About this title: Japan, a country closed to foreigners for centuries, still has a fascination for the western world, nowhere more so than in the area of design. The intricacies of the kimono and the apparent fragility of paper-walled houses have given way to the innovation of Yohji Yamamoto and the beauty and efficiency of the bullet train. While the fundamental differences between oriental and western design remain, Japanese style is becoming more and more a feature of life in other countries too. In product design, Sony and Honda have taken inventions from the west, such as television and motorcycles, and ...
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Description: Physical desc. : 256 p. : col. ill.; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 256) and index. Subject: Design-Japan. Decoration and ornament-Japan. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. 2. pp. 256. read more
Description: Physical desc. : 256 p. : col. ill.; 29 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 256) and index. Subject: Design-Japan. Decoration and ornament-Japan. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Carlton Publishing Group
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9781842220740ISBN:1842220748
Description: Very good in very good dust jacket. A good-looking book which appears nearly unread. Excellent condition except for lightly-scuffed dust jacket and some slight abrasion/bumping on dust jacket edges/corners. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Extra Value: special bubble-wrap/tear-proof and water-resistant Protective Packaging assures you get the quality book you expect. Books are sold in support of the World Outreach ... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Carlton Books First Edition 2001
ISBN-13:9781842220740ISBN:1842220748
Description: Large book in fine unmarked condition, looks unread. 256 pages. Profusely illustrated with colour photo. Dustwrapper condition: Tiny nick top edge else fine. Additional Information: A HARDBACK COPY. First edition only if stated in our description. Only first printings are described as first edition. read more
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