Rutland. Tuttle. 2022. Colour photographic illustrations, templates, 96pp, index. Hardback. "The go-to reference for beginners and seasoned stitchers alike of the most useful Sashiko embroidery stitches! Essential Sashiko provides full-size templates and patterns for 92 beautiful sashiko stitches -- all the patterns you are likely to need for any project..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2021. Profuse colour illustrations, 160pp. Hardback in dustjacket. "Journey along the famed Tokaido Road - an ancient thoroughfare with a modern twist. The Fifty-Three Stations of the Tokaido is the best-known work of the great 19th century Japanese woodblock artist Utagawa Hiroshige. The series of 53 masterful woodblock..... More
Mansfield Center. Martino. ( 2000). Black and white line illustrations, ix + 322pp, index. Originally published in Paris in 1900. Describes over 500 early Japanese books in the Bibliotheque Nationale, plus information on the history of engraving of Japanese books, and on individual artists. When referring to this item please..... More
United States. Dover Publications. 2006. Colour illustrations, 128 pages, accompanying CD-ROM, paperback. Superb collection of authentic Japanese art and design reproduced directly from rare and costly sources includes birds, florals, animals, fish, crests, geometric designs, and patterns. An invaluable resource for professional and amateur artists and craftspeople. Over 260 color..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2022. over 300 color photos and drawings "The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash - but didn't know how - the traditional Japanese art of Kintsugi..... More
Berkeley. Stone Bridge Press. 2022. 195pp. Paperback. "A designer of Japanese gardens contemplates wildness, humanity, beauty, the liquid state of the world. From his vantage point as a garden designer and writer based in Kyoto, Marc Peter Keane examines the world around him and delivers astonishing insights through an array..... More
n.p. Floating World Editions. 2003. x + 552pp, index, paperback. "... This pioneering work by Koop and Inada remains an important and fundamental reference for those wishing to master the pronunciation of Japanese names. The central feature of the 572-page work is a dictionary of kanji used in writing Japanese..... More
London. Reaktion. 2022. Profuse colour and black & white illustrations, 424pp, references, index. Hardback in dustjacket. "From cars to cameras, design from Japan is ubiquitous. So are perceptions of Japanese design, from calming, carefully crafted minimalism to avant-garde fashion and street subcultures. But these portrayals overlook the creativity, generosity and..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2022. Profuse colour photographic illustrations, 175pp. Paperback. "This book presents a new spin on the beloved Japanese art of Shibori resist tie-dying using 100% natural indigo dyes and simple techniques that you can do at home. Add artistic touches to everything you own - from a favorite linen..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2020. 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Full-colour photograph. Measures 60.9 x 45.7cm. "Tokyo is the world's largest city, with over 35 million inhabitants. The 798-meter Rainbow Bridge spans the Sumida River at its mouth, from Odaiba Island to Shibaura Pier. The bridge is famous for its light displays and..... More
Brussels. Ludion. 2022. Profuse colour illustrations, 223pp, glossary. Hardback. "Twentieth-century Japanese printmaking has come in for relatively little attention. Classic Hokusai and Hiroshige landscapes and Utamaro's beautiful images of women remain the dominant form. All the same, since the 1990s museums and private collectors have shown a growing interest in..... More