| Washi: The World of Japanese Paper |
| by: Hughes, Sukey |
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Synopsis: Size: 22 cm x 30 cm / 8.5" x 11.5". A beautiful copy of this fascinating, beautifully crafted book; tightly bound in natural linen-covered boards, in an unclipped dust jacket, in a near fine slipcase. Washi endpapers; 360 pages including index, bibliography, and glossary; 27 colour photos + 236 B&W photos, two maps, and numerous hand-drawn illustrations throughout. Introduction by renowned sculptor, designer, architect, and craftsman Isamu Noguchi. Contents include the history of Japanese paper, the materials used, the processes, the many variations of washi, and its uses. The book has a small, barely noticeable wound on front pastedown, visible only in certain light and the dust jacket's spine panel is slightly faded. Otherwise a Fine copy, clean, bright, unmarked, beautiful. Additional photos on request. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Arts; ISBN: 0870113186. Inventory No: 909104. |
| Washi: The World of Japanese Paper by Hughes, Sukey Book Type: Hardcover Published in 1979 Place of publication Tokyo, New York, San Francisco Edition: First Edition, First Printing Condition: Near Fine Dust jacket: Near Fine Category: Arts Keywords: PAPER-MAKING HAND-MADE MANUFACTURE USES JAPAN Arts; | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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