{"product_id":"japanese-bookbinding-kojiro-ikegami-9780834801967","title":"Japanese Bookbinding: Instructions from a Master Craftsman","description":"A third-generation traditional bookbinder gives easy-to-follow instructions for making all the major, historically important styles of Japanese bindings as well as traditional book cases--the custom-made folding boxes that afford handsome protection for Japan's exquisite books. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The authoritative text, written by one of Japan's leading professional bookbinders, has been fully adapted for Western readers. Both American and Japanese suppliers of traditional tools and materials are provided and substitutes are recommended for items not readily available. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For centuries the West has admired Japanese books, but only now can we make them ourselves and take full advantage of their creative possibilities. Stunning and practical, these bindings are ideal for preserving calligraphy, letters, artwork, and poems, for adding a distinctive touch to limited-edition books, and for use as diaries or gifts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kojiro Ikegami\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0834801965\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780834801967\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Weatherhill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/1986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.57lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.46h x 7.70w x 0.77d","brand":"Kojiro Ikegami","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44044112593151,"sku":"9780834801967","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b46e263c-65ed-4e54-9c69-229376879fab.jpg?v=1684971010","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/japanese-bookbinding-kojiro-ikegami-9780834801967","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}