Living in Japan. 45th Ed.
$55.96
- Hardcover
480 pages
- Release Date
22 November 2021
Summary
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 bamboo.
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Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9783836588430 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 3836588439 |
| 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 |
| Series: | 40th Edition |
What They're Saying
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 photos alone are enough to keep readers entranced for hours… * Living & Homes *From a Zen priest’s thatched farmhouse to a bamboo home, this book is loaded with ideas on how to live tomorrow. * Sunday Mail *The sort of interior spaces that wouldn’t look out of place in the latest James Bond movie. * Grafik Magazine *
About The Author
Alex Kerr
Alex Kerr
Author, art collector, calligrapher, and restorer of old houses, Alex Kerr has lived in Japan and Thailand since 1964. As a writer, he is known for Lost Japan (1996), Dogs and Demons (2001), and Another Kyoto (2016).
Kathy Arlyn Sokol
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, on the secrets of the ancient city. She presently resides in Udaipur in Rajasthan, India.
Angelika Taschen
Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on art, architecture, photography, design, travel, and lifestyle.
Reto Guntli
Swiss photographer Reto Guntli, based in Zurich, regularly travels the world shooting for international magazines. He has published numerous books and contributed to such TASCHEN publications as Inside Asia, Living in Japan, Living in Bali, and Great Escapes Asia.
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