Yoshitaka Amano has been praised around the world for his lush watercolors and evocative work dealing with myth and legend. In The Tale of Genji, Mr. Amano brings his considerable talent to retelling one of the most famous of Japanese myths. Written by Murasaki Shikibu shortly after 1000 AD and considered by most scholars to be the first novel ever written, The Tale of Genji is the story of the romantic adventures of Genji, the amazingly handsome prince and his many romantic conquests. Told through stunning paintings, Mr. Amano brings this classic story to life for a new generation.
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Seller: Bud Plant & Hutchison Books, Cedar Ridge, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Amano, Yoshitaka (illustrator). 1st ed. 1st ptg., narrow folio, cream colored boards, lavish illustrations for the classic Japanese novel with quotations and explanatory paragraphs. Fine in fine, unclipped dj, no previous owner's marks. Seller Inventory # 34816
Seller: angeles sancha libros, Logroño, LO, Spain
Various (illustrator). 30 x 21. Cart. plast. con sbcta. con pequeña falta en trasera. 79 págs. Seller Inventory # 085446
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Seller: Toscana Books, AUSTIN, TX, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Various (illustrator). Excellent Condition.Excels in customer satisfaction, prompt replies, and quality checks. Seller Inventory # Scanned1595820639