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In Praise of Shadows

In Praise of Shadows

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by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, Thomas J. Harper (Translator & Afterword), Edward G. Seidensticker (Trans.), Charles Moore (Foreword)
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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 lacquerware under candlelight and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure.

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ISBN13: 9780918172020
ISBN10: 0918172020
Language: English
Publisher: Leete's Island Books
Publication Year: 1977
Format: Paperback

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    Aesthetic appreciation of shadows and subtle beauty.

  • Who is this book for?

    This book is a captivating exploration of understated beauty and the subtle play of light and shadow in Japanese culture. If you enjoy contemplative essays that deepen your understanding of aesthetics and the nuances of everyday objects, you'll find this essay both enlightening and poetic.
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