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4.0 out of 5 stars
Very well written and the subjects well selected,
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This review is from: Architecture and Authority in Japan (Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies) (Paperback)
I very much like this book. The range of examples are well selected and thought provoking. I have lived in Japan for 14 years and I have come to view Japanese architecture in a different way. The author shows a real command of the subject and writes in a way that is enjoyable to read.
As an example, one of the subject buildings (Shofuku-ji) is a temple near my house and is the only official kokuho ("National Treasure") structure in the Tokyo area. Although a beautiful building, I was not able to appreciate why it was so recognized until I read the chapter in the book about it. The author was able to set the historical context and point out what makes it unique. My only issues with this edition are: 1) The binding - it is of medium quality paperback construction, and 2) the quality of the photographs inside are not as good as I would expect. Given its relatively higher price, I would have expected hardcover and better quality photographs. These reservations aside, I recommend this book. |
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Architecture and Authority in Japan (Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies) by William Howard Coaldrake (Paperback - September 22, 1996)
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