| new
edition of Classic
Bonsai of Japan...due in March 2004.... order
your copy of the ultimate book on Bonsai |
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Here
in CLASSIC BONSAI OF JAPAN, the Nippon
Bonsai Association, Japan's preeminent voice
of the bonsai tradition, introduces a collection
of the finest bonsai pieces to be found
in Japan today-some of them presented to
a Western audience for the first time.
Over 130 fullcolor and 48 black-and-white
plates of priceless specimens with informative
commentary provide a definitive tour of
the bonsai worldfrom a 15-year-old flowering
cherry to a majestic 1,000-year-old Yezo
spruce. The notes for each piece offer insights
into the balance, style, harmony, and overall
aesthetic effect along with comments on
the history of its cultivation at the hands
of several generations of bonsai masters.
past and our future. Pre
order your copy before march 15th...our
price $148.25
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| The
Gardens of Japan... Deluxe Edition |
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Teiji Itoh
One of the most beautifully illustrated and
wide-ranging discussions of the Japanese garden
ever presented in one volume. Over ninety
pages of color photographs and numerous maps,
plans, and sketches.
"Not
only a lesson in Japanese gardening, but
also . . . some of the best gardens Japan
has to offer."--American Horticulturist.our
price $278.60
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| The
Tale of Genji....Hardcover in Slipcase |
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A translation of the Japanese novel, this
story follows the relationships through two
generations of a closely linked court circle
in 10th century Kyoto. At the core of the
epic is Prince Genji, whose character, love
affairs and political fortunes offer a glimpse
into the golden age of Japan
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Story... »
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| Zen
Brushwork |
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With its bold strokes and mystic aura, Zen
calligraphy has fascinated Westerners for
decades, yet it remains an abstract, rarely
practiced form of expression outside of Asia.
Now, master calligrapher Tanchu Terayama explains
the techniques behind this subtle art and
offers step-by-step instructions for practicing
it on a professional level.
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on this topic... »
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Designed for the layman as well as the
professional, this concise yet comprehensive
guide provides both practical information
and theoretical insights into the design
of the Japanese garden. Kyoto, the capital
of Japan for over one thousand years, possesses
a richness of garden art without equal as
a living chronicle of Japanese cultural
history and environmental design. Following
the introductory essays are individual entries
for more than fifty temple and palace gardens.
The text is augmented by an excellent selection
of photographs, historical prints, maps
and color plates
our
price $36.50
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