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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Capture Japan
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewIs “capturing” Japan in images possible? Bohr’s anthology provides intriguing answers to this challenging question. This is a genuinely interdisciplinary and transcultural work that traces the production and global reshaping of “Japanese” images in post-World War II Japan and beyond. * Mitsuyo Wada-Marciano, Graduate School of Letters, Kyoto University, Japan *Japan may not be quite the fearsome economic dynamo it once was, but for that very reason its art world is attracting ever more attention. This book is a compelling series of essays by major scholars on the full spread of Japanese art from the immediate post-War, to now. It is essential reading for all those interested in Japan, in Modernity, in Contemporary Art, and in how non-Western modes of expression compete and conflate with those coming from the West. * Timon Screech, International Research Center for Japanese Studies (Nichibunken), Kyoto, Japan *‘Rich in tangible examples ranging from art photography and film culture through to video games, this volume demonstrates the importance of studying Japan and "Japan", proving how inextricably linked they are. Capture Japan will prove highly valuable in the Japanese-studies classroom and beyond.’ * Jaqueline Berndt, Professor in Japanese Language and Culture, Stockholm University, Sweden *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Notes on Contributors Acknowledgements Note on Text and Translation Introduction, Marco Bohr (Nottingham Trent University, UK) Part One: Signs Introduction to Part One, Marco Bohr 1. Le Samouraï - Jean-Pierre Melville’s Cinematic Japan, Miyao Daisuke (University of California, USA) 2. Dreaming of Mexico: Japanese Artists Discover the Other, Ramona Bajema (Japan Society, USA) 3. Re/Placing Barthes in the Post-Bubble Era: Youthful Disaffection, Online Fandom, and the Reoriented Visions of ‘Japan’ in Iwai Shunji’s All About Lily Chou-Chou, Man-tat Terence Leung (Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong) Part Two: Myths Introduction to Part Two, Marco Bohr 4. The ‘Last Japanese Soldier’: Putting the Nation into Play, Martin Picard (Leipzig University, Germany) and Martin Roth (Ritsumeikan University, Japan) 5. Sugimoto Hiroshi and the Emergence of a Geopolitical ‘Japanese style’, Marco Bohr (Nottingham Trent University, UK) 6. Japan as an ‘erotic paradise’ in the Sino-Japanese mobility context: ethnographic encounters, Jamie Coates (University of Sheffield, UK) Part Three: Ruins Introduction to Part Three, Marco Bohr 7. Shadows of the Atomic Bombings in The Family of Man: The American photographic exhibition tour of Japan in the post-occupation period, Takenaka Yumi Kim (Ritsumeikan University, Japan) 8. Fractured Land, Then and Now: The Resurgence of Ruins in the 1996 Japan Pavilion of the Venice Biennale, Carrie L. Cushman (University of Hartford, USA) 9. Burnt Dresses Left for the Future – Ishiuchi Miyako’s photographic series hiroshima (2007–present), Hagiwara Hiroko (Osaka Prefecture University, Japan) Part Four: Transformations Introduction to Part Four, Marco Bohr 10. Representing Japan: Stereotyping and Self-Stereotyping in the many Careers of Yamaguchi Yoshiko, Jennifer Coates (University of Sheffield, UK) 11. Myth, Manga, Technology and Gender: Chobits and the Postwar Pygmalion, Selma A. Purac (Western University, Canada) 12. Personal Connections and Global Relations: Staging “Japan of the Imagination” in the 1980s, Melissa Miles (Monash University, Australia) Index
£104.06
Arcadia Publishing Chicagos Lollapalooza Days 18931934
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£21.24
Gingko Press, Inc Mural Masters: A New Generation
Book SynopsisA stunning showcase of work by more than ninety street painters, including both scene legends and up-and-coming artists.
£38.94
Gingko Press, Inc Nation of Graffiti Artists
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£31.50
Shanghai Press The Beginner's Guide to Chinese Calligraphy
Book SynopsisPerfect for beginners, this calligraphy book teaches over 100 Chinese paintings and calligraphies along with historical and cultural information.Chinese calligraphy is a unique visual art form that can be appreciated regardless of having previous knowledge of Chinese characters. While modern Chinese calligraphy consists of five styles, this book focuses on the semi-cursive script, a practical style that emphasizes the transition and structure between strokes.The Beginner's Guide to Chinese Calligraphy Semi-Cursive Script teaches how to write the practical and artistic semi-cursive script. Based on the style of Zhao Mengfu, a master of semi-cursive script, you will learn the distinct features of the script and what exemplifies the semi-cursive style. This guide, with step by step illustrations, reduces the difficulty for beginners to learn Chinese calligraphy and is truly a must for Chinese calligraphy amateurs.
£12.30
Sasquatch Books Flora Forager Butterfly Notecards
Book SynopsisA wonderful pairing with the Metamorphosis journal or a beautiful stand-alone gift, this notecard set includes 16 cards featuring 8 original compositions (with over 15 moths and butterflies), colored envelopes, and a gorgeous keepsake box. The backs of the cards list the common and scientific names of each butterfly and moth as well as the organic materials used to create each piece.
£15.65
Chicago Review Press A Mythic Obsession: The World of Dr. Evermor
Book SynopsisIn addition to hundreds of whimsical welded sculptures, Tom Every poured most of his effort into the Forevertron, the world’s largest sculpture built by a single person, and in the process, he discovered his alter ego: Dr. Evermor. With the full participation of Tom and Eleanor Every, Every’s amazing life is keenly documented, including never published family photos, sketches, and personal memories, producing a detailed portrait of a unique self-taught artist. From a very early age, Every collected, modified, and resold cast-off industrial material. His work as a salvager led him to Alex Jordan Jr., creator of the House on the Rock. When the time is right (and only Dr. Evermor will know when) the famous, enigmatic scientist will climb the winding staircase of the Forevertron and enter its egg-shaped travel chamber, power up the dynamos and flip on the thrusters, and fly away on a “highball to heaven,” propelled by an electromagnetic lighting force beam. Or so the story goes. Anyone who has spent time at the elaborate visionary environment created by Tom Every has heard some variation of the Evermor myth. Lesser known is the story behind the story, the fascinating history of this one-of-a-kind creative spirit.
