THE SOUL OF A TREE A Woodworker's Reflections by Nakashima, George and George Wald - 1981

Toyko: Kodansha International, 1988. Fourth printing. Hardcover. 221 pages. An illustrated memoir from one of the more important furniture maker / woodworker of the 20th century. Features an introduction by Dr. George Wald. Includes numerous illustrations. A fine copy in cloth boards and in a near fine dust jacket with some sunning to the front panel. Still a pleasing copy of this book that provides real insight into the life and work of Nakashima.

Kodansha, 1981. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Ex-Library copy with typical library marks and stamps. Dust jacket in good condition. First edition. SIGNED and inscribed by the author. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. *** Signed by Author, George Nakashima. *** Dust jacket kept in original mylar cover placed by previous owner. Text is clear of marks and notations. Binding is secure. Secure packaging for safe delivery.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Kodansha America, Inc. CLEAN near fine 1982 2nd printing hardcover with very good slightly sunned dust jacket. . Near Fine. Hardcover. 2nd Printing. 1982.

Japan: Kodansha International Ltd., 1981. Book. Fair. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 221 pages. Glossary. Bibliography. Colour photography and black and white illustrations. The author "Writes movingly about the grandeur of ancient trees and stunning figured woods and explains how he selects and prepares his materials. Above all, he impresses us with his devotion to discovering the inherent beauty of wood so that noble trees might have a second life as furniture... Looks at the world through the eyes of an artist and evokes the joy of living in harmony with nature." - from dust jacket. Heavily worn former library copy with the usual library markings. Back hinge open. Front hinge starting. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. A worthy reading copy of this esteemed work..

Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International Ltd.. Very Good/Good+. (1981). First Edition. Hardcover w/DJ. Inscribed by the author . 4to., 223 pp., slight fading of DJ spine .

Kodansha America, 1981. Fine. Stated First Edition. Fine cloth hardback. Inscribed, Signed and dated (1983) by George Nakashima on front end paper. Near Fine jacket. Exceptional.

Tokyo, Japan: Kodansha International, 1981. Book. Fine. Hardcover. Inscribed by Author(s). First Edition. 4to - over 9" - 12" tall. INSCRIBED. Brown cloth, lettered in gold foil. xxii,23-223 pp., illus. 1st edition: 1981. Pages adjacent to flyleaves slightly foxed, otherwise as issued. Color pictorial dust jacket shows mild surface rubbing, price-clipped front flap, now in mylar. Inscribed by Nakashima on front flyleaf, full signature, personalized to Katherine and Edgar Seder(?), dated March 1982..

New York: Kodansha International Ltd, 1981. Fine in fine jacket.. Signed first edition of the architect and furniture designer's stunningly illustrated autobiography. Nakashima's discussion of his artistic development covers his childhood in the Pacific Northwest; youthful travels and work in Paris and Tokyo; wartime internment in Idaho; and eventual construction of his studio and workshop in New Hope, Pennsylvania, now designated a National Historic Landmark. Additional chapters explore his design philosophy and the technical aspects of woodworking, materials selection, and hand craftsmanship, illuminated by glowing color photography and Nakashima's own sketches. A gorgeous production. 11.5'' x 8.5''. Original dark red cloth with gilt-lettered spine. Brown textured endpapers. In original ($52.00) dust jacket. Illustrated throughout with line drawings by the author and photographs by G. Barrows, G.W. Holland, Dana Levy, Osamu Murai, Ezra Stoller, and Hiroshi Suga. 221, [3] pages. Signed by Nakashima… Read More