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Japanese Papermaking
by Barrett, Timothy
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/Good
- ISBN 10
- 083480185X
- ISBN 13
- 9780834801851
- Seller
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Tokyo, Japan
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About This Item
US: Weatherhill, 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting.The spine remains undamaged. "This most comprehensive book on the subject sheds light on every facet of a time-honored craft and offers complete instructions on how to duplicate its exquisite results in the West. Part 1, The Craft in Japan, draws on the author's experience learning to make paper in Japan and documents Japanese papermaking as it has been practiced for centuries. Part 2, The Craft in the West, gives step-by-step instructions for the two methods of Japanese papermaking. Every aspect of papermaking is explained in depth, including cultivation of paper mulberry in the West, weaving the flexible mold surface (su), and evaluation of the finished paper. A chapter on variations answers many common question asked about the process, covering watermarking, making laminations with leaves and other natural materials, using Western equipment in Japanese processes, and making paper for printmaking, book conservation, and other specific uses. A substantial bibliography and glossary further supplement the text"--.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Infinity Books Japan (JP)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- RWARE0000066624
- Title
- Japanese Papermaking
- Author
- Barrett, Timothy
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good/Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 083480185X
- ISBN 13
- 9780834801851
- Publisher
- Weatherhill
- Place of Publication
- US
- Date Published
- 1984
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Infinity Books Japan
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Tokyo
About Infinity Books Japan
Infinity Books Japan,was founded in the year 2002, we pride ourselves in being there for our customers, we deal in, used, rare, out of print and first editions.
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