1970). (As with all portraits in the Queer Icons collection, 25% of the profits from this image will be donated to LGBTQ+ charities.)