In Praise Of Shadows
By: and and and
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- Synopsis
- An essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and even toilets, combining an acute sense of the use of space in buildings. The book also includes descriptions of laquerware under candlelight and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure. This was originally written in 1933, between World Wars I and II. The changes in Japan after WWII make this a period piece. This translation has won a major translation award.
- Copyright:
- 1977
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 50 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780918172020
- Publisher:
- Leete's Island Books
- Date of Addition:
- 01/28/16
- Copyrighted By:
- English translation, Foreword, and Afterword copyright by Leete's Island Books, Inc.
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- History, Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Philosophy
- Submitted By:
- Liz Halperin
- Proofread By:
- N/A
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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