“Encyclopedia of Sweet Soul” Used book. Please refrain from purchasing if you are concerned about condition. Published December 1997 by Blues Interactions Soul encyclopedia by Terry Johnson (Teruhiko Yumura) and others 321 pages, size approximately 21cm x 10.5cm, with obi (sash) "Amacha Soul" refers to the genre, mainly popular in the United States in the 1970s, classified as sweet and melancholic ballads. It is also called "Sweet Soul" in Japan, but the term "Amacha Soul" (Sweet Tea Soul) became widespread in Japan thanks to this book. First half (encyclopedia part): Explanations of the background, culture, and visual aspects of Amacha Soul, spanning approximately 110 pages. Second half (disc guide): Titled "Sweet Soul Disc Guide 300," it features short reviews of 300 records. Each record is rated on a 5-star scale for "Amacha-ness," "Mysteriousness," "Deepness," and "Eroticism." For those who love Soul, Deep Soul, and Rare Groove, and for those who want to enjoy the "expansion of musical culture" beyond a disc guide.