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	Wabi-Sabi \| Further Thoughts Koren, Leonard [Leonard Koren (born 1948) is an American artist, aesthetics expert and writer] (Book #ID 97273) Published by Imperfect Publishing, Point Reyes, California First Edition 2015. 2015. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back], with deep French flaps. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. From 1983 through 1986 Leonard Koren produced a column on Cultural Anthropology for a Japanese magazine. In particular, he wrote Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets and Philosophers, which helped bring the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi into western aesthetic theory. Twenty-plus years after the initial publication, Leonard Koren is back with further insights into this seminal aesthetic paradigm. An important book for art and design theorists, and other thoughtful creators. Contains 95 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780981484655 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The Art of Japan Illustrated by the Japanese Collection in the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth Ridley, Michael [Curator Graham Teasdill] Richard Quick (Book #ID 49364) Published by County Borough of Bournemouth 1970. 1970. Publisher's original stapled monochrome illustrated yellow card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 50 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Hokusai's Project \| The Articulation of Pictorial Space Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa']. (Book #ID 97187) Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Japanese Colour Prints Hillier, J. (Book #ID 25107) Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., London 1975. 1975. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Folio 12½'' x 9¼''. Full-page colour illustrations throughout. Very slight age tanning to page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 35 mm closed tear to top of lower spine edge, price clipped. From the estate of a private library belonging to the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£8.50 Convert currency

	Force of Nature \| Site Installations by Ten Japanese Artists (Distributed for the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art) Sloan, Mark and Brad Thomas [Artists Included: Takasumi Abe, Noriko Ambe, Ayako Aramaki, Akira Higashi, Junko Ishiro, Alko Miyanaga, Yuri Shibata, Rikuo Ueda, Motoi Yamamoto, and Yumiko Yamazaki]. (Book #ID 99070) Published by Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Charleston, South Carolina First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original matt and glazed designed covers and end papers. Square 4to. 9¾'' x 9¾''. Contains 142 printed pages with 102 colour works throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781890573072 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Hokusai's Project \| The Articulation of Pictorial Space Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa']. (Book #ID 84424) Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Japanische Holzschnitte. Insel-Bücherei Nr. 611 Mit 23 Ganzseitigen Farbabbildungen Preetorius, Emil (Book #ID 94943) Published by Insel-Verlag, Wiesbaden, First Edition 1958. 1958. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour printed art paper covered boards. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 23 colour plates followed by German text. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Netsuke: Myth and Nature in Miniature; The Avery Brundage Collection Asian Art Museum of San Francisco (Book #ID 37055) Published by The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco 1981. San Francisco 1981. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated laminated card covers. Quarto 9'' x 8'' 40 pp. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very God clean condition with minor rubbing to the card covers, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£16.50 Convert currency

	Japan in Pictures Asahigraph Overseas Edition Volume III No. 4 (Book #ID 41637) Published by Asahi Shimbun-sha, Japan April 15th 1935. 1935. Publisher's original stapled monochrome illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11''. Japanese newspaper, English text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Small tears to the edges Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Japan in Pictures Asahigraph Overseas Edition Volume III No. 12 Christmas Number (Book #ID 41638) Published by Asahi Shimbun-sha, Japan December 15th 1935. 1935. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11''. Japanese newspaper, English text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Japanese Newspaper Volume 31. No. 20 (Book #ID 41639) Published by The Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Publishing Co. Ltd., Tokyo November 16th, 1938. 1938. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11'' 52 pp. Japanese newspaper, printed and published every Wednesday. Japanese text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Japanese Newspaper [2] [Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Publishing] (Book #ID 41640) Published by The Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Publishing Co. Ltd., Tokyo circa 1940. 1940. Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11'' 52 pp. Japanese newspaper, printed and published every Wednesday. Japanese text. Many Japanese military illustrations. Lower cover loose. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Hokusai's Project \| The Articulation of Pictorial Space Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa']. (Book #ID 97189) Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Noh The Classical Theatre; Performing Arts of Japan No. 1V Nakamura, Yasuo [Translated by Don Kenny] Introduction by Earle Ernst (Book #ID 54486) Published by Walker Weatherhill, New York First Edition 1971. New York 1971. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tweed effect cloth covers, gilt title block to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0802724396. Contains 248 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome plates throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£35.00 Convert currency

