Handmade in Japan: The Pursuit of Perfection in Traditional Crafts

Author:   Irwin Wong ,  gestalten
Publisher:   Die Gestalten Verlag
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9783899559927


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   01 September 2020
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Irwin Wong ,  gestalten
Publisher:   Die Gestalten Verlag
Imprint:   gestalten
ISBN:  

9783899559927


ISBN 10:   3899559924
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   01 September 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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An elegant, inspiring book -- BOOKSELLER


Taking us through the regions and highlighting the handicrafts associated with them (...) we get an insight into one of travel's great cultural experiences. -- WANDERLUST a powerful volume -- FRIZZIFRIZZI an informative journey across Japan, rather than an encyclopedic volume of crafts. -- THE JAPAN TIMES An elegant, inspiring book -- BOOKSELLER It's hard to put your finger on why it's so soothing to page through HANDMADE IN JAPAN (...). The Tokyo-based photographer Irwin Wong captures intimate moments of creation that satisfy the reader's cravings for travel, escape and tactile design. -- THE NEW YORK TIMES Photographer Irwin Wong documents the rich traditions of Japanese craftsmen -- TOKYO WEEKENDER


an informative journey across Japan, rather than an encyclopedic volume of crafts. -- THE JAPAN TIMES An elegant, inspiring book -- BOOKSELLER


a powerful volume -- FRIZZIFRIZZI It's hard to put your finger on why it's so soothing to page through HANDMADE IN JAPAN (...). The Tokyo-based photographer Irwin Wong captures intimate moments of creation that satisfy the reader's cravings for travel, escape and tactile design. -- THE NEW YORK TIMES Photographer Irwin Wong documents the rich traditions of Japanese craftsmen -- TOKYO WEEKENDER an informative journey across Japan, rather than an encyclopedic volume of crafts. -- THE JAPAN TIMES An elegant, inspiring book -- BOOKSELLER


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Irwin Wong is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Tokyo. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, he moved to Japan in 2005. He developed an interest in craftsmanship after photographing several artisans for work. His clients include Apple, The Washington Post, Forbes, and Nike.

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