Things Japanese - Couverture rigide

Bornoff, Nicholas

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 962593782X ISBN 13 : 9789625937823

Editeur : Periplus Editions/Berkeley Books Pte Ltd, 2002

Synopsis

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 provided as an additional aid.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

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.

Présentation de l'éditeur

In Things Japanese: Everyday Objects of Extraordinary Beauty and Significance, author Nicholas Bornoff and photographer Michael Freeman examine over 60 traditional objects that are definitively, uniquely Japanese, demonstrating their significance and relevance for a modern Western audience.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Periplus Editions/Berkeley Books Pte Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 962593782X
• ISBN 13: 9789625937823
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 144
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible