In Praise Of Shadows

Author: Jun'ichiro Tanizaki; Thomas J. Harper (Translator); Edward G. Seidensticker (Translator); Charles Moore (Foreword by)

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Price : $19.99 AUD
ISBN : 9780918172020
Publisher : Leete's Island Books,U.S.
Imprint : Leete's Island Books,U.S.
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Weight (g) : 0.226
Publication date : December 1977
Dimensions : 215mm X 140mm X 6mm
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Author : Jun'ichiro Tanizaki; Thomas J. Harper (Translator); Edward G. Seidensticker (Translator); Charles Moore (Foreword by)
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Language : English
Dewey classification : 895.6/4/4
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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.

Author description

Junichiro Tanizaki was a major writer of modern Japanese literature who wrote numerous books, including "The Makioka Sisters "and "Naomi: A Novel."

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