Product Description

Here, three leading Western photographers present three contrasting visions of contemporary Japan: the traditional, the urban and the rural.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1015645 in Books
• Published on: 2002-11-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 136 pages

Review
"Three different photographers provide their unique views of Japan, resulting in landscapes, depictions of urban life and the spiritual icons of the culture." -Outdoor Photographer
"Stunning.... The fact that this work is by well-informed outsiders rather than by Japanese makes it more accessible to westerners, for the commentators seem to have a good sense of what might be unclear to those unfamiliar with the country. And Japanscapes is certainly a gorgeous introduction." -bookloons.com (Online)
"Sumptuous. ...Durston weaves together local lore and historical sites to create a panoply of provocative walking tours that take the reader back in time to the elegance of earlier days." -Nikkei West
" 'Not more coffee-table books!' I hear you cry. Well, yes, in the sense 'Kyoto' and 'Japanscapes' are large full-color books stuffed with more photography than information, but 'no' because these books are actually worth more time than it takes to down an espresso." -The Japan Times
"The mother of all photobooks on contemporary 'Japan'." -The Daily Yomiuri
"This is a sumptuous volume both for photo lovers and those wishing to get behind some of the stereotypical images of Japanese life. ...Japanscapes offers a tessellated, pulsating glimpse of a country that remains an important trend-setter and cultural icon for the rest of the world." -JapanVisitor.com (online)