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?
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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.
Following Just One Cookbook on Pinterest.
Subscribed to Namiko Chen on YouTube.
I liked Just One Cookbook on Facebook.
I liked Tuttle Publishing.
I like wabi sabi design.
Love this style
For me, it is CULTURE design. Japan lifestyle.
Love following you on facebook
Seems to be an interesting book, love Japanese designs. Thank you!
Hope I win!!! I’m a huge fan of Japanese architecture with their use of wood and natural elements.
Subscribed on YouTube, liked on both Facebooks, followed on Pinterest, and added on Google+ . BWT I love your website and I am going to try out your pork cutlet recipe tonight! Yum!
I recently went to Japanese woodblock print exhibit at a fine arts museum. I was awestruck by the simple beauty and calming zen-like atmosphere the prints created. It amazed me how each block of wood was painstakingly cut and carved for each layer of the print to be colored and stamped. I probably could have stayed there for hours a wouldn’t have even known any time had past at all. After that experience I’ve learned you really can’t just throw some stuff together and call it “art” (not good art anyway). If you want it to be good you need to put in that extra effort and take the time for adding in the details. In the end your outcome will be worth the time and work.
I adore the traditional Japanese patterns on kimonos and origami paper.
I’m following on Google + 🙂
I liked JOC on FB Too 😀
I am following on pinterest!
I liked on FB!