Bamboo Style (Icons)

ISBN 10: 3822849677 / ISBN 13: 9783822849675

Published by TASCHEN, 2006

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Bamboo Style (Icons)
• Publisher: TASCHEN
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3822849677
• ISBN 13: 9783822849675
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Besides feeding pandas and making a yummy addition to many Asian dishes, bamboo is also used as a building material, both functional and decorative. The dried stems are extremely sturdy and lend themselves to a multitude of uses. This book captures the many uses of bamboo in houses throughout China, Japan, and Indonesia.

About the Author

The editor: Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on the themes of architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel.

The photographer: Swiss photographer Reto Guntli, based in Zurich, regularly travels the world taking photos for international magazines. He has published numerous books and contributed to TASCHEN publications such as Inside Asia and Great Escapes Europe.