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In Praise of Shadows

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In Praise of Shadows - Thryft
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Celebrating beauty in the shadows.

Recommendation: In Praise of Shadows is a beautifully written essay that offers a unique perspective on aesthetics. Tanizaki's observations on the use of space, architecture, and even toilets in traditional Japanese culture are fascinating and insightful. The book's descriptions of laquerware and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure are particularly memorable. If you are interested in exploring the beauty of the hidden and overlooked, this book is for you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

In Praise of Shadows

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ISBN: 9780918172020
Publisher: Leete's Island Books,U.S.
Date of Publication: 1980-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 19836 readers)

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: Junichiro Tanizaki
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 56
Publisher: Leete's Island Books,U.S.
Publication Date: 01 Jan 1980
 

Celebrating beauty in the shadows.

Recommendation: In Praise of Shadows is a beautifully written essay that offers a unique perspective on aesthetics. Tanizaki's observations on the use of space, architecture, and even toilets in traditional Japanese culture are fascinating and insightful. The book's descriptions of laquerware and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure are particularly memorable. If you are interested in exploring the beauty of the hidden and overlooked, this book is for you.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.