	Japanese Pottery \| Being a Native Report with a Introduction and Catalogue (Victoria and Albert Museum Art Handbooks Series). Franks, Augustus W. [Victoria and Albert Museum] Sir Rowland Hirst Barran (7 August 1858 - 6 August 1949) was an English Liberal Party Politician and Member of Parliament. (Book #ID 103637) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London \| Wyman and Sons Ltd., Fetter Lane, London Second Edition 1906. 1906. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, lemon end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains (xxi), 119 pp. Includes numerous plates (some full-page single-sided on coated) and a seven-page bibliography, neither of which appeared in the original 1880 edition. Front end paper clipped, corners soft, from the private library of Sir Rowland Hirst Barran (English Liberal Party Politician and Member of Parliament) with his armorial bookplate to the front paste down and in Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Japanese Porcelain [Masterpieces of Handicraft Series] Mew, Egan (Book #ID 106659) Published by T. C. & E. C. Jack, London not dated c. 1910. c. 1910. Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated onlay, red paper covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front, un-trimmed edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 96 pp with colour frontispiece and 15 colour plates. Age darkened spine, and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Le Monde d'Images Hokousai [Henri Focillon] (Book #ID 66293) Published by Seiji Nagata 1991. Japan 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white cloth covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 130 printed pages of Japanese text with splendid colour plates throughout. Small stain to the outside bottom edge of the front board. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with duplicate stain to the dust wrapper, rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 4783100535 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£45.00 Convert currency

	Hokusai Drawings and Water-Colours Hokusai, Katsushika [Foreword by Philip James] Introduction by W. Jos. De Gruyter (Book #ID 71723) Published by The Arts Council of Great Britain, London First Edition 1954. London 1954. First edition in publisher's original thread designed Japanese paper covers, paper title label to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 20 printed pages of text with 8 back to back monochrome plates. A little tanning down the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Hokusai's Project \| The Articulation of Pictorial Space Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa']. (Book #ID 97188) Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£50.00 Convert currency

	Ichizo Nishio 1950-1980 [Art Exhibition of Japan] Ichizo Nishio [Mizushima Ichizo Nishio] (Book #ID 73775) Published 1980. 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, light blue title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 4to 11½'' x 9''. Contains a monochrome photograph of Ichizo Nishio with printed pages of Japanese text followed by 60 single-sided colour plates and a further 95 monochrome illustrations. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£450.00 Convert currency

	Paysages Japonais [Le Verger No. 1] Kümmel, Otto [Introduction de] Traduction de Eugène Bestaux (Book #ID 75401) Published by Arts et Metiers Graphiques. London Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers with French flaps [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 15 printed pages of French text with ten illustrated plates to the rear, the last plate being a fold-out triptych. Shallow rubs to the gutters and spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Tradition and Modern Japan: People and Society; Early Western and Christian Elements; Politics and War; Art and Architecture; Literature, Theatre and Language O'Neill, P. G. [Edited by ] Jacket Design by Gwyneth Mamlok [With 34 Contributors] (Book #ID 77201) Published by Paul Norbury Publications Limited, Tenterden, Kent First Edition 1981. Kent 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 313 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904404366 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Tradition and Modern Japan: People and Society; Early Western and Christian Elements; Politics and War; Art and Architecture; Literature, Theatre and Language O'Neill, P. G. [Edited by ] Jacket Design by Gwyneth Mamlok [With 34 Contributors] (Book #ID 77202) Published by Paul Norbury Publications Limited, Tenterden, Kent First Edition 1981. Kent 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 313 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904404366 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Céramique ancienne de l'Asie \| Chine, Japon, Corée, Asi du sud-est, Proche-Orient \| Adapté et préfacé par Diasy Lion-Goldschmidt. (Ancient ceramics from Asia \| China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Near East \| Adapted and Preface by Diasy Lion-Goldschmidt. ) Koyama, Fujio [Koyama Fujio (March 24, 1900 - October 7, 1975) was a scholar of Japanese pottery and porcelain and Chinese ceramics. He developed Six Ancient Kilns a category in the post-war period to describe the most noteworthy ceramic kilns of Japan. He was also a potter in his own right]. Adapté et préfacé par Diasy Lion-Goldschmidt. (Book #ID 106223) Published by Bijutsu Shuppan-Sha Office du Livre, Tokyo \| Fribourg, Switzerland Deuxième édition 1961. 1961. Hard back binding in publisher's original coarsely woven beige cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered russet back. 4to. 13½'' x 10¼''. Contains 410 pp French text with 174 illustrations and 56 mounted colour plates throughout. Ex Westminster City Libraries plate to the front paste down, small circular stamp to the top right-hand corner of the mounted plates, no dust wrapper. Heavy volume weighing 3.5 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	Art Collection in Japan [The Chase Manhattan Bank] (Book #ID 80983) Published by The Chase Manhattan Bank, Tokyo, Japan circa 1980. circa 1980. Publisher's original white card wrap covers with French flaps [softback]. Quarto 9½'' x 10''. Contains 69 pages of Japanese Art Work on coated paper followed by Biographical Data. Shelf rubs to the panels and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Folk Art Potters of Japan: Beyond an Anthropology of Aesthetics Moeran, Brian (Book #ID 83946) Published by Curzon Press Ltd., 15 The Quadrant Richmond, Surrey First Edition 1997. Richmond 1997. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xiv] 272 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0700706054 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£45.00 Convert currency

