Lightweight Forms, Textures, Images, Takeji Iwanmiya, 1979, Near Fine Hc & Very Good + Dj Up To 35% Off [pqKGuoeS]

Iwanmiya, Takeji, et al., Kyoto: Tankosha, 1979, 10 ½” x 14 ½”, folio, 303 pp.

Near Fine folio, red cloth over boards, gilt to front cover and spine. Very Good + dust jacket, red paper with yellow and black lettering to front cover, white lettering to spine, front cover image Red Sake Cup Inscribed in Gold with an Auspicious Character and back cover image A Nail Concealer both photographed by Takeji Iwamiya, protected in Mylar, 303 pp. Full-page images in full-color and black-and-white of photographs of sculptures, prints, and tools by Takeji Iwamiya. Images depict traditional Japanese craftsmanship in everyday life. Forms, Textures, Images is a visually rich photo essay that celebrates the beauty and philosophy of traditional Japanese craftsmanship in everyday objects, blending art, culture, and daily life through Takeji Iwamiya's lens and insightful commentary.