Author Profile Tekishu Motoyama (本山 荻舟, March 27, 1881 – October 19, 1958) was a Japanese novelist, essayist, and cook. Born in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. Real name: Nakazo. Graduated from Amagi Higher Elementary School. In 1900, he joined the Sanyo Shinpo newspaper, where he worked as a reporter while writing serialized novels and contributing to magazines such as "Bunko." He gained the acquaintance of Tekkan Yosano and his wife, becoming a member of the "Myojo" literary circle, and also published the literary magazines "Seiko" and "Hakko" locally. Later, he became a reporter for the Chugoku Minpo newspaper, and then moved to Tokyo, continuing as a reporter for the Niju-Roku Shinpo, Hochi Shimbun, Yomiuri Shimbun, and others. In 1926, he also participated in the founding of the magazine "Taishu Bungei." He was also deeply knowledgeable about cooking, and as a reporter, he was in charge of cooking articles, and opened the restaurant "Tsutaya" in Kyobashi, Tokyo. From Wikipedia. Selected Works: * "Suzuko" Hiyoshido, 1912 * "Bijin-kei" Isobe Koyo-do, 1912 * "Yukionna" Miyoshiya, 1912 * "Nichiren" Koka-do Shuppan, 1922 * "Miyamoto Musashi" Shunyo-do, Yomimono Bungei Sosho, 1924 * "Itto-ryu Monogatari" Toyo Shuppansha, 1926 * "Edomae Shinkodan" Namiya Shobo, 1926 * "Sengoku Yojo" Sojinsha Shokyoku, 1927 * "Itamae Zuihitsu" Okakura Shobo, 1935 * "Budo Soran" Gakugeisha, 1942 * "Meikenshi Meitosho" Tenyu Shobo, 1942 * "Katei Kabuki Dokuhon" Tenyu Shobo, 1943 * "Shita no Mushiboshi" Asahi Shimbunsha, 1950 * "Ogishu Shokudan" Sumiyoshi Shoten, 1953 * "Bimi wa Waga Ie ni Ogishu Shokudan" Sumiyoshi Shoten, 1953 * "Zuihitsuteki Inshoku Nihonshi" Seiobo, 1956 * "Inshoku Jiten" Heibonsha, 1958, later in the library This is a copy of "Meijin Kijin" by Tekishu Motoyama, published by Togen-sha in November 1971, with a slipcase. There is some age-related yellowing, but no stains, writing, or library stamps. The cover design is by Antan Saeki. Please consider purchasing, understanding that this is a 54-year-old used book.