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In Praise of Shadows

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
4.02/5 (15368 ratings)
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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.
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
56 pages
Publication:
1977
Publisher:
Leete's Island Books
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Language:
eng
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In Praise of Shadows

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki
4.02/5 (15368 ratings)
Read Download
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.
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
56 pages
Publication:
1977
Publisher:
Leete's Island Books
Edition:
Language:
eng
ISBN10:
ISBN13:
kindle Asin:

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