Today I’m partnering with Tuttle Publishing to give away two (2) copies of Japanese Design by Patricia J. Graham! This giveaway contest is open to everyone worldwide.
In Japanese Design, Asian art expert and author Patricia J. Graham explains how Japanese aesthetics based in fine craftsmanship and simplicity developed. Her unusual, full-color presentation reveals this design aesthetic in an absorbing way, using a combination of insightful explanations and more than 160 stunning photos. Focusing upon ten elements of Japanese design, Graham explores how visual qualities, the cultural parameters and the Japanese religious traditions of Buddhism and Shinto have impacted the appearance of its arts.
Tuttle Publishing has amazing collection of books, especially topics extending in Asian and Japanese cultures. You can start checking out their bestsellers if you are looking for new books to read. I will be giving away more books in the future with Tuttle Publishing, so stay tuned!
To enter for your chance to win one of two (2) copies, please leave a comment on this post that answers the following question:
What kind of Japanese design appeals to you?
You can earn up to five bonus entries by leaving a separate comment (with the same email address) for each of the below actions:
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Two (2) winners will be selected via Random.org and announced on Monday, March 9, 2015. This giveaway closes on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 12 p.m. PST and is open to participants worldwide (everyone!). The winners will be contacted via email, so please include a valid email address in the email address entry box.
Full Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Tuttle Publishing.
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Thank you so much for participating this giveaway! Here are the winners:
Congratulations Suzan Nakashima (#115) and Al Grappone (#184)! I’ll email you shortly.
I love all Japanese designs……….The simplicity and beauty influenced by nature is awesome. Follow you on youtube.
I am following on Google+ ^_^
I love the Yosegi-Zaiku woodwork from Hakone!
I have enjoyed your blog/website and Facebook entries very much… You have inspired me to venture out to the ” unknown” in cooking 🙂 thank you for the awesome videos to guide my every step … Being a 74 yr. old “Latina grandmother” it has been a BIG step for me away from my comfort zone!! I plan to follow on Pinterest 🙂
I like Japanese ceramics.
Hi Nami…….Is this giveaway still on. The dates are off.
Any hoo……I just love the simplicity of Japanese design.
Sorry – I copy & pasted that section from the past giveaway. I shouldn’t be writing a post past midnight…. >_< Thank you for letting me know the error - it's been fixed. Good luck! 🙂
I love notan.
I illustrate with ink a lot, so I try to keep notan in mind when working on any picture.
I am quite confused with regards to this giveaway 🙁
The giveaway was part of the recent “Tofu pizza” post but yet says that the giveaway closes on the 10th February 2014 but we are in 2015!!
And it further says that the winners will be announced on the “11 February 2015” .. but it is already the “23rd of February”??
Please clarify….
Sorry – I copy & pasted that section from the past giveaway. I shouldn’t be writing a post past midnight…. >_< Thank you for letting me know the error - it's been fixed. Good luck! 🙂
Follower on Google+
I like the simple old Japanese designs – the ornated tea sets, tatami mats, the beautifully painted sliding doors – the use of a little things like a pot plant to make a big difference and not to mention architecture – especially that of the shrines and their gardens .. just love it !!
I also love traditional courtyard gardens in city houses.
Whoops, now following on Pinterest. Forgot to put on entry 2.
I love kimono fabric patterns.
Subscribed to Namiko Chen on YouTube.
Liked JOC on Facebook
The simplicity or the concept of “less is more” is what appeals Japanese design to me.