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THE LATEST NEWS

Jan 31, 2014

Another batch of Shintaro Kago's "Funny Girl" paintings are on their way to AkaTako. Available for pre-order now, these one of a kind originals should arrive February 5th +/-. There are six of the smaller size and ten of the larger size. Don't miss out!

Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 36 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 37 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 38 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 39 original painting
Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 40 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 41 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 42 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 43 original painting
Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 44 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 45 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 46 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 47 original painting
Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 48 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 49 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 50 original paintingShintaro Kago Funny Girl 51 original painting

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Jan 20, 2014

Finally got some more of the smaller sized Funny Girl original paintings by Shintaro Kago in stock! These measure about 5.25" x 7.68". Shipping direct from Brooklyn, NY.

Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 27 original painting Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 28 original painting Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 29 original painting Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 30 original painting Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 31 original painting
Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 32 original painting Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 33 original painting Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 34 original painting Shintaro Kago Funny Girl 35 original painting  

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Jan 18, 2014

Twenty-eight pages of black and white drawings of "Erotic Games" that you probably shouldn't try out for yourself. Just sit back and enjoy Shintaro Kago's wonderfully twisted imagination as you flip through the pages.

Shintaro Kago Erotic Game SIGNEDShintaro Kago Erotic Game SIGNED

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Jan 7, 2014

The two newest issues of Talking Heads Magazine are now available - plus three older issues. Each magazine focuses on a single subject and brings you a great full color section along with many images in black and white. Text is 100% Japanese but many of the artist's names and websites are written in English.

Talking Heads No. 37 Decadence Talking Heads No. 39 Catastrophe Talking Heads No. 40 Maiden Group Talking Heads No. 55 Black and White Rondo Talking Heads No. 56 Sign of Man Sign of Woman
Talking Heads 37
Decadence
Talking Heads 39
Catastrophe
Talking Heads 40
Maiden Group
Talking Heads 55
Black & White Rondo
Talking Heads 56
Sign of Man/Sign of Woman

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Jan 2, 2014

All four new books have been added with full descriptions and photos - two doll themed photography books, one Shintaro Kago art book, and one Yoichi Nebashi art book.

 Misaki Saijyo Doll Bride  Shunkin - Days with a Doll Maiden  Shintaro Kago Candy Filled Girl's Head Yoichi Nebashi Secret Honey Girls
Misaki Saijyo
Doll Bride
Shunkin -
Days with a Doll Maiden
Shintaro Kago
Candy Filled Girl's Head
Yoichi Nebashi
Secret Honey Girls

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Dec 31, 2013

Now available in three colors, the 100% cotton tenugui by Takato Yamamoto! Choose black, brown, or purple. Handcrafted in Japan by the Kamawanu company.

Takato Yamamoto Tenugui BlackTakato Yamamoto Tenugui BrownTakato Yamamoto Tenugui Purple
Black TenuguiBrown TenuguiPurple Tenugui

Dec 23, 2013

Two thick books discussing the artwork of Hans Bellmer have just been added. Each features images of his works alongside in depth analysis.

Hans Bellmer Le Principe de Perversion Le Principe de Perversion
French text provides context and insight into Bellmer's works. Large, full color images reproduce works in original tones.
  Hans Bellmer The Anatomy of Anxiety The Anatomy of Anxiety
English text analyzes Bellmer's works from a psycho analytic perspective. Mostly smaller, black and white images.

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Dec 7, 2013

Originally printed in the "Rubber Doll" book, the Orange Tango painting is now available for sale! A pair of auburn headed girls are decked out in black and orange fetish gear - ready to be hung on your walls.

Trevor Brown Orange Tango original painting

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