Living in Japan. 40th Ed., 9783836588430
Hardcover
Discover Japan’s breathtaking homes where tradition meets modern minimalism.
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    480 pages

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    22 November 2021

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Summary

Discovering Japanese Living: Homes, Design, and Tradition

So rich and unique is traditional Japanese architecture that it’s nearly impossible to improve upon. Yet contemporary Japanese designers and architects keep finding fresh approaches to refurbish and take inspiration from the ways of old. Whether it’s a pristinely preserved traditional house or a sleek modern apartment, the best Japanese homes share a love of cleverly designed spaces and warm materials like wood, brick, and ba…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9783836588430
ISBN-10:3836588439
Series:40th Edition
Author:Alex Kerr, Kathy Arlyn Sokol, Angelika Taschen, Reto Guntli
Publisher:Taschen GmbH
Imprint:Taschen GmbH
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:480
Release Date:22 November 2021
Weight:1.09kg
Dimensions:35mm x 257mm x 186mm
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Critics Review

“The photographs alone are enough to keep readers entranced for hours, but tear your eyes away and the text is equally enthralling.”

The photographs alone are enough to keep readers entranced for hours, but tear your eyes away and the text is equally enthralling. * Living & Homes *

About The Author

Alex Kerr

Alex Kerr is an author, art collector, calligrapher, and restorer of old houses. He has lived in Japan and Thailand since 1964. He is known for Lost Japan (1996), Dogs and Demons (2001), and Another Kyoto (2016).

Kathy Arlyn Sokol is a writer, interviewer, and award-winning narrator. Her published works include Rasta Time, based on her exclusive interview with Bob Marley, and Another Kyoto, co-written with Alex Kerr. She presently resides in Udaipur in Rajasthan, India.

Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN from 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.

Reto Guntli is a Swiss photographer based in Zurich. He regularly travels the world shooting for international magazines. He has published numerous books and contributed to TASCHEN publications such as Inside Asia, Living in Japan, Living in Bali, Great Escapes Asia and Great Escapes Europe.

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