	Bridges \| The Daiwa Foundation Anglo-Japanese Visual Arts Touring Show Camilla Seaward [Edited by] Ian McKay [Introduction] (Book #ID 98457) Published by The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition in publisher's original colour designed stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. Landscape 8½'' x 12''. Contains 20 printed pages of text in Japanese and English with colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition with feint crease line across the top corner of the front cover, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952819910 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Price Guide To Japanese Antiques Salmon, Patricia (Book #ID 98973) Published by Antique Collectors' Club, Suffolk First Edition 1974. 1974. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green Rexene covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0902028499 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Tanaka Ikko \| Graphic Master Calza, Gian Carlo [Ikko Tanaka (January 13, 1930 - January 10, 2002) was a Japanese graphic designer, and was ranked the freshest Japanese designer of the 20th century in 2001]. (Book #ID 103280) Published by Phaidon Press Limited, Regent's Wharf, All Saints Street, London First UK Edition 1997. 1997. First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue cloth covers, black stamped title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11¼'' x 9''. Ikko Tanaka was one of the established masters of Japanese graphic design. His work draws together influences from East and West, acknowledging the vocabulary of European Modernism while remaining characteristically Japanese. Inspired by sources as diverse as traditional Japanese illustration techniques and his passion for American jazz, he is renowned for numerous cultural posters and programmes for theatre and ballet, many for Kanze Noh Drama. This work examines Tanaka's entire career, encompassing graphic design and art direction, editorial and interior design. The book is structured into four chapters, each addressing a different aspect of Tanaka's career and a concluding section comprises a critical anthology with contributions from commentators on contemporary graphic design. Contains 271 pp with monochrome and colour graphic illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0714837164 Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£450.00 Convert currency

	Far Eastern Art (The Dolphin History of Painting Volume VI) Hetl-Kuntze, H. [Series Editor Hans L. C. Jaffé] Kano Sanraku (Book #ID 107357) Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition Thus 1969. 1969. First edition thus in colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains 149 pp with 105 colour plates. Small damp stain to the top of the title page and first page of text. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Catalogue of Fine Japanese Prints, Illustrated Books and Paintings \| 9th November 1983. Sotheby's London Auction Sale Catalogue SUMIRE + List of Prices Realised Sotheby's \| Sotheby \| Sothebys. (Book #ID 107080) Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co, Sothebys, Sotheby's, London, Wednesday 9th November 1983. 1983. Original olive green card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 353 Lots over 87 pp with monochrome photographs (and some colour) throughout, list of prices realised. Thin damp line stain across the bottom edge twisted the bottom edges of the paper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the ART [Japanese] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

Wabi-Sabi | Further Thoughts

Koren, Leonard [Leonard Koren (born 1948) is an American artist, aesthetics expert and writer]

(Book #ID 97273)

Published by Imperfect Publishing, Point Reyes, California First Edition 2015. 2015.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back], with deep French flaps. 8vo. 8'' x 5½''. From 1983 through 1986 Leonard Koren produced a column on Cultural Anthropology for a Japanese magazine. In particular, he wrote Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets and Philosophers, which helped bring the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi into western aesthetic theory. Twenty-plus years after the initial publication, Leonard Koren is back with further insights into this seminal aesthetic paradigm. An important book for art and design theorists, and other thoughtful creators. Contains 95 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9780981484655

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The Art of Japan Illustrated by the Japanese Collection in the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum, Bournemouth

Ridley, Michael [Curator Graham Teasdill] Richard Quick

(Book #ID 49364)

Published by County Borough of Bournemouth 1970. 1970.

