Published by Beaux Arts Editions, 2010
ISBN 10: 0883633388 ISBN 13: 9780883633380
Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Memphis, TN, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: New.
Published by Japan Society and the American Federation of Arts, New York, 1983
ISBN 10: 0913304166 ISBN 13: 9780913304167
Seller: Frank J. Raucci, Bookseller, Wallingford, CT, U.S.A.
First Edition
Pictorial Softcover. Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Profusely Illustrated (illustrator). First Edition. Minor rubbing (common on dark-colored covers), elsewise a bright, clean, tight copy sans other flaws. Catalogue published in conjunction with the 1983 exhibition of the same name exhibited at the Salem Museum, Salem, MA. From the Preface: "The Japanese 'kanban,' literally "signboard," is a folk art all its own. Its function - as a symbol and a service - maximizes the traditional arts of carpentry, calligraphy, and often of wood-carving and painting as well. The appeal of these signs is not only as bold and ingenious graphic design, but also as record of the commerce and tastes of the merchant classes in the Edo and Meiji Periods. This is the first collection of kanban assembled for exhibition in this country. It is a chance to study and delight in a singular - yet characteristic - art form of Japan." PROLIFICALLY ILLUSTRATED in black & white photographic reproduction of kanban art (many full page) with accompanying descriptive captions. 167 pages. GG4.
Published by Universe Pub, 2008
ISBN 10: 0789399946 ISBN 13: 9780789399946
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 132 pages. 16.25x12.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.