Understanding Japanese Woodblock-Printed Illustrated Books: A Short Introduction to Their History, Bibliography and Format

Understanding Japanese Woodblock-Printed Illustrated Books offers a wider understanding and appreciation of the illustrated books produced in Japan between 1603 and 1912. It is a valuable tool for scholars of early modern Japanese art and literature and a broad range of other disciplines who wish to integrate the content of Japanese illustrated books into their teaching and research. As a handbook aimed at collectors, curators and librarians, it is also an essential resource to assist in evaluating, describing and conserving the books in their care. The background essays, a detailed glossary and case studies are equally of interest to students of the history and art of the book, publishing, printing and book illustration.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9004258310
• ISBN13: 9789004258310
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Brill
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.7" x 10.0"