Building Bamboo Fences [Paperback]

Isao Yoshikawa (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 5, 2001

Eleven prominent styles of bamboo fence are presented, giving a basic understanding of the art form, with detailed building instructions and design ideas for each.

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About the Author

ISAO YOSHIKAWA
Born in Tokyo in 1940. Graduated from the Architecture Department of Shibaura Technical University. He established the Japan Garden Research Association in 1963. Presently chairperson of the Association. The honorary president of the Suzhou Society for study of Landscape & Gandens, China. The honorary president of the Hangzhou Society for study of Landscape & Gardens, China. He plays an active part as a scholar of Japanese gardens. a garden architect, a designer of stone art objects, etc.

Major books he has authored include "Bamboo fences" (Ariake Shobo, 1977), "Style of Famous Garden in Japan" (Kenchiku Shiryo Kenkyusha. 1978), "Details of Garden Design" (Kenchiku Shiryo Kenkyusha. 1978), "Pasing Stones and Stepping Stones" (Ariake Shobo, 1979), "Gardens in Kyoto" (Kodansha, 1981), "An Illustrated Dictionary of Bamboo Fence and Rock Arrangement" (Kenchiku Shiryo Kenkyusha, 1 9R4), "Japanese Garden Architects (Japan Garden Research Association. 1993) and "Making a Small Garden" (Boutique-sha Co.. 1996).

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: Japan Publications Trading (October 5, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4889960805
• ISBN-13: 978-4889960808
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #398,958 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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55 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THIS IS THE BOOK I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR!, April 16, 2000

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Diana V. Poteete (San Jose, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building Bamboo Fences (Paperback)

"Building Bamboo Fences" has all the information you will need to build your own bamboo fence. Additionally, Mr. Yoshida has included a brief history of bamboo fences in Japan, a complete glossary of terms and many beautiful color photographs for inspiration. Fence diagrams range from simple see-through fences to more complex bamboo screening fences. The diagrams, techniques, and instructions for building different types of bamboo fences are clear, complete, easy to follow and even include tips on how to correct any problems you may have in construction. I turned an open work bamboo fence diagram into a trellis for my climbing rose bush in one afternoon. Whether you are looking to build simple edgings for garden paths or a full-screen fence - this is the book to use.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Handy bamboo bible, November 6, 2006

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M. Holman-smith "mars" (pahoa, hi United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Building Bamboo Fences (Paperback)

This is a Great book for bamboo lovers. Especially if you have access to the waste branches .I can't wait to do more with those! The more ideas here you try....the more the fever grips you.....Possiblities endless!
Lots of pictures with great informative diagrams, inspiratinal ideas and plans as well as info on how to harvest and preserve poles. I like to fire harden....but watch out for explosions!
One of the 2 best bamboo books I have seen. The other one is in Spanish

31 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Illustrated book on building bamboo fences, January 11, 2000

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Henry E. Raduazo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Building Bamboo Fences (Paperback)

"Building Bamboo Fences" is beautifully illustrated with 31 pages of full color pictures and a fairly decent how to section about how to build them. One thing I do not like though is the books organization. There is a section of pictures and a section on history and a section illustrating construction technique. The book would be much more readable if these sections were mixed (i.e. the color pictures should be near the relivant history and how to illustrations. There needs to be a section discussing the different varieties and how and where to grow them. Bamboo grows nearly anywhere in the US, but tropical varieties are more rot resistant. There also needs to be a section on tools. Thin bladed knives are useless to split bamboo, but you would not get this from reading the book. And, where do you get tools and bamboo cultivars? It is not in the book...