£17.05
Octopus Publishing Group Tate Project Collage
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£20.16
Octopus Publishing Group The Tattoo Dictionary
Book SynopsisAn essential A-Z guide to the secret language of tattoos. Discover the true meanings behind over 200 popular tattoos with this comprehensive book, illustrated with over 100 tattoo designs. From sailors' swallows and Mexican skulls to prisoners' barbed wire and intricate Maori patterns, tattoos have been used as a means of communication by cultures all over the world for thousands of years. Through meticulous research, The Tattoo Dictionary uncovers the history of the most popular symbols in tattoo history, revealing their hidden meanings and the long-forgotten stories behind them in this beautifully packaged book.
£19.73
Orion Publishing Co Stick and Skate: Skateboard Stickers
Book SynopsisAn irresistible collection of artwork and 140 peelable stickers from iconic brands including Chocolate, Almost and HUF, this is a must-have for skate fans.Skateboarding is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity, and stickers remain at the heart of its vibrant - and often anarchic - culture. Now an Olympic sport, skateboarding will reach a whole new demographic and as Packard Fancher wonders in his foreword:"Will that change it? It's an exciting, if slightly concerning thought - traditionally we haven't liked outsiders meddling in our affairs. But rest assured: skateboarding, like graffiti and street art, will always attract outsiders, the independent kids who are drawn to the counterculture. These kids will still become obsessed with this useless wooden toy, whether it's cool or not. They'll love the graphics, the style, the vibe, the heroes, and the villains, and they'll continue to skate until their bodies can't take it anymore. They'll develop a network of friends that will last a lifetime, and they'll discover a ton about themselves, while shaping their own identity in the world. It'll be the same as it ever was!"Featuring interviews, photographs and both new and highly collectable classic stickers, this timely collection is perfect for skateboard fans of all ages.
£17.09
Power Publications Bleed Bled Said
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£21.97
Dietrich Reimer Tattoos in Der Kunst: Materialitat - Motive -
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£35.79
Koenemann Street Art
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£21.12
Deutscher Verlag Fur Kunstwissenschaft Geschichte Und Weltordnung: Graphische Modelle
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£149.00
Publikat Verlags und Handels KG Blackbook Sessions V.5
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£26.96
Rm Verlag, S.L. Welcome Amigos to Tijuana Graffiti on the Border
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£51.85
Instituto Monsa de Ediciones New Tattoo, The
Book SynopsisTattoos are more than just ink on skin; they are a window into the soul of those who wear them. The New Tattoo is packed with glorious full-colour photographs that explore the amazing range and creativity of designs that can be found in today's tattoo culture, and shows how tattoo artists are influenced by art, fashion and contemporary culture from around the world.
£25.54
Blume Pop Art
£25.03
Mondadori Electa Alan Chan: Collecting Inspiration for Design
Book SynopsisThis rare personal insight into the influences and inspirations behind acclaimed Hong Kong designer and collector Alan Chan gives an intimate view of the collection of objects he has fastidiously assembled throughout his life, and the creative process they have informed. The pioneering, award-winning, and self-taught designer is known for his inventive and innovative designs. Effectively organised by theme, from tea to dragons, and with an emphasis on objects produced for China Trade, many of the elegant pieces photographed for this book showcase Chan s insatiably inquiring mind. They offer insights into how his passion for collecting drives his characteristically whimsical signature take on East and West, tradition and innovation, where there is always a twist of the unexpected. Part autobiography, part reflection on creativity, it is full of insights into Chan s remarkable design process, making it a treat for the eyes and a valuable resource for new and established designers alike.
£47.45
Peeters Publishers Context and Meaning: Proceedings of the Twelfth
Book SynopsisThis volumes contains 81 contributions on ancient wall painting presented in the form of papers and posters during the twelfth triennial meeting of the Association Internationale pour la Peinture Murale Antique (AIPMA) held at Athens from September 16 through September 20, 2013. 120 participants were guests of Radboud University Nijmegen and the École Française d’Athènes, in collaboration with the Netherlands Institute at Athens, and the National Hellenic Research Foundation. In recent decades there has been a growing interest among researchers in the analysis of paintings in terms of their context rather than as expressions of art in and for itself. Therefore the conference focused on figural themes, and to the iconographical and iconological problems of paintings considered in relation to their specific contexts. Which messages images in wall painting, from the archaic to the late-antique period (ca 700 BC-AD 500) conveyed to contemporary viewers in specific contexts and how were they received? Many contributions in this volume zoom in on the rationale behind the use of specific motifs in wall paintings, the syntax of decorative systems in particular contexts, as well as specific fashions in the use of figural themes in determined areas or sites in the ancient world. Within the series of BABESCH supplements, this book is a sequel to the third one of 1993 which contains the proceedings of the fifth AIPMA conference in Amsterdam. The two editors have carried out extensive research in the field of ancient mural decorations, especially in the context of Roman houses, villas, and temples, and were members of subsequent AIPMA boards. While Eric Moormann was responsible for the organisation of the Amsterdam colloquium in 1992, Stephan Mols organised the Athens conference in 2013, the proceedings of which are presented in this BABESCH supplement. Both Mols and Moormann are members of the Institute for Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies of the Faculty of Arts of Radboud University at Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
£115.00
