WA: The Essence of Japanese Design: 0000

Bought as a present for a friend who loved it

This book is a masterpiece of book production and a delight to handle and read. It should be included in itself

Great book, arrived in perfect condition and shrink wrapped

Livro bem diagramado, bonito e bastante útil.

Très beau livre, texture du papier séduisante, explique bien et joliment l'essence de l'art japonais. Bravo, à recommander pour les amoureux de l'art japonais

I saw this book at the Tsutaya bookstore in Tokyo. It's a beautifully illustrated book with cool looking binding and paper choice. Nice pictures with good discussion on Japanese design. Got it for my wife and she loves it. A real conversation piece based on the appearance, binding, and paper quality alone.

On initial perusal this book seems like a collection of inspirations, bound beautifully. Take the time to sit with each page and you will uncover the nuance of WA. In this regard its not for everyone or anyone looking for just a coffee table flick book and so commitment is needed for full enjoyment.