Books

BOOKS

CLARK, Timothy T. / Osamu UEDA / Donald JENKINS. The Actor's Image. Print Makers of the Katsukawa School. Naomi Noble Richard, Editor. The Art Institute of Chicago, 1994. 28,7 : 25 cm. 503 S. mit zahlr. meist farb. Tafeln u. 740 s/w Kleinabb. im Katalog. Orig.-Leinen mit farb. illustr. Schutzumschlag.
Mit Künstlerbiographien, -Signaturen, -Siegeln, Biographien der Drucker, Bibliographie und "Chronological Listing of Actor Chritiques and Kabuki Playbills and Programs from various collections, used for the identification of the actor prints in this catalogue". – Tadelloses Exemplar. - (23485) - CHF 120

(FORRER, Matthi). The ear catches the eye. Music in Japanese prints. Leiden, Hotei Publ., 2000. 29,6 : 24,5 cm. 191 S. mit Textabb. u. 150 farb. Abb. Farbig illustr. Orig.-Kart.
Contributions by Magda Kyrova, Onno Mensink, Erika de Poorter, Thomas Leims, Linda Fujie, Margarita Winkel and Matthi Forrer (cataloffue prints). – “The ear catches the eye presents a clear picture of the diversity of Japanese instruments and their use in the Kabuki and Nō theatres, during various festivals and within the celebrated Yoshiwara pleasure quarter. The 150 featured prints depicting musical instruments have been described at length, the photographs of the actual instruments are accompanied by thorough explanations of their shape and use. This catalogue accompanied an exhibition held at the Gemeentemuseum, Den Haag.“ (Publisher’s text). - CHF 80

HERWIG, Arendie & Henk. Heroes pf the kabuki stage. An introduction to kabuki with retellings of famous plays illustrated by woodblock prints. Amsterdam, Hotei Publ., 2004. 30,2 : 25,5 cm. 359 S. mit zahlr. farb. Abb. Orig.-Leinen mit farbig illustr. Schutzumschlag.
“Heroes of the Kabuki Stage is written for Kabuki lovers and collectors of Kabuki woodblock prints alike, eager to know more about the interesting images on their prints. The book is a concise introduction to the world of Kabuki, placed in the historical and social context of Tokugawa and Meiji Japan between 1603 and 1912. Several aspects of Kabuki tradition, such as the playhouse itself, the interaction between actors and audiences, as well as the development of plays are explained. The elaborate costumes, make-up and different acting styles are discussed and illustrated. A brief historical outline is given of actor prints and their designers in both Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Osaka. A large section of the book is dedicated to retelling the 37 popular Kabuki plays, set against the background of their origins and supplemented by theatrical anecdotes. Main scenes of the plays and leading actor roles are amply illustrated by woodblock prints produced over a period of more than a century. An extensive index on roles, actors, playwrights, subjects and attributes will enable the reader and print collector to find his way in the spectacular world of Kabuki.“ (Publisher’s text). - CHF 180

KEYES, Roger S. and Keiko MIZUSHIMA. The Theatrical World of Osaka Prints. A Collection of Eighteenth und Nineteenth Century Japanese Woodblock Prints in the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1973. 28,5 : 31,8 cm. 334,(2) S. mit zahlr. teils farb. Tafeln u. s/w Textabb. Farb. illustr. Orig.-Kart.
Mit sehr schöner Widmung von Roger Keyes und Keiko Mizushima für den bedeutenden Schweizer Sammler Werner Schindler. – Obere Ecke am Rücken gering gestaucht, sonst sehr schönes Exemplar. - (23484) - CHF 100

KIKUCHI, SADAO. Ukiyo- e Taikei. 17 Bände. Tokyo, Shueisha, 1974-1976. Orig.-Leinen mit farbig illustr. Schutzumschlag und Schuber.
Vollständige Ausgabe aller 17 Bände mit insgesamt 4085 meist farbigen Abbildungen. – Sämtliche Beschreibungen in japanischer Sprache. – 1. Moronobu. - 2. Harunobu. - 3. Shunsho. - 4. Kiyonaga. - 5. Utamaro. - 6. Utamaro/Eishi. - 7. Sharaku. - 8. Hokusai. - 9. Toyokuni. - 10. Kunisada / Kuniyoshi / Eisen. - 11. Hiroshige. - 12. Kiyoshika. - 13. Hokusai (Die 36 Ansichten des Fuji). - 14. Hiroshige (Die 53 Stationen des Tokaido). - 15. Hiroshige / Eisen (Die 69 Stationen des Kisokaido). - 16. Hiroshige (Die 100 Ansichten von Edo, I). - 17. Hiroshige (Die 100 Ansichten von Edo, II). – Für den Kenner ein unentbehrliches Standardwerk zum japanischen Farbholzschnitt. – Tadelloses Exemplar. - CHF 1'600

