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The Book of Tea

by Okakura Kakuzo

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Book News Annotation:

Kakuzo was a leading figure in Japanese art and culture at the end of the 19th century, and this book, first published in 1906, is a classic treatise explicating the philosophical nuances of tea and the tea ceremony in Japanese culture. This edition contains an introduction by Liza Dalby who was the first American trained as a Geisha in the 1970s, and elegant photos by Daniel Proctor.
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Synopsis:

Continuously in print for almost 100 years, "The Book of Tea" is a classic work about tea, culture, history, philosophy, and more. In this edition, readers are treated to Kakuzo's wisdom along with photos in a new package which weaves a commentary on the rich history of tea and its place in Japanese society.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 112).
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780804832199
Introduction:
Dalby, Liza
Author:
Dalby, Liza
Author:
Okakura, Kakuzo
Author:
Dalby, Liza
Publisher:
Tuttle Publishing
Location:
Boston :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Customs & Traditions
Subject:
Asia - Japan
Subject:
Japan
Subject:
Japanese tea ceremony
Copyright:
2000
Edition Description:
Illustrated classic ed.
Publication Date:
October 2000
Binding:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
8.91x8.86x.78 in. 1.48 lbs.
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"Synopsis" by , Continuously in print for almost 100 years, "The Book of Tea" is a classic work about tea, culture, history, philosophy, and more. In this edition, readers are treated to Kakuzo's wisdom along with photos in a new package which weaves a commentary on the rich history of tea and its place in Japanese society.
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