Misora Hibari 美空ひばり - A4 Riso Print (Signed and Numbered)
Misora Hibari 美空ひばり
Singer, actress, and cultural icon
歌手、女優 (1937年5月29日–1989年6月24日)
ショーを観に来ていた熱烈なファンから塩酸を顔にかけられ、病院に緊急搬送されて入院しました。奇跡的に顔に傷は残りませんでした。
Misora was born in Yokohama, Japan, and her musical talent was noticed when she sang for her father at a send-off party for World War II. Although just a fishmonger, he believed in his daughter’s talent and invested a portion of his family savings in helping her begin her career. At eight years old, she debuted at a concert hall in Yokohama, and just a year later appeared on an NHK broadcast. In the two years following, she was touring the country and selling out concert halls.
Misora began recording at the age of 12 and starred in her first film, which shot her to national fame. Her first single, Kappa Boogie-Woogie, sold 450,000 copies. She went on to star in 166 films, recorded 1500 songs, and sold 68 million records.
In 1957 during a show at Asakusa International Theatre, Misora was attacked by a fanatical girl who threw acid in her face. She was rushed to a hospital but miraculously did not suffer any facial scarring in the incident.
In 1989 at the age of 52, Misora died from complications from pneumonia. Her last words were “Thank you. I’ll do my best.” Her death was mourned across the country, and 42,000 people attended her funeral in Tokyo. Although it was conferred after her death, she was the first woman to receive the People’s Honour Award recognising her contribution of giving the public hope and encouragement after World War II.
What is a riso print?
These prints use risograph technology, a method of printing developed in Japan in the mid-1980s. It can be described as a mix between screenprinting and photocopying. The risograph process produces prints with extremely vibrant, crisp inks, and sometimes these inks overlap during the printing process to create interesting and unique details. These soy-based inks also have a lower environmental impact.
Product details
Printed in Tokyo, Japan by Hand Saw Press print studio. Each print is A4 size (210 x 297 mm / 8.27 x 11.69 in) and printed on Natural White 186gsm Takeo Araveal paper. Acid-free and FSC Approved.
Each print is signed with a traditional Japanese ‘hanko’ artist stamp and hand-numbered from a limited edition of 20. Prints are packaged in cello bags with rigid cardboard inserts and shipped in flat mailers.
Please note that frames are not included.
Delivery times & prices
We ship worldwide. 日本へ国際郵便で送ります。
UK deliveries: 3-4 working days via Royal Mail 1st class
International deliveries available via Royal Mail International Standard Airmail
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