Publisher's original stapled monochrome illustrated yellow card wrap covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 50 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings and in Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hokusai's Project | The Articulation of Pictorial Space

Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'].

(Book #ID 97187)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151

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Japanese Colour Prints

Hillier, J.

(Book #ID 25107)

Published by Phaidon Press Ltd., London 1975. 1975.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. Folio 12½'' x 9¼''. Full-page colour illustrations throughout. Very slight age tanning to page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 35 mm closed tear to top of lower spine edge, price clipped. From the estate of a private library belonging to the author and illustrator Valerie Littlewood with her signature to the front end paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Force of Nature | Site Installations by Ten Japanese Artists (Distributed for the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art)

Sloan, Mark and Brad Thomas [Artists Included: Takasumi Abe, Noriko Ambe, Ayako Aramaki, Akira Higashi, Junko Ishiro, Alko Miyanaga, Yuri Shibata, Rikuo Ueda, Motoi Yamamoto, and Yumiko Yamazaki].

(Book #ID 99070)

Published by Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art, Charleston, South Carolina First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original matt and glazed designed covers and end papers. Square 4to. 9¾'' x 9¾''. Contains 142 printed pages with 102 colour works throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781890573072

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Hokusai's Project | The Articulation of Pictorial Space

Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'].

(Book #ID 84424)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151

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Japanische Holzschnitte. Insel-Bücherei Nr. 611 Mit 23 Ganzseitigen Farbabbildungen

Preetorius, Emil

(Book #ID 94943)

Published by Insel-Verlag, Wiesbaden, First Edition 1958. 1958.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour printed art paper covered boards. 8vo. 7'' x 5''. Contains 23 colour plates followed by German text. In very near Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Netsuke: Myth and Nature in Miniature; The Avery Brundage Collection Asian Art Museum of San Francisco

(Book #ID 37055)

Published by The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco 1981. San Francisco 1981.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated laminated card covers. Quarto 9'' x 8'' 40 pp. Colour and monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very God clean condition with minor rubbing to the card covers, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Japan in Pictures Asahigraph Overseas Edition Volume III No. 4

(Book #ID 41637)

Published by Asahi Shimbun-sha, Japan April 15th 1935. 1935.

Publisher's original stapled monochrome illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11''. Japanese newspaper, English text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Small tears to the edges Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Japan in Pictures Asahigraph Overseas Edition Volume III No. 12 Christmas Number

(Book #ID 41638)

Published by Asahi Shimbun-sha, Japan December 15th 1935. 1935.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11''. Japanese newspaper, English text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good clean and sound condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Japanese Newspaper Volume 31. No. 20

(Book #ID 41639)

Published by The Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Publishing Co. Ltd., Tokyo November 16th, 1938. 1938.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11'' 52 pp. Japanese newspaper, printed and published every Wednesday. Japanese text. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Japanese Newspaper [2]

[Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Publishing]

(Book #ID 41640)

Published by The Tokyo Asahi Shimbun Publishing Co. Ltd., Tokyo circa 1940. 1940.

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers. Elephant folio 15'' x 11'' 52 pp. Japanese newspaper, printed and published every Wednesday. Japanese text. Many Japanese military illustrations. Lower cover loose. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hokusai's Project | The Articulation of Pictorial Space

Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'].

(Book #ID 97189)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151

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Noh The Classical Theatre; Performing Arts of Japan No. 1V

Nakamura, Yasuo [Translated by Don Kenny] Introduction by Earle Ernst

(Book #ID 54486)

Published by Walker Weatherhill, New York First Edition 1971. New York 1971.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original tweed effect cloth covers, gilt title block to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. ISBN 0802724396. Contains 248 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome plates throughout. Without any ownership markings. Fine condition book, in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Japanese Pottery | Being a Native Report with a Introduction and Catalogue (Victoria and Albert Museum Art Handbooks Series).

Franks, Augustus W. [Victoria and Albert Museum] Sir Rowland Hirst Barran (7 August 1858 - 6 August 1949) was an English Liberal Party Politician and Member of Parliament.

(Book #ID 103637)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London | Wyman and Sons Ltd., Fetter Lane, London Second Edition 1906. 1906.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green cloth covers, gilt stamped title and author lettering to the spine and to the front cover, lemon end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains (xxi), 119 pp. Includes numerous plates (some full-page single-sided on coated) and a seven-page bibliography, neither of which appeared in the original 1880 edition. Front end paper clipped, corners soft, from the private library of Sir Rowland Hirst Barran (English Liberal Party Politician and Member of Parliament) with his armorial bookplate to the front paste down and in Very Good clean and bright condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Japanese Porcelain [Masterpieces of Handicraft Series]

Mew, Egan

(Book #ID 106659)

Published by T. C. & E. C. Jack, London not dated c. 1910. c. 1910.

Hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated onlay, red paper covered boards, blocked and lettered black back and front, un-trimmed edges. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 96 pp with colour frontispiece and 15 colour plates. Age darkened spine, and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Le Monde d'Images

Hokousai [Henri Focillon]

(Book #ID 66293)

Published by Seiji Nagata 1991. Japan 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white cloth covers. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 130 printed pages of Japanese text with splendid colour plates throughout. Small stain to the outside bottom edge of the front board. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with duplicate stain to the dust wrapper, rubbing to the spine ends and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 4783100535

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Hokusai Drawings and Water-Colours

Hokusai, Katsushika [Foreword by Philip James] Introduction by W. Jos. De Gruyter

(Book #ID 71723)

Published by The Arts Council of Great Britain, London First Edition 1954. London 1954.

First edition in publisher's original thread designed Japanese paper covers, paper title label to the front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 20 printed pages of text with 8 back to back monochrome plates. A little tanning down the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Hokusai's Project | The Articulation of Pictorial Space

Bell, David [Katsushika Hokusai (c. October 31, 1760 - May 10, 1849) was a Japanese artist, ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. Born in Edo (now Tokyo), Hokusai is best known as author of the woodblock print series 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji' (Fugaku Sanjuroku-kei, c. 1831) which includes the internationally iconic print, 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'].

(Book #ID 97188)

Published by Global Oriental Ltd., Folkestone, Kent First Edition 2007. 2007.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original royal navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 10'' x 7¼''. This important new study on the great ukiyo-e artist Katsushika Hokusai is an in-depth appreciation, involving close examination of some forty-four Hokusai prints, of why his works appear in the way they do and how he evolved his own unique artistic style. In addition to a select bibliography, the book is supported by a valuable glossary of artistic terms. Contains [viii] 188 [i] printed pages of text with colour plates throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781905246151

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Ichizo Nishio 1950-1980 [Art Exhibition of Japan]

Ichizo Nishio [Mizushima Ichizo Nishio]

(Book #ID 73775)

Published 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy blue cloth covers, light blue title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel. 4to 11½'' x 9''. Contains a monochrome photograph of Ichizo Nishio with printed pages of Japanese text followed by 60 single-sided colour plates and a further 95 monochrome illustrations. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Paysages Japonais [Le Verger No. 1]

Kümmel, Otto [Introduction de] Traduction de Eugène Bestaux

(Book #ID 75401)

Published by Arts et Metiers Graphiques. London

Publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers with French flaps [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 15 printed pages of French text with ten illustrated plates to the rear, the last plate being a fold-out triptych. Shallow rubs to the gutters and spine ends and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Tradition and Modern Japan: People and Society; Early Western and Christian Elements; Politics and War; Art and Architecture; Literature, Theatre and Language

O'Neill, P. G. [Edited by ] Jacket Design by Gwyneth Mamlok [With 34 Contributors]

(Book #ID 77201)

Published by Paul Norbury Publications Limited, Tenterden, Kent First Edition 1981. Kent 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 313 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904404366

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Tradition and Modern Japan: People and Society; Early Western and Christian Elements; Politics and War; Art and Architecture; Literature, Theatre and Language

O'Neill, P. G. [Edited by ] Jacket Design by Gwyneth Mamlok [With 34 Contributors]

(Book #ID 77202)

Published by Paul Norbury Publications Limited, Tenterden, Kent First Edition 1981. Kent 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 6''. Contains 313 printed pages of text. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped, unused and unopened new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0904404366

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Céramique ancienne de l'Asie | Chine, Japon, Corée, Asi du sud-est, Proche-Orient | Adapté et préfacé par Diasy Lion-Goldschmidt. (Ancient ceramics from Asia | China, Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, Near East | Adapted and Preface by Diasy Lion-Goldschmidt. )

Koyama, Fujio [Koyama Fujio (March 24, 1900 - October 7, 1975) was a scholar of Japanese pottery and porcelain and Chinese ceramics. He developed Six Ancient Kilns a category in the post-war period to describe the most noteworthy ceramic kilns of Japan. He was also a potter in his own right]. Adapté et préfacé par Diasy Lion-Goldschmidt.

