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Ehon. The Artist and the Book in Japan.
KEYES, ROGER S. Stock ID: 101921 Colour illustrations, 320pp, annotated bibliography, bibliography, index, dustjacket. "Created by artists and craftsmen, most ehon feature essays, poems or other texts written in beautifully distinctive calligraphy. This book traces the history and evolution of these remarkable books, presenting ehon by some of the most innovative practitioners of the twentieth century." Publisher's description. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 101921) ... more |
AU$120.00 |
| The Mystery of Things. Evocations of the Japanese Supernatural.
LE NESTOUR, PATRIK. Stock ID: 55499 17 calligraph-paintings by Akeji Sumiyoshi, 141pp, very good copy in dustjacket. Quarto. Japanese artist-alchemist Akeji Sumiyoshi's calligraph-paintings accompany seventeen evocations of the Japanese supernatural. Accompanying each painting is a short incantation in words plus a retelling and reworking of the ancient Japanese legend on which the painting is based. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 55499) ... more |
AU$38.00 |
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| An Exhibition of Modern Japanese Calligraphy.
KOKUSAI BUKA SHINKOKAI. Stock ID: 94877 Black and white reproductions, 60pp, paperback, elegant bookplate tipped in front free endpaper, covers worn, contents clean and sound. Exhibition catalogue. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 94877) ... more |
AU$30.00 |
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An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy.
TAKEZAKI, KUNII. Stock ID: 123405 128pp, index, paperback, oblong quarto. The word calligraphy literally means "beautiful writing." It is an art form that can be found in most civilizations with a written script. Originally developed to stress the importance of culture, religion and philosophy, over time calligraphy in most languages has developed into a purely artistic expression. In Japan, kanji characters from the Japanese writing system are used in calligraphy. "An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy" is an exploration of this Asian art form, and examines how calligraphic poetry developed in Japan. Written by a Japanese shodo master, "An Introduction to Japanese Kanji Calligraphy" is a wonderful introduction to a beautiful art. (When referring to this item please quote stockid 123405) ... more |
AU$32.95 |