Pate Alan Scott (55 results)

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st. Cloth, 288 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour); 31 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! Additional shipping charges may be requested for international & priority orders. Richly illustrated with colour plates. *** "Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important cultural role in Japanese society since its earliest stages of development, as talismanic figures, center-pieces in elaborate festivals, medical study tools, theater distractions, decorative objects, and avidly collected art forms, as well as childhood playthings. This first comprehensive book on antique Japanese dolls published in English focuses on six of the primary categories of dolls - gosho palace dolls, hina Girl's Day dolls, musha Boy's Day dolls, isho costume dolls, theatrical dolls, and dolls connected with health and medical practices - made during the Edo period (1615-1868) when ningyo culture was at its peak. The principal forms of the dolls and their history, stylistic development, cultural context, and economic imperatives are discussed against the backdrop of Edo-period society and popular culture. Beautifully detailed color photographs of ningyo drawn from private collections, many of which are published here for the first time, as well as images of related materials selected from celebrated museum and temple collections, such as folding screens, woodblock prints, sculpture, painting, ceramics, and textiles help to place the dolls in context. The book, which includes much information never before published in English, is complemented by an extensive glossary and bibliography. / Alan Pate has been appointed guest curator for an exhibition on Japanese dolls at the Mingei International Museum." - Publisher. Size: Folio. Collectible.…

Hardcover. 175p., cloth-coverd boards, 8.75x12.25 inches, profusely illus., very good exhibition catalog.

Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Ningyo: The Art of the Japanese Doll. Book.

Condition: New.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Very Good w/ Protective Cover. 1st Edition. This book is in very good condition with tight binding and clean text. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Gardiner, Lynton (photos) (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. First Edition, 1st printing. DJ intact; initial sales price ($75.00) provided. Text is clean and pages unmarked. 288 pages. Measures 9.5" x 12.25 '. Lavishly illustrated with numerous color photographs and decorated endpapers. Protected in an archival wrapper. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: As New in an As New DJ. …

paperback. Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reissue. Minor shelf wear. Some rubbing and scuffing to jacket, light crimping at head of rear panel. Else a bright, clean copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. 288 pp. Tightly bound. Corners not bumped. There is a light bump at the head of the spine. Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Very good dust jacket showing light edge wear / rubbing. Jacket not price clipped. No remainder mark. First Edition / First Printing. 6,5,4,3,2,1. This copy is smyth sewn. Smyth sewing is a method of book binding where groups of folded pages (referred to as signatures) are stitched together using binder thread. Each folded signature is sewn together individually with multiple stitches and then joined with other signatures to create the complete book block. This is the traditional and best method of bookbinding.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 288 pages, illustrated in color and b&w. "Japanese dolls (ningyo) have played an important cultural role in Japanese society since its early stages of development. This is the first comprehensive book on antique Japanese dolls published in England and focuses on five of the primary catgories of dolls." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE DUST JACKET. Dust jacket protected with a clear plastic acid-free jacket. Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.…

Condition: Very Good. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Signed/Inscribed by author on title page. (doll, japan, art) NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Condition: New.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardback. Condition: New. A glimpse into the markets, crafts, and signage of early modern Japan Kanban are the traditional signs Japanese merchants displayed on the street to advertise their presence, represent the products and services to be found inside their shops, and lend a sense of individuality to the shops themselves. Created from wood, bamboo, iron, paper, fabric, gold leaf, and lacquer, these unique objects evoke the frenetic market scenes of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Japan, where merchants created a multifaceted world of symbol and meaning designed to engage the viewer and entice the customer. Kanban provides a tantalizing look at this distinctive fusion of art and commerce. This beautifully illustrated book traces the history of shop signs in Japan, examines how they were created, and explores some of the businesses and trades they advertised. Some kanban are elongated panels of lacquered wood painted with elegant calligraphy and striking images, while others are ornately carved representative sculptures of munificent deities or carp climbing waterfalls. There are oversized functional Buddhist prayer beads, and everyday objects such as tobacco pipes, shoes, combs, and writing brushes.The book also includes archival photographs of market life in "old Japan," woodblock prints of bustling marketplaces, and images of the goods advertised with these intricate and beguiling objects. Providing a look into a unique, handmade world, Kanban offers new insights into Japan's commercial and artistic roots, the evolution of trade, the links between commerce and entertainment, and the emergence of mass consumer culture. Exhibition schedule: Mingei International Museum, San Diego April 15-October 15, 2017.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 160 pages, 155 color illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; ACBP; AGC; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 286 x 241. Weight in Grams: 155. . 2017. Hardcover. . . . .

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: new.

Hardback. Condition: New. A glimpse into the markets, crafts, and signage of early modern Japan Kanban are the traditional signs Japanese merchants displayed on the street to advertise their presence, represent the products and services to be found inside their shops, and lend a sense of individuality to the shops themselves. Created from wood, bamboo, iron, paper, fabric, gold leaf, and lacquer, these unique objects evoke the frenetic market scenes of nineteenth- and twentieth-century Japan, where merchants created a multifaceted world of symbol and meaning designed to engage the viewer and entice the customer. Kanban provides a tantalizing look at this distinctive fusion of art and commerce. This beautifully illustrated book traces the history of shop signs in Japan, examines how they were created, and explores some of the businesses and trades they advertised. Some kanban are elongated panels of lacquered wood painted with elegant calligraphy and striking images, while others are ornately carved representative sculptures of munificent deities or carp climbing waterfalls. There are oversized functional Buddhist prayer beads, and everyday objects such as tobacco pipes, shoes, combs, and writing brushes.The book also includes archival photographs of market life in "old Japan," woodblock prints of bustling marketplaces, and images of the goods advertised with these intricate and beguiling objects. Providing a look into a unique, handmade world, Kanban offers new insights into Japan's commercial and artistic roots, the evolution of trade, the links between commerce and entertainment, and the emergence of mass consumer culture. Exhibition schedule: Mingei International Museum, San Diego April 15-October 15, 2017.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 288 pages. 8.50x2.00x11.00 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. Crisp, solidly bound soft cover, Small crease on upper edge, otherwise fine. Illustrated with color photos throughout.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Clean and crisp interior; cover and jacket have one bumped lower corner, some creasing to top of DJ. An excellent reference.This book is based upon an antique doll collection auctioned by Theriault's of Annapolis, Maryland. Laid-in is a quirky DVD labeled "Theriault Banquet" which is of famous movie scenes intercut with dolls as actors.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 160 pages, 155 color illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; ACBP; AGC; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 286 x 241. Weight in Grams: 155. . 2017. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Printing. Size: Large (27 to 34cm). Text body is clean and unmarked. Binding tight, spine fine. ISBN: 4805309229. ISBN/EAN: 9784805309223. **Postage surcharge may apply. Contact first for quote** ***We ONLY post to AUS NZ UK CANADA USA JAPAN SINGAPORE & SWITZ VIA THIS SERVICE***\ \ *1000\'s of additional books available on our own website* .…