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Netsuke: Fantasy and Reality in Japanese Miniature Sculpture

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I have been fascinated by nestuke ever since attending an exhibition on this subject at the British Museum in the seventies. Over the years I have considered purchasing various books on this form of decorative art but have hesitated, usually due to the prohibitive cost. Nestuke books are generally very expensive. So it is a pleasure to report that my first netsuke book, bought sight unseen, is an exemplary introduction to the subject and a bargain to boot.

The written content by Joe Earle gives an interesting and informative overview of the subject. There are many examples of netsuke in the book, mostly of great interest. To a non expert in this area, they seem of high quality. The photographic and print quality is excellent, particularly given the modest asking price. Strongly recommended as an introduction to this interesting area of decorative art.

This is a most glorious book. The pictures are beyond words. I've been interested in Netsukes for the past 5 years and can't get enough of them. They are wonderful little works of art. This would be considered a very good coffee table book and I feel even those not interested in collecting Netsukes would love looking at the photos in this book. I always am interested in quality books on a subject I'm collecting or need before getting into an item of collection. I highly recommend this book to anyone!!

This is the book I give to friends. It has beautiful photos and abundant information on a wide array of netsuke. Highly Recommended