In Praise of Shadows (Paperback, New edition)

In Praise of Shadows laments the fading of traditional Japanese culture in the electric glare of Westernization. Tanizaki is at times funny (he celebrates outdoor toilets), aggravating (he meanders) and overwhelmingly lyrical (his descriptions of lacquerware in candlelight are feted). This remains relevant and important, making us re-evaluate ourselves. review by JOSIE BARNARD. Editor's note: Josie Barnard's is the author of Poker Face. (Kirkus UK)

An intimate reflection on Japanese art and architecture from one of the country's greatest novelists. This is an enchanting essay on aesthetics by one of the greatest Japanese novelists. Tanizaki's eye ranges over architecture, jade, food, toilets, and combines an acute sense of the use of space in buildings, as well as perfect descriptions of lacquerware under candlelight and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure. The result is a classic description of the collision between the shadows of traditional Japanese interiors and the dazzling light of the modern age. 'Elegant...a delight to read' Independent on Sunday

General

Imprint:	Vintage Classics
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2001
First published:	September 2006
Authors:	Jun'ichiro Tanizaki
Dimensions:	198 x 128 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	73
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-09-928357-7
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Aesthetics
LSN:	0-09-928357-3
Barcode:	9780099283577

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