{"product_id":"in-praise-of-shadows-vintage-design-edition","title":"In Praise of Shadows: Vintage Design Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eJunichiro Tanizaki's essay \"In Praise of Shadows\" is a fully illustrated, beautifully produced edition that explores the beauty of Japanese culture through the patterns of shadows, light, and darkness. It teaches us to see the beauty in tarnished metal, unglazed pottery, and organic materials and warns against the quest for airbrushed perfection. The text is accompanied by specially selected images to complement Tanizaki's reflections. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 128 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 07 November 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Publishing\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJunichiro Tanizaki's profound and evocative essay on Japanese culture is brought to life in this stunningly illustrated edition. Through his masterful storytelling, Tanizaki invites readers to explore a mysterious and tranquil world of darkness and shadows, where gold flashes in the gloom and a deep stillness reigns. This book serves as a portal, guiding readers through a realm where the faded, the worthless, and the dim are transformed into objects of beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Praise of Shadows is a poetic celebration of traditional Japanese aesthetics, encompassing a wide range of subjects such as architecture, theater, cooking, and lighting. Tanizaki teaches us to appreciate the beauty in tarnished metal, the somber dignity in unglazed pottery, and the primacy of organic materials that bear witness to the regular touch of human hands. What makes this work particularly remarkable is its astonishing prescience, offering a gentle warning against the pursuit of airbrushed perfection and reminding us of the harmful effects of excessive light pollution on our natural world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this special edition, the text is accompanied by specially selected images that complement Tanizaki's reflections and further illustrate the intricate patterns and beauty of shadows. Each image is carefully chosen to enhance the reader's experience and deepen their understanding of Tanizaki's message. Whether you are a lover of literature, art, or Japanese culture, In Praise of Shadows is a must-read that will leave you inspired and enlightened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 266g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 x 130 x 13 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781784875572                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Junichiro Tanizaki","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101886083322,"sku":"9781784875572","price":10.7,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/d7735abc8e8b7a8bfb2359f434cf99ea.jpg?v=1623978452","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/in-praise-of-shadows-vintage-design-edition","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}