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| AKIYAMA, Aisaburo. |
| A BRIEF HISTORY OF PICTORIAL JAPAN. The author's earliest work, devoted to the artists who have continued in the great graphic tradition of Japan. Akiyama outlined the abstract or ideal Japanese painting principles & esthetic manifestations of emotion, while guiding the rea- der through Japan's pictorial history. Superbly done, an im- portant art reference source. Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. !! WARNING: The above description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART is a felony and will be PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW !!! The entire text and contents of this description is Copyright protected 2002-2005 Rare Oriental Book Co. Click for available editions |
| A CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF JAPAN AND CHINA. A MOST USEFUL LIST OF REIGNS, EMPERORS, DATES & YEARS Includes Gregorian related dates along side these other dates. Essential resource. Click for available editions |
| A CHRONOLOGICAL LIST OF JAPAN AND CHINA. A MOST USEFUL LIST OF REIGNS, EMPERORS, DATES & YEARS Includes Gregorian related dates along side these other dates. Essential resource. Click for available editions |
| A COMPLETE GUIDE TO KOBE AND ITS VICINITY. A GUIDE WITH ACTUAL COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTS The woodcuts are:LOYALIST KUSUNOKI-MASASHIGE ENCOURAGING HIS VASSALS...by Yoshitoshi. ORIENTAL HOTEL ON MOONLIGHT NIGHT, KOSHIEN HOTEL AND IRIS BLOSSOMS AROUND ITS LAKE by Asada Benji. NAGATA SHINTO SHRINE by Kawase Hasui. The guide cove- rs the Kansai district, Awaji Island, Arima spa, historical battles, Kobe & Akashi city, the Great Buddha, Temples, dep- artment stores, driving tours, parks, the Former Foreign Co- ncession, castles, Shrines, beaches, mountains, Palaces and other attractions. Nicely illustrated. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. !! WARNING: The above description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART is a felony and will be PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW !!! The entire text and contents of this description is Copyright protected 2002-2005 Rare Oriental Book Co. Click for available editions |
| A COMPLETE GUIDE TO KOBE AND ITS VICINITY. A GUIDE WITH ACTUAL COLOR WOODBLOCK PRINTS The woodcuts are:LOYALIST KUSUNOKI-MASASHIGE ENCOURAGING HIS VASSALS...by Yoshitoshi. ORIENTAL HOTEL ON MOONLIGHT NIGHT, KOSHIEN HOTEL AND IRIS BLOSSOMS AROUND ITS LAKE by Asada Benji. NAGATA SHINTO SHRINE by Kawase Hasui. The guide cove- rs the Kansai district, Awaji Island, Arima spa, historical battles, Kobe & Akashi city, the Great Buddha, Temples, dep- artment stores, driving tours, parks, the Former Foreign Co- ncession, castles, Shrines, beaches, mountains, Palaces and other attractions. Nicely illustrated. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. !! WARNING: The above description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART is a felony and will be PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW !!! The entire text and contents of this description is Copyright protected 2002-2005 Rare Oriental Book Co. Click for available editions |
| A COMPLETE GUIDE TO KYOTO. An excellent guide to the culture cradle of Japan, unrival- led in its numerous Buddhist temples & Shinto shrines. A su- perb guide to the classical city, its botanical garden, a close look at each district, natural beauty spots, Noh stage and theaters, art museums, art galleries & much more. With charming color woodcuts of: MAPLE TINTS OF TAKAO by Yoshimi- tsu. NIGHT CHERRY BLOSSOMOF GION, SAGI MUSUME-A HERON'S SPI- RIT. Nicely written and beautifully illustrated work. Click for available editions |
| GEISHA GIRL. A charming book, devoted to the study of a Geisha, the skil- led dancer-entertainer. Illustrated with nice color plates. A copious study of her occupation, life, charm and her end. Nicely illustrated with photos of Shinsui prints, some edit- ions have actual small size Hasui color prints. A nice mono- graphic work on all aspects of the Geisha and her arts. With chapter heading: What is a Geisha girl ? Geisha occupation. From hwere do Geisha-girls come? How do Geisha-girls live ? Origin of Geisha: Asobime [play girl], Shirabyoshi [dancer], Debut of Geisha, End of Geisha life. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. !! WARNING: The above description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART is a felony and will be PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW !!! The entire text and contents of this description is Copyright protected 2002-2005 Rare Oriental Book Co. Click for available editions |
| SIGHTS OF OLD CAPITAL. A fascinating guide to the great & beautiful ancient city. A historical outline of the city, its gardens, temples, fabu- lous palaces, zoologicl gardens, pagodas &c. With 3 color woodblock prints. An indepth copious guide to the great sights & numerous temples & holy places. Nicely done. Color scans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. !! WARNING: The above description is COPYRIGHT protected material under United States & International Copyright & Intellectual property laws. Unauthorized copying or use of ANY PART is a felony and will be PROSECUTED TO THE FULL EXTENT OF THE LAW !!! The entire text and contents of this description is Copyright protected 2002-2005 Rare Oriental Book Co. Click for available editions |