Things Japanese
Everyday Objects of Exceptional Beauty and Significance
$35.11
- Paperback
144 pages
- Release Date
24 March 2014
Summary
Things Japanese takes a delightful look at over sixty objects that are uniquely Japanese. Each spread is dedicated to a different item - everything from folding paper fans to lacquer ware combs and ceramic tea bowls. Each object is described in detail, giving the historical significance of the object, as well as its place in everyday Japanese life, and illustrated with full-color photographs.
Each item in the book is listed under its Japanese and English name, and a glossary is provid…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9784805313039 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 480531303X |
| Author: | Nicholas Bornoff, Michael Freeman |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 144 |
| Release Date: | 24 March 2014 |
| Weight: | 567g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 241mm x 226mm |
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Critics Review
This is a must have book for any fan of Japanese culture and art. – Japan Australia blog
“It offers an in-depth guide to those little things that you see all over Japan, but don’t know what they mean, how they came about, or how they came about, or even why they happen to be placed where they are. ” –1000 Things About Japan blog“If you are looking for an introduction on Japanese everyday items from the past or just have a vague curiosity on the things you see in anime or when you had that summer vacation in Japan, this book will give you that and more.” –Katsu News“Things Japanese is an incredibly well designed and written book, and is an absolute pleasure to dip into. It will become something of a permanent fixture on my coffee table, as well as being an invaluable resource for my blog posts about Japanese culture.” –Haiku Girl blog
About The Author
Nicholas Bornoff
Nicholas Bornoff was a film critic for the Japan Times for a decade and contributed articles about contemporary Japanese culture and society to various English-language magazines.
Michael Freeman has photographed extensively in Asia, both for magazines and for numerous books, including Japan Modern and China Home.
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