The article reviews four new art books released in November. It covers 'Modern Japanese Printmakers: New Waves and Eruptions' by Malene Wagner (Prestel), a survey of 44 Japanese printmakers from the early 20th century to today; the debut monograph on Nina Chanel Abney (Monacelli) with contributions from Thelma Golden and Jazmine Hughes; 'Massimo Listri: Italian Palaces' (Taschen), a photographic tour of grand Italian palaces; and 'Strange Discoveries: The Art of Denton Welch' (John Swarbrooke Fine Art), a catalogue accompanying the first solo exhibition of Welch's work in over 40 years.
These publications matter because they bring attention to underrepresented or overlooked artists and genres—from modern Japanese printmaking to the contemporary work of Nina Chanel Abney, who tackles race, politics, and identity. The Denton Welch catalogue also revives interest in a queer artist whose outsider status shaped his distinctive style, while Listri's lavish volume celebrates Italy's architectural heritage. Together, these books offer fresh scholarly and visual perspectives for collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts.