San Francisco. Paul Elder and Company. ( 1912). Black and white full page plates, vii+ 84pp.., Original papered boards, slightly rubbed at the corners, paper is age-toned as usual, bibliography, appendix. Printed at the Tomoye Press in the year of the Rat, Meiji 45. 20 x 14cm. Prior owner bookplate..... 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
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
Tokyo. Tuttle. 2010. Colour photographic illustrations, 336 pages, bibliography, index. Hardback in dustjacket. New. "Japanese woodblock prints, or "ukiyo-e," are the most recognizable Japanese art form. Their massive popularity has spread from Japan to be embraced by a worldwide audience. Covering the period from the beginning of the Japanese woodblock..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2023. Profuse colour illustrations, 240pp. Hardback in dustjacket. New. "Superb Yokai images from the world's leading museums and private collections! Japan's vast pantheon of supernatural creatures includes demons (yokai), monsters, ogres (oni), ghosts (yurei) and magicians - mythical beings from folklore and popular culture which continue to thrill..... More
Tokyo. Tuttle. 2020. Profuse colour photographic illustrations, 88pp. Paperback. New. "Simply by applying a few easy sewing, darning, felting, or crocheting techniques, as well as some sashiko and other favorite embroidery stitches, you can repair your favorite pieces in a transformative way. These techniques don't just save you money, but..... More
Tokyo. Tuttle. 2022. Profuse colour photographic illustrations, 111pp. Hardback. New. "Up your embroidery game with these unique patterns! In Modern Japanese Embroidery Stitches, Japanese textile maven Noriko Tsuchihashi presents over 100 bold, textural motifs to stitch with thread, ribbon, beads, and buttons using familiar stitches as well as a few..... 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
Rutland. Tuttle. 2021. 1,000 piece jigsaw puzzle. Full-colour woodblock print. Measures 60.9 x 45.7cm. "Features the classic Japanese woodblock print Flowers (1854) by Toyokuni III/Kunisada. This print is of women in Edo's (modern day Tokyo) Yoshiwara district, surrounded by beautiful cherry blossoms." (Publisher's description). When referring to this item please..... More
Rutland. Tuttle. 2023. 1000-piece jigsaw measuring 29 x 20 inches (74 x 51cm). Full colour A3-sized poster included for reference. "Samurai warriors ruled Japan for 700 years and are widely admired as the most skilled swordsmen who ever lived. This ukiyo-e woodblock print by the artist Toyohara Kunichika (1835 -1900)..... More