(Book #ID 106223)

Published by Bijutsu Shuppan-Sha Office du Livre, Tokyo | Fribourg, Switzerland Deuxième édition 1961. 1961.

Hard back binding in publisher's original coarsely woven beige cloth covered boards, blocked and lettered russet back. 4to. 13½'' x 10¼''. Contains 410 pp French text with 174 illustrations and 56 mounted colour plates throughout. Ex Westminster City Libraries plate to the front paste down, small circular stamp to the top right-hand corner of the mounted plates, no dust wrapper. Heavy volume weighing 3.5 kg, extra postage and insurance will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside of the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Art Collection in Japan

[The Chase Manhattan Bank]

(Book #ID 80983)

Published by The Chase Manhattan Bank, Tokyo, Japan circa 1980. circa 1980.

Publisher's original white card wrap covers with French flaps [softback]. Quarto 9½'' x 10''. Contains 69 pages of Japanese Art Work on coated paper followed by Biographical Data. Shelf rubs to the panels and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Folk Art Potters of Japan: Beyond an Anthropology of Aesthetics

Moeran, Brian

(Book #ID 83946)

Published by Curzon Press Ltd., 15 The Quadrant Richmond, Surrey First Edition 1997. Richmond 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sea blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9¼'' x 6''. Contains [xiv] 272 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused and unopened new book. We carry this book in stock for immediate dispatch. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0700706054

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Bridges | The Daiwa Foundation Anglo-Japanese Visual Arts Touring Show

Camilla Seaward [Edited by] Ian McKay [Introduction]

(Book #ID 98457)

Published by The Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition in publisher's original colour designed stiff card wrap covers [soft back]. Landscape 8½'' x 12''. Contains 20 printed pages of text in Japanese and English with colour illustrations and archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition with feint crease line across the top corner of the front cover, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0952819910

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The Price Guide To Japanese Antiques

Salmon, Patricia

(Book #ID 98973)

Published by Antique Collectors' Club, Suffolk First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original emerald green Rexene covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 255 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0902028499

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Tanaka Ikko | Graphic Master

Calza, Gian Carlo [Ikko Tanaka (January 13, 1930 - January 10, 2002) was a Japanese graphic designer, and was ranked the freshest Japanese designer of the 20th century in 2001].

(Book #ID 103280)

Published by Phaidon Press Limited, Regent's Wharf, All Saints Street, London First UK Edition 1997. 1997.

First English language edition hard back binding in publisher's original duck egg blue cloth covers, black stamped title lettering to the spine and to the front cover. 4to. 11¼'' x 9''. Ikko Tanaka was one of the established masters of Japanese graphic design. His work draws together influences from East and West, acknowledging the vocabulary of European Modernism while remaining characteristically Japanese. Inspired by sources as diverse as traditional Japanese illustration techniques and his passion for American jazz, he is renowned for numerous cultural posters and programmes for theatre and ballet, many for Kanze Noh Drama. This work examines Tanaka's entire career, encompassing graphic design and art direction, editorial and interior design. The book is structured into four chapters, each addressing a different aspect of Tanaka's career and a concluding section comprises a critical anthology with contributions from commentators on contemporary graphic design. Contains 271 pp with monochrome and colour graphic illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, unused new book. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Heavy volume 2 kg, extra postage will be requested over and above our default setting for destinations outside the UK. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0714837164

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Far Eastern Art (The Dolphin History of Painting Volume VI)

Hetl-Kuntze, H. [Series Editor Hans L. C. Jaffé] Kano Sanraku

(Book #ID 107357)

Published by Thames and Hudson, 30 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition Thus 1969. 1969.

First edition thus in colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¼''. Contains 149 pp with 105 colour plates. Small damp stain to the top of the title page and first page of text. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Catalogue of Fine Japanese Prints, Illustrated Books and Paintings | 9th November 1983. Sotheby's London Auction Sale Catalogue SUMIRE + List of Prices Realised

Sotheby's | Sotheby | Sothebys.

(Book #ID 107080)

Published by Sotheby Parke Bernet & Co, Sothebys, Sotheby's, London, Wednesday 9th November 1983. 1983.

Original olive green card wrap covers [soft back]. Quarto. 9½'' x 7¼''. Contains 353 Lots over 87 pp with monochrome photographs (and some colour) throughout, list of prices realised. Thin damp line stain across the bottom edge twisted the bottom edges of the paper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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