Designed for Pleasure : The World of Edo Japan in Prints and Paintings, 1680-1860 by Oliver, Jane, Meech, Julia

University of Washington Press, 0000-00-00. First Edition. paperback. Used: Good.

University Of Washington Press, 2008. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1650grams, ISBN:9780295987866

New York: Asia Society and Museum / University of Washington Press, 2008. Paperback. VG (Wraps are lightly edgeworn; textblock edges are lightly edgeworn/scuffed/smudged; interior is clean; binding is solid.). Color-illustrated wraps with black lettering on green spine. French flaps. 256 pp. with color illustrations throughout. "This book examines the floating world of popular culture centered in Edo [modern Tokyo] during the period between 1680 and 1860, when Japan transformed itself from an agrarian to a booming commercial economy. By 1710, Edo was the largest city in the world, with a population of over a million. We know so much about this time in part because of the vast body of imagery created and treasured by succeeding generations. The artists and writers held a looking glass up to their heady world and, in the process, to themselves. Fads and fashions proliferated, and this highly literate, consumer-driven society insisted on being up to date. Innovative color printing techniques fed the… Read More

University of Washington Press, 2008. 1st Edition . Soft cover. New. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. In Original Publisher's shrinkwrap.

University of Washington Press, 0000-00-00. First Edition. paperback. Used:Good.

Asia Society, New York and Japansese Art Society of America, 2008 Book. Very Good. Soft cover. English text.; Paperback. 24.5 x 30.5 cm; 1.5 Kg; 256 pages with colour illustrations.; Used with minor signs of wear. Interior in very good condition.; Catalogue from the exhibition held at the Asia Society and Museum, New York from February 27 to May 4, 2008.; "The exceptional paintings, prints and illustrated books in the present exhibition - all drawn from the collections of members and supporters of the Japanese Art Society of America - give viewers the opportunity to experience and appreciate the breadth of the ukiyo-e tradition in a new light. The exhibition and catalogue explore the intertwined worlds of art, popular culture, commerce and society of Edo Japan in a focused examination by a team of renowned experts." excerpt from the preface by Vishahka N. Desai, President of the Asia Society.; "This exhibition brings together approximately one hundred fifty paintings, woodblock prints… Read More

Univ of Washington Pr, 2008. Paperback. New. 256 pages. 12.00x9.50x0.75 inches.

University of Washington Press. New. 2008. Paperback. 0295987863 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** - *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- Text in English. 256 pp. With 199 ills. (195 col. ). 31 x 25 cm. -- with a bonus offer-- .