Netsuke: Japanese Life and Legend in Miniature

Edwin C Symmes

Hardback (31 Mar 1991)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Netsuke, the miniature carvings produced by highly skilled Japanese artists are more than just objets d'art. They originally functioned as toggles holding a wallet or pouch in place on a gentleman's pocketless kimono. This book provides a glance into the many facets of Japanese culture by telling the tales and legends surrounding the real and imaginary beings represented in these tiny yet powerful sculptures.

About the Publisher

Simon & Schuster Ltd

Simon & Schuster UK is one of the leading general book publishing companies in the UK. The group is based in London with sister companies in Australia, India, Canada and the United States. Within the UK division, there are three imprints: Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster Illustrated and Simon & Schuster Children's Books, which publish a wide and eclectic mix of authors ranging across commercial fiction, literary fiction, general non-fiction, and children's publications. Home to bestselling authors and award winners, Simon & Schuster UK prides itself on being a commercially driven publishing house of quality writing.

Book information

ISBN:	9780804816168
Publisher:	Simon & Schuster Ltd
Imprint:	Simon & Schuster Ltd
Pub date:	31 Mar 1991
Language:	English
Number of pages:	192
Weight:	862g
Height:	192mm
Width:	262mm
Spine width:	19mm