The Art of Netsuke Carving

Masatoshi, Bushell Raymond

ISBN 10: 0870114808 / ISBN 13: 9780870114809

Published by Kodansha International Ltd., United States of America, 1981

About this Item

A hardback book with green boards and in fine condition, dated 1981, First Edition. Book comes with a decorative card slipcase which is in very good condition. Seller Inventory # 054688

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Art of Netsuke Carving

Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd., United States of America

Publication Date: 1981

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: First Edition

About this title

Synopsis:

Masatoshi is the last netsuke carver to belong to the great tradition of Japanese craftsmanship, belonging, that is, in all particulars but one - this book; for never before has a master carver described himself, his training and his approach to his work.

How does a carver choose his subjects? What influences his choice of materials? What tools does he use to carve with? How long does he spend polishing his work? Masatoshi shares his insights of a master carver, and more; he welcomes us into his realm of ghosts and goblins, owls and lizards, Kabuki heroes and Edo Period entertainers - all of them brought to life in the carver's descriptions of his own netsuke and in the carvings themselves, each one illustrated in color.

Language Notes:

Text: English, Japanese (translation)