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.
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Paperback Editions
May 2001 : Paperback
 | Title: In Praise of Shadows (Vintage classics) Author(s): Jun'ichiro Tanizaki ISBN: 0-09-928357-3 / 978-0-09-928357-7 (UK edition) Publisher: Vintage Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
June 1991 : Paperback
 | Title: In Praise of Shadows Author(s): Jun'ichiro Tanizaki ISBN: 0-224-02898-7 / 978-0-224-02898-1 (UK edition) Publisher: Jonathan Cape Ltd Availability: Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 1977 : Paperback
 | Title: In Praise of Shadows Author(s): Junichiro Tanizaki ISBN: 0-918172-02-0 / 978-0-918172-02-0 (USA edition) Publisher: Leete'S Island Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
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