What is Japanese Architecture?: A Survey of Traditional Japanese Architecture by Nishi, Kazuo

Kodansha USA, April 1996. Paperback. USED Good.

Kodansha USA, 1996-04-15. 1. paperback. Used: Good.

Tokyo: Kodansha International, 1996. Reprint ed.. Paperback small quarto, dustjacket (with flaps), very good plus condition (in very good plus dustjacket), black & white drawings, novelty foldout, map front endpapers, minimal edgewear jacket. 144 pp. This book describes construction, design, carpentry, and the history of Japanese Architecture from pre-history to mid-19th century. There are over 300 drawings, and a text that is straight to the point. The book is divided into four parts - religious structures, residences, castles, and places of entertainment. Contains fold-out three-dimensional model of the tearoom of Taian Teahouse. Architectural chronology list rear of book. Translated from Japanese.

Kodansha USA, 1996-04-15. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!