In Praise of Shadows Author: Jun'ichirō Tanizaki Publisher: Sogensha Published: December 1949, 12th Edition 〖About the Item〗 "In Praise of Shadows," an essay by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, a representative Japanese author. This masterpiece discusses Japanese aesthetics from the perspective of "light and shadow" and "shadows," and is still an important book cited in the fields of architecture, aesthetics, and design. This is a postwar reprint (12th edition) published by Sogensha, and is now a very rare used book. It is recommended for research materials, as well as for those interested in Japanese culture and aesthetics, and for collection purposes ◎ 〖About the Condition〗 There are signs of aging such as yellowing and stains (see photos). Although there is a feeling of use on both the cover and the text, there is no problem with reading. It is in relatively good condition for a book published shortly after the war. We ask for your understanding of used books and old books. Please refrain from purchasing if you are looking for a perfect, beautiful item. ▼Save with bulk purchases▼ ・2 books → 50 yen off ・3 books → 100 yen off ・4 or more books → Further discounts depending on the situation → Please feel free to consult in the comments ❁⃘*.゜ ▽Check out other books here▽ #Me-chan's Bookstore