The most comprehensive, authoritative, and easy-to-use tool for reading Japanese art signatures is again available, in a limited-edition reprint. Designed for both layman and scholar, its simplified approach allows users to find and identify over 11,000 names of Japanese artists and craftspeople, from all periods and in all media. Includes a sections on reading dates, a list of 300 modified and debased characters, and an index of provinces and place names, plus reproductions of date and censor seals on woodblock prints, publishers' trademarks and seals, and actors' and Genji mon. Indispensable for the scholar or collector of Japanese art. 400 pp, thousands of b&w illustrations. James Self has been involved with Japanese art for many years, both as a collector of swords and as a consultant to one of Britain's largest companies specializing in the valuation of antiques. Nobuko Hirose holds an MA in Japanese Art History from SOAS, University of London, and is author of Immovable Wisdom, on the teachings of Zen Master Takuan Soho. Size: 25 x 18 cm.

Seller Inventory # 000623

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Japanese Art Signatures: A Handbook and Practical Guide
Publisher: Floating World Editions, Warren
Publication Date: 2003
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1891640097
ISBN 13: 9781891640094
Binding: Soft Cover
Edition: Second edition.
Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Designed for both layman and scholar, its simplified approach allows users to find and identify over 11,000 names of Japanese artists and craftspeople, from all periods and in all media. Includes a sections on reading dates, a list of 300 modified and debased characters, and an index of provinces and place names, plus reproductions of date and censor seals on woodblock prints, publishers' trademarks and seals, and actors' and Genji mon. Indispensable for the scholar or collector of Japanese art. In English and Japanese.

About the Author

James Self has been involved with Japanese art for many years, both as a collector of swords and as a director and consultant to one of Britain's largest companies specializing in the valuation of antiques.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Orchid Press specializes in the sale of books on Asian arts, cultures, history & languages, Asian indigenous books, Asian religions, particularly Buddhism, China Trade books, new & antiquarian books, maps and manuscripts, North-, South- & Southeast Asia and the Himalayan region. We also operate under the banner of Orchid Books, the name of our earlier 'bricks and mortar' bookshop, now only online. We have been members of the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA) since 2011. We are always interested to buy collections and individual items In our areas of interest. * * * We have recently relocated our publishing and bookselling operations from Thailand, where we were based for the past 30 years, to Trinity, NL, Canada. * * *

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Orchid Press Inc.
10 Freshwater Road,, Trinity East, NL, A0C 2H0, Canada

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All prices net, FOB Trinity, NL Canada. Prepayment required except for bona fide institutional buyers. If payment is direct to us and not via the ABE payment service, credit card (e-transfer for Canadian customers) are the preferred payment methods. However, for larger purchases, we reserve the right to request payment only by bank transfer (or e-transfer) for first purchase by new customers. We do accept personal cheques and drafts, providing the purchase is above $200, but books will only ship...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship within 2 business days (PLEASE READ FURTHER BELOW ON DELIVERY TIMES). Shipping costs quoted to international customers (non-Canadian ship-to address) on the ABEBooks site are based on an assumed weight of 2.2 lb, or 1 kg, including packing. If your order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to request an extra shipping charge, as required. Conversely, if your item is small and actual shipping cost is significantly less than the ABEBooks quote we may refund part of the charged shipping cost accordingly. If you have concerns about the quoted shipping cost, and wish to have a more accurate estimate in advance of order, please contact us. Shipment to all locations is by trackable, insured and expedited service only. We do not ship by surface post.

Shipping costs quoted to customers with a Canadian address are based on a maximum packed weight of 5 kg. If your order exceeds this weight, we may contact you to request an extra shipping charge, as required.

- - - - DELIVERY TIMES: Orchid Press GUARANTEES prompt packing and shipment of your order following order processing. Most orders are dispatched by latest the day following your order acceptance and many will depart the very same day. Orchid Press CANNOT GUARANTEE the time it will take the postal system to transport your order to your destination address. Increasingly frequently, due to political and other global conditions, delivery times are stretching beyond the number of working day estimates for airmail service that the ABE site quotes. Our delivery completion record is near 100%--that is, we virtually NEVER lose a parcel that we have dispatched. We ask you to please be patient with the current postal situation which is beyond the influence or control of any of us.

Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Canada to U.S.A.
Order quantity	9 to 20 business days	9 to 20 business days
First item	US$ 20.00	US$ 20.00

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.