Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers: For Artists, Designers,

Description: Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers by Leonard Koren This is an updated version of the enduring classic that first introduced the concept of "imperfect beauty" to the West. Text, images, and book design seamlessly meld into a wabi-sabi-like experience. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is an updated version of the enduring classic that first introduced the concept of "imperfect beauty" to the West. Text, images, and book design seamlessly meld into a wabi-sabi-like experience. "Wabi-sabi is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete . . .. . . wabi-sabi could even be called the "Zen of things," as it exemplifies many of Zens core spiritual-philosophical tenets . . .Wabi-sabi is the most conspicuous and characteristic feature of what we think of as traditional Japanese beauty. It occupies roughly the same position in the Japanese pantheon of aesthetic values as do the Greek ideals of beauty and perfection in the West . . .Wabi-sabi, in its purest, most idealized form, is precisely about the delicate traces, the faint evidence, at the borders of nothingness . . ." Author Biography Leonard Koren, trained as an artist and architect, writes books about design and aesthetics. Long Description This is an updated version of the enduring classic that first introduced the concept of "imperfect beauty" to the West. Text, images, and book design seamlessly meld into a wabi-sabi-like experience. "Wabi-sabi is a beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete . . . . . . wabi-sabi could even be called the "Zen of things," as it exemplifies many of Zens core spiritual-philosophical tenets . . .Wabi-sabi is the most conspicuous and characteristic feature of what we think of as traditional Japanese beauty. It occupies roughly the same position in the Japanese pantheon of aesthetic values as do the Greek ideals of beauty and perfection in the West . . .Wabi-sabi, in its purest, most idealized form, is precisely about the delicate traces, the faint evidence, at the borders of nothingness . . ." Description for Sales People A new cover color differentiates this new edition from the original version. Sales of original Wabi-Sabi edition: approximately 80,000 The original book has a vigorous existing market. This new edition will replace the original edition. Details ISBN0981484603 Author Leonard Koren Short Title WABI SABI Publisher Imperfect Publishing Language English ISBN-10 0981484603 ISBN-13 9780981484600 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 111.850 Year 2008 Residence US Birth 1948 Imprint Imperfect Publishing Subtitle For Artists, Designers, Poets and Designers Place of Publication Point Reyes Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780981484600 NZ Release Date 2008-11-01 US Release Date 2008-11-01 UK Release Date 2008-11-01 Pages 96 Publication Date 2008-11-01 Illustrations 24 b&w illustrations Audience General AU Release Date 2008-11-02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:44586093;

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