{"product_id":"japan-hans-sautter-9780764364983","title":"Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe beauty and complexity of Japan's ancient culture, futuristic cities, serene landscapes, and frenetic pace are captured in this book of stunning photography. Here tradition and modernity, precision and \u003cem\u003ewabi sabi\u003c\/em\u003e, geishas and samurai, tea ceremonies and pachinko parlors mix and commingle, a true representation of this land of fascinating contrasts and enduring culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e A gorgeous photography book featuring Japan's cultural and natural phenomena  A must-have addition for the libraries of Japanophiles and world travelers as well as photographers, art buffs, and the culturally curious The author spent years working to gain access to people and places within this intensely private society \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e The lush, full-color images are organized into six broad themes--Metropolis, Nature, Costume, Sacred, Ritual, and Aesthetics--each featuring locations and points of view that are often inaccessible to outsiders. Insightful essays add depth and perspective from longtime expats who now call the country home. The result is an engrossing unusual visual journey through the Land of the Rising Sun that will linger in the reader's memory long after the book is closed. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hans Sautter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0764364987\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764364983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 14.50h x 12.30w x 2.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2023 pg. 49","brand":"Hans Sautter","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44075411112191,"sku":"9780764364983","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_daeffec3-c158-4ca5-9d56-ffa0a59327e2.jpg?v=1685459260","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japan-hans-sautter-9780764364983","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}