In Praise of Shadows
Published on 1. December 1977
Book
Paperback/Softback
56 pages
978-0-918172-02-0 (ISBN)
Description
An essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and even toilets, combining an acute sense of the use of space in buildings. The book also includes descriptions of laquerware under candlelight and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Bramford, CT
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 139 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
116 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-918172-02-0 (9780918172020)
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Junichiro Tanizaki
In Praise of Shadows
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07/2017
Leete's Island Books
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Junichiro Tanizaki was a major writer of modern Japanese literature who wrote numerous books, including The Makioka Sisters and Naomi: A Novel.