Kurstin Joseph (34 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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104pp., intro. Illustrated throughout with color photographs. Netsuke is an art form unique to Japan - exquisite miniature sculptures that portray a multitude of real and imaginary subjects. Worn as toggles to support hanging items such as lacquer cases or purses, these functional objects evolved into refined examples of artistic inventiveness and skill. This publication accompanied an exhibition held at Walt Disney World's EPCOT Center. Original wrappers. Light shelfwear. Very good.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Netsuke: Story Carvings of Old Japan by Joseph Kurstin is a 1994 publication that offers an in-depth exploration of netsukesmall, intricately carved toggles traditionally used to secure pouches or containers to the sashes of Japanese garments. These miniature sculptures evolved from functional items into highly detailed works of art, often depicting scenes from Japanese folklore, mythology, and daily life. AbeBooks The book showcases selections from Kurstin's personal collection, providing readers with a visual and descriptive journey through the history and artistry of netsuke. Each piece is accompanied by detailed photographs and contextual information, highlighting the craftsmanship and cultural significance behind these artifacts. The publication also delves into the materials and techniques used by netsuke carvers, offering insights into the evolution of this unique art form. Designed to accompany an exhibition at Epcot Center 1993 - 1997, Netsuke: Story Carvings of Old Japan serves as both a scholarly resource and a visual celebration of a distinctive aspect of Japanese artistic heritage.…

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket.

Condition: Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.…

Glossy Pictorial Softcover. Condition: Vg+. 102 pages. Selections from the collection of Joseph Kurstin. This publication accompanied an exhibition held at Epcot Center in 1997. COor illustrations throughout the book. Front cover curled. Photos of book on request.

Hardcover. Condition: VG+. Hardback in Very Good+ condition with Very Good+ dust jacket. . 11.7 X 9.1 X 0.8 inches. 132 pages. * Quick Shipping * All Books Mailed in Boxes * Free Tracking Provided *.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: fine/fine. /Quarto. 12' x 9". 132pp. An exhibition of Netsuke , inro and Sagemono at the Morikami Museum in conjunction with the 2007 International Netsuke Society Convention. A fine copy in dust jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Hard cover in dust jacket. Book in very good + condition with light shelf wear to bottom of spine, otherwise very little use or wear, almost as new. Jacket in very good + condition with light bump to bottom of spine, otherwise fine, clean, protected with mylar cover.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine, As New. Fine, as New. First Printing. 132 pages with index. and 108 color reproductions. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

UNKNOWN. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: no dust jacket present. This trade paperback is in excellent condition, with no noticeable flaws or signs of wear. The cover is clean and intact, and the binding is strong. There is no dust jacket, as issued. The pages are crisp and free from markings or inscriptions. Maria Ortega, Victor Kai Wang (illustrator).…

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. (2009), 132pp, illus., gold cloth w/ gilt lettering, slight rubbing & edgewear to dj, contents clean & unmarked.

Condition: Very Good. Picture Shown is For Illustration Purposes Only, Please See Below For Further DetailsCONDITION ? VERY GOOD ? HARDBACK - light wear and scuff marks to jacket, pages in nice condition, shipped from the UK.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Fine color illustrations of netsuke throughout. Tight & unopened copy. Tiny corner turns.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Near Fine condition hardcover in dustjacket. 102 pages, many color illustrations.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 132pp, index, num col ills. Or gold boards in jacket. Very slight edge wear to jacket. AN exhibition of netsuke, inro and sagemono at the Morikami Museum in conjunction with the 2007 International Netsuke Society Convention. Size: 4to. …

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dustjacket included. Later Edition. ISBN 1588860930. Hardback. Oversized. No statement of later printing on copyright page. Near Fine Condition book in a Near Fine Condition Dustjacket. We have placed the dustjacket in a brodart cover. No Signature.

Condition: Good. Original boards, gilt lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrated with numerous (full page) photographs in colour, 4to.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Very Good +. First Edition. A very nice copy. The book is a catalog from an exhibition held at the Lowe Art Museum from December 1986 to January 1987. It documents a curated selection of netsuke and other miniature Japanese art pieces sourced from various American collections, including Joseph Kurstin's own collection. It is considered a hard-to-find resource and valuable to collectors and researchers of Japanese art and netsuke due to its detailed illustrations and focus on specific American collections. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book is looking more or less as new. Dust jacket has some light rubbing, light wear to corners. otherwise clean and attractive. Photos on request.

Condition: New. 1st Edition. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING of this hardcover book with gloss front. A few thin, shallow scratches on front/back. Boards are rigid and warp-free. Spine is flat and square. Corners are crisp. No previous owner marks (no names, no underlining, no bookplates, etc). No remainder marks. NOT ex-library. Photos coming! Contact us for immediate pictures of the ACTUAL book you will receive. Will be protected with an archival book jacket cover. All of our books are in-stock and ready to be shipped immediately.…

Colour photographic plates, 102pp. 23.5 x 16cm. A very good hardback in dustjacket. From the library of Aubrey and Eva Sweet, with their bookplate on the front endpaper and a label indicating the collection number on the spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Binding is tight and structurally sound. Clean interior pages. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Profuse colour photographic plates, 86pp. 25.5 x 32cm. A very good hardback copy. From the library of Aubrey and Eva Sweet with a label indicating the collection number on the spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine Dust Jacket. First Edition. CLEAN Fine 1986 FIRST EDITION hardcover with Fine dust jacket.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Netsuke: Story Carvings of Old Japan. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: gut. 2006. The Peacock's Feather: Gentlemen's Jewelry of Old Japan In englischer Sprache. pages.