Wednesday, December 21, 2011

In Praise of Shadows (Paperback)

In Praise of Shadows
In Praise of Shadows (Paperback)
By Junichiro Tanizak

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Review & 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. Read more


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