Books on architecture, lifestyle, interior, tansu, garden design, bonsai --
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Blue and White Japan By Amy Katoh; photographs by Yutaka Satoh; Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1996 Celebration of Japan's love for blue and white, especially in ceramics and textiles; HC $26.95; pb $17.95
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Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui By Karen Kingston; Broadway Books, 1999; pb $10.95
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Creating Japanese Gardens By Philip Cave; Tuttle Publishing, 1993 A combination of practical and aesthetic reference; pb $24.95
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Design with Japanese Obi By Diane Wiltshire and Ann Wiltshire; Tuttle Publishing, 1997; pb $17.95
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Easy Ikebana: Floral Accents for the Home By Reiko Takenaka; JOIE, Inc., 2001 Contains sections on everyday arrangements, seasonal celebrations, specical occasions, gift of flowers, basic techniques of ikebana, and index; pb $14.95
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Feng Shui In Your Garden - How to Create Harmony in Your Garden By Roni Jay; Tuttle Publishing, 1998 Includes index and glossary; HC $17.95
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Ikebana
with Living Plants
By Ichiba Ashida; Japan Publications, 1998 HC $28.00 |
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Infinite Spaces: The Art and Wisdom of the Japanese Garden Edited by Joe Earle; photographs by Sadao Hibi; based on the Sakuteiki by Tachibana no Toshitsuna; Tuttle Publishing, 2000 The Sakuteiki, literally "notes on garden design," by the eleventh-century courtier and poet Tachibana no Toshitsuna laid out the principles that shaped the design of these gardens, and remains a vital influence for garden designers in Japan today; HC $24.95
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Japan - The Art of Living By Amy Sylvester Katoh; photographs by Shin Kimura; Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1990 A photographic tour of exquisite homes in Tokyo focusing on original use of Japanese antiques and folk crafts; pb $29.95
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Japan Country Living - Spirit, Tradition, Style By Amy Sylvester Katoh; photographs by Shin Kimura; Charles E. Tuttle Co., 1993 A photographic tour of the lifestyle of country Japan, focusing on the practical but beautiful way of life that has been handed down from generation to generation; pb $29.95
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Japan
Modern: New Ideas for Contemporary Living
Photography by Michael Freeman; Text by Michiko Rico Nose; Periplus, 2000 A showcase of 40 contemporary homes divided into four chapters: Reworking Tradition, Managing Space, Experimenting with Materials, Personal Statements; color photographs throughout; pb $30
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Japanese Accents in Western Interiors By Peggy Landers Rao and Jean Mahoney; Shufunotomo Co., 1997 A photographic tour of 45 foreign homes in Tokyo, focusing on original use of 77 different kinds of Japanese antiques and folk craft; includes up-to-date information on antique markets in Japan, the United States and Canada; pb $29.00
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Japanese Antique Furniture - A Guide to Evaluating and Restoring By Rosy Clarke; Weatherhill, 1983 Includes bibliography and index; pb $22.50
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Japanese Cabinetry: the art & craft of tansu By David Jackson and Dane Owen; Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2002 A reference for the craftsman, historian, interior designer and prospective buyer; Includes glossary and bibliographical references; HC $75.00
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Japanese Courtyard Gardens Photographs by Haruzo Ohashi; Graphic-sha Publishing, 1997; HC $32.00
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Japanese
Detail: Architecture
By Sadao Hibi; Chronicle Books, 1989 A full-color sourcebook surveying the essential elements of Japanese architectural design; pb $24.95 |
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Japanese Garden Design By Marc P. Keane; Tuttle Publishing, 1996 Includes sections on creative inspiration and design; with glossary, bibliography, index; HC $39.95
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Japanese Gardening in Small Spaces By Isao Yoshikawa; Japan Publications, 1996 With step-by-step illustrations; HC $28.00
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The Japanese Home Stylebook - Architectural Details and Motifs Edited by Peter Goodman; illustrations by Saburo Yamagata; Stone Bridge Press, 1992 Over 1,800 designs from traditional Japanese homes for architects, designers, builders and home remodelers; pb $18.95
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The Japanese House: Architecture and Interiors By Alexandra Black; photography by Noboru Murata; Tuttle Publishing, 2000 An inspection of fifteen evocative homes in Japan including a traditional inn, imperial villa, a country home, a city home, teahouse, etc.; HC $39.95
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A Japanese Touch For Your Garden By Kiyoshi Seike, Masanobu Kudo, David H. Engel; Kodansha International, 1993; pb $25.00
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A Japanese Touch For Your Home By Koji Yagi; photographs by Ryo Hata; Kodansha International, 1982 Transform the living space of any Western-style residence with Japanese-inspired motifs and accessories; pb $25.00
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Tansu - Traditional Japanese Cabinetry By Ty and Kiyoko Heineken; Weatherhill, 1981 Includes history and techniques involved in tansu making; HC $65.00
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Totally Bonsai: A Guide to Growing, Shaping, and Caring for Miniature Trees and Shrubs By Craig Coussins; Tuttle Publishing, 2001; HC $26.95
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Traditional Japanese Furniture - A Definitive Guide By Kazuko Koizumi; Kodansha International, 1986 Includes 114 color plates and over 650 figures; HC $95.00
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The
Very Small Home: Japanese Ideas for Living Well in Limited Space
By Azby Brown; Kodansha International, 2005 Includes features such as unique storage and kitchen designs, lighting and nooks; HC $29.95
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