Exploring Japanese Books and Scrolls - Couverture rigide

Franklin, Colin

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0712349103 ISBN 13 : 9780712349109

Editeur : The British Library Publishing Division, 2005

Synopsis

The theme of this beautifully printed work is the long tradition of exploring Japanese books and scrolls as an art form. To the modern collector, these often hand-made works continue to fascinate. Be they printed, painted or calligraphic, this excellent work brings alive their history from the eighth to the twentieth centuries. Illustrated with almost one hundred examples in their original brilliant color, it was handsomely produced in a limited edition for the "Book Club of California" and is now available, complete but in slightly smaller format, for a wider audience. In a thoroughly readable text, the author shares his enjoyment on a large subject which western collectors have largely neglected. No divide in history or habit separates us from the beauty of Japanese books, to which this present work provides a delightful introductory visit.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Colin Franklin is a distinguished bookman who has been a publisher, bookseller and author through his long career. He has a special interest in Japanese books and has visited the country over twenty-five times.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The British Library Publishing Division
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0712349103
• ISBN 13: 9780712349109
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible