In Praise of Shadows (Paperback)

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 essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and even toilets, combining an acute sense of the use of space in buildings. The book also includes descriptions of laquerware under candlelight and women in the darkness of the house of pleasure.

General

Imprint:	Leete's Island Books,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 1977
First published:	December 1977
Authors:	Jun'ichiro Tanizaki
Dimensions:	215 x 138 x 6mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	48
ISBN-13:	978-0-918172-02-0
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > Modern fiction
LSN:	0-918172-02-0
Barcode:	9780918172020

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