NEUER, Roni / Herbert LIBERTSON / Susugu YOSHIDA. Ukiyo-e. 250 Years of Japanese Art. New York / London, Windward, 1979. 31,5 : 25 cm. 390 S. mit s/w Textabb. u. zahlr. Farbtafeln. Orig.-Leinen mit farbig illustr. Schutzumschlag.
Erste englischsprachige Ausgabe der italienischen Originalausgabe. – Mit Glossar, Index u. Bibliographie. – Tadelloses Exemplar. - (23483) - CHF 80

STEVENSON, John. Japanese Kite Prints. Selections from the Skinner Collection. Seattle, The Drachen Foundation, 2004. 31,2 : 26 cm. 234 S. mit zahlr. farb., teils gefalt. Tafeln. Orig.-Leinen mit farbig illustr. Schutzumschlag.
Neuwertig / as new. - CHF 90

CONDER, Josiah. The Flowers of Japan and the Art of Floral Arrangement. With illustrations by Japanese artists. Tokyo, Hakubunsha / Yokohama etc., Kelly and Walsh / London, Sampson Low, Marston, & Co., 1891. 35,9 : 26,6 cm. 136 text pages with 26 b/w illustr., 14 full page colour woodblock prints by Yoshitoshi et al, 40 b/w outline plates and colour woodblock illustrated covers.
“This beautiful and informative book was the first glimpse most Westerners ever had of the Japanese art of ikebana.
Its author, Josiah Conder, was a British architect invited to Japan at the end of the nineteenth century to help create Japan's first Western-style buildings. Conder remained there for the rest of his life, and his love of the country and its culture inspired him to undertake years of study of Japanese Painting, gardens, and flower arrangement.
Conder's classic text with its eloquent explanation of why certain seasonal flowers should be used, why some are "felicitous" and others "ominous”, and how even the simplest-looking arrangement can mean much more than meets the eye has a great deal to say not only about ikebana but about Japan's sense of ceremony and custom.
Richly illustrated throughout, and with sixteen pages of grand color pictures, this new edition of his pioneering work retains the period feel of the original. For modern enthusiasts of ikebana or of more Western-style flower arranging, the book offers a fascinating insight into the sensibilities that helped form the art, In addition, a wealth of written and pictorial information on the various containers used-bamboo tubes, bronze vases, lacquer ware, and baskets-will appeal to those who have an interest in Oriental antiques.” (Philadelphia Museum of Art, Library) – https://archive.org/details/flowersofjapanar00cond - (20307) - VERKAUFT / SOLD / VENDU

TOURIST LIBRARY: 1 - 33 (ohne die Hefte 16 u. 30). Tokyo, Board of Tourist Industry, Japanese Government Railways / Maruzen Co. (Heft 5-18), 1935-1940. 19,8 : 13,5 cm. Durchgehend teils farbig illustriert u. mit teils farb. Tafeln. Orig.-Kart. mit mont. farb. Deckelabb. u. meist mit Orig.-Cellophan-Umschlag.
Fast geschlossene Folge der schönen, informativen Reihe, die bis zu Heft 40, 1942 erschien. - 1. Tea Cult of Japan / 2. Japanese Noh Plays. / 3. Sakura - Japanese Cherry / 4. Japanese Gardens / 5. Hiroshige and Japanese Landscapes / 6. Japanese Drama / 7. Japanese Architecture / 8. What is Shinto? / 9. Castles in Japan / 10. Hot Springs in Japan / 11. Floral Art of Japan / 12. Children's Days in Japan / 13. Kimono - Japanese Dress / 14. Japanese Food / 15. Japanese Music / 17. Family Life in Japan / 18. Scenery of Japan / 19. Japanese Education / 20. Floral Calender of Japan / 21. Japanese Buddhism / 22. Odori (Japanese Dance) / 23. Kabuki Drama / 24. Japanese Wood-Block Prints / 25. History of Japan / 26. Japanese Folk-Toys / 27. Japanese Game of "Go" / 28. Japanese Couffure / 29. Japanese Sculpture / 31. Japan's Ancient Armour / 32. Angling in Japan / 33. Japanese Proverbs. - Band 3 mit leichtem Wasserrand am Einband unten, vereinzelt gering fleckig u. die überstehenden Kanten u. Kapitale leicht bestossen, wenige Seiten durch ehemalige Beilagen gebräunt. - Insgesamt schönes Exemplar der komplett seltenen Folge. - (15959) - VERKAUFT / SOLD / VENDU