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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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In Praise of Shadows, Tanizaki Jun’ichirō, Thomas J. Harper, Edward Seidensticker, 谷崎潤一郎
- Language
- Released
- 1984
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- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Good
- Price
- €45.99
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- Title
- In Praise of Shadows
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Released
- 1984
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- ISBN10
- 480530488X
- ISBN13
- 9784805304884
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Art & Culture, Social Sciences, Historical Themes, History, True Stories, Hobby, Fine Art, Philosophical Topics, Painting & Sculpture, Art, Architecture, Architecture & Urbanism, Philosophy, Opinion Journalism & Essays, Art History & Criticism, Crafts, Japan, Culture, Cultural History, Japanese Literature, Aesthetics, Customs and Traditions, Essay, Treasures, Pottery, Japanese Culture, Shadow
- First published
- 1933
- Original title
- 陰翳礼讃 Inei raisan
- Rating
- 4 out of 5
- 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.