Japan Journeys

In addition to prints showcasing Japan's natural beauty, Marks' carefully curatedselection depicts roads and railways; favourite pastimes, such as blossom viewingand attending festivals; beloved entertainment, such as kabuki theatre; thefashions they wore, and the food they ate. Additional Reviews: "With its glossy pages and bold colors, Japan Journeys does justice to its content, gathering a curated set of woodblock images that give the reader a holistic view of the artistic tradition. It's an essential gift for lovers of Japanese landscapes and city scenes, and an ideal entree for art lovers who are less familiar with the style." — Shelf Awareness "I recommend this book to anyone who's interested in ukiyo-e or to people who want to enjoy beautiful traditional Japanese pictures from the past few centuries. If you're a fan of traditional Japanese woodblock prints, I'm sure you won't be disappointed." — Zooming Japan blog "Whether you are a modern day traveler heading to Japan, an armchair traveler, a Japan-ophille, an artist or art student, or simply a lover of beautiful things, you will enjoy your trip into the history of Japan, through the eyes of those who have gone before and in their art, leaving a legacy of beauty and detail for all to enjoy." — Blue Wolf Reviews "This is a really beautiful book, and interesting too! I defy anyone to flick through the 160-odd pages of this book and not find a single image that makes them want to visit Japan. Andreas Marks clearly knows his stuff, and he has chosen a really lovely selection of images to portray Japan from a variety of angles. Whether it is people, natural landscapes or buildings that you like, there is something here for everyone." — Haiku Girl blog "Readers will learn how Japan first became involved with the World…