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Bamboo in Japan (Hardcover)

by Nancy Moore Bess (Author), Bibi Wein (Contributor) "Without exaggeration, one can say that bamboo's presence in Japan is so perrasive that bardly a day goes by, anywhere in the country, without some..." (more)
Key Phrases: bamboo artifacts, dento kogei, tea scoop, United States, Chiba Prefecture, Katsura Imperial Villa (more...)
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Editorial Reviews
Rob Caffland, Orientations
"... a worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in bamboo and its place in Japanese culture."

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"... a worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in bamboo and its place in Japanese culture." -Orientations
"It's beautifully produced, astoundingly comprehensive, and obviously a labor of love." -Surface Design Journal
"Anyone who has interest in bamboo, bamboo crafts, rituals, or Japanese culture would benefit from owning this beautiful book." -Bamboo: The Magazine of The American Bamboo Society
"A must for any library." -Los Angeles Basketry Guild Newsletter
"... speaks to an American basketry artist's passionate engagement with a ubiquitous Japanese material and, by extension, with Japanese culture." -American Craft
"Beautiful photography makes this book a coffee table star, but the thoughtful scholarship elevates it to the permanent reference shelf." -Oregonian
"A visually stunning book with beautiful layout, extraordinary photographs, and sensitive, well-written text." -Fiberarts
"Part lavish coffee-table book, part illustrated encyclopedia, it is an exceptional blend of beauty and instruction." -Joseph Lapenta, Ikebana International
"A spectacularly beautiful book... Broad in coverage and fascinating to peruse ..." -Choice
"... stunning graphics, photographs and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the big grass. Recommended." -Kansai Time Out


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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Kodansha International; 1 edition (August 19, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 4770025106
  • ISBN-13: 978-4770025104
  • Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,097 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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