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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very good
- Seller notes
- Personalize
- No
- Signed By
- Donald Richie
- Signed
- Yes
- Original Language
- English
- Inscribed
- No
- ISBN
- 9781611720242
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Stonebridge Press
ISBN-10
1611720249
ISBN-13
9781611720242
eBay Product ID (ePID)
210344856
Product Key Features
Book Title
Inland Sea
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Topic
Asia / Japan, Personal Memoirs, Essays & Travelogues
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Biography & Autobiography
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
14.8 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"The Inland Sea still gleams with the freshness of discovery. Years ago it was often called one of the great travel books, and so it seems today."--The National Post "A welcome reissue of the book Richie published in 1971, which has been celebrated as a classic in travel literature."--Thomas BeVier, Foreword Reviews Winter 2016 Issue "Richie's book, on its surface a travel account, is a beautiful reflection on all things Japanese by one of the country's most acute observers. Anyone with an interest in Japan would enjoy this book, and those lucky enough to be on a voyage through the Inland Sea even more so."--Longitude "A legendary book in the Japan field. The newest edition by Stone Bridge Press deserves a place of honor on your bookshelf--and in your mind."--Alexis Agliano Sanborn, JQ Magazine, "A welcome reissue of the book Richie published in 1971, which has been celebrated as a classic in travel literature."-- Thomas BeVier, Foreword Reviews Winter 2016 Issue "Richie's book, on its surface a travel account, is a beautiful reflection on all things Japanese by one of the country's most acute observers. Anyone with an interest in Japan would enjoy this book, and those lucky enough to be on a voyage through the Inland Sea even more so."-- Longitude "A legendary book in the Japan field. The newest edition by Stone Bridge Press deserves a place of honor on your bookshelf--and in your mind."-- Alexis Agliano Sanborn, JQ Magazine, "The Inland Sea still gleams with the freshness of discovery. Years ago it was often called one of the great travel books, and so it seems today."--The National Post "A welcome reissue of the book Richie published in 1971, which has been celebrated as a classic in travel literature."--Thomas BeVier, Foreword Reviews Winter 2016 Issue "It is a wonderful reminder of the joys of taking oneself out of one's usual element, of the comfort of strangers, of drifting without fixed destination, and of those fleetingly satori moments of mindful self-awareness that snatch the solitary traveller."--Jasper Sharp, All The Anime "Richie's book, on its surface a travel account, is a beautiful reflection on all things Japanese by one of the country's most acute observers. Anyone with an interest in Japan would enjoy this book, and those lucky enough to be on a voyage through the Inland Sea even more so."--Longitude "A legendary book in the Japan field. The newest edition by Stone Bridge Press deserves a place of honor on your bookshelf--and in your mind."--Alexis Agliano Sanborn, JQ Magazine, " The Inland Sea still gleams with the freshness of discovery. Years ago it was often called one of the great travel books, and so it seems today."-- The National Post "A welcome reissue of the book Richie published in 1971, which has been celebrated as a classic in travel literature."-- Thomas BeVier, Foreword Reviews Winter 2016 Issue "Richie's book, on its surface a travel account, is a beautiful reflection on all things Japanese by one of the country's most acute observers. Anyone with an interest in Japan would enjoy this book, and those lucky enough to be on a voyage through the Inland Sea even more so."-- Longitude "A legendary book in the Japan field. The newest edition by Stone Bridge Press deserves a place of honor on your bookshelf--and in your mind."-- Alexis Agliano Sanborn, JQ Magazine, "An elegiac prose celebration . . . a classic in its genre." -- Publishers Weekly "The Inland Sea still gleams with the freshness of discovery. Years ago it was often called one of the great travel books, and so it seems today." --The National Post "A welcome reissue of the book Richie published in 1971, which has been celepated as a classic in travel literature." --Thomas BeVier, Foreword Reviews Winter 2016 Issue "It is a wonderful reminder of the joys of taking oneself out of one's usual element, of the comfort of strangers, of drifting without fixed destination, and of those fleetingly satori moments of mindful self-awareness that snatch the solitary traveller." --Jasper Sharp, All The Anime "Richie's book, on its surface a travel account, is a beautiful reflection on all things Japanese by one of the country's most acute observers. Anyone with an interest in Japan would enjoy this book, and those lucky enough to be on a voyage through the Inland Sea even more so." --Longitude "A legendary book in the Japan field. The newest edition by Stone Bridge Press deserves a place of honor on your bookshelf--and in your mind." --Alexis Agliano Sanborn, JQ Magazine, "A legendary book in the Japan field. The newest edition by Stone Bridge Press deserves a place of honor on your bookshelf--and in your mind."-- Alexis Agliano Sanborn, JQ Magazine
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Table Of Content
THE INLAND SEA by Donald Richie Contents List of Photographs The Inland Sea Map of the Inland Sea Author's Note to the Original Edition Author's Note to the 2002 Edition
Synopsis
"An elegiac prose celebration . . . a classic in its genre."-- Publishers Weekly In this acclaimed travel memoir, Donald Richie paints a memorable portrait of the island-studded Inland Sea. His existential ruminations on food, culture, and love and his brilliant descriptions of life and landscape are a window into an Old Japan that has now nearly vanished. Included are the twenty black and white photographs by Yoichi Midorikawa that accompanied the original 1971 edition. Donald Richie (1924-2013) was an internationally recognized expert on Japanese culture and film. Yoichi Midorikawa (1915-2001) was one of Japan's foremost nature photographers., The classic travel journal, a quest for personal discovery and the ancient beauties and dying values of modern Japan., A timeless travel-writing classic that inspired the film, with photography by Yoichi Midorikawa. In this acclaimed travel memoir, Donald Richie paints a memorable portrait of the island-studded Inland Sea. His existential ruminations on food, culture, and love and his brilliant descriptions of life and landscape are a window into an Old Japan that has now nearly vanished. The book that cemented Donald Richie's reputation as a master of observation. With lucid prose, Richie searches for the heart of Japan among the waters sheltered between Japan's major islands. Included are the twenty black and white photographs by Yoichi Midorikawa that accompanied the original 1971 edition.
LC Classification Number
DS894.79.I542
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- t***o (176)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseBook shipped quickly, very well packaged. When it arrived, it was found to have several faults that had not been mentioned in the description. When these flaws were pointed out to the seller, compensation was immediately provided. Seller's attention to this matter was very professional, and reflects my overall postive evaluation. Thanks very much.
- r***r- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseItem was described accurately. Seller responded quickly. Item was shipped promptly and packed securely. The transaction was exemplary. I would buy from this seller again.
- e***s (315)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis was a great deal! Entire set of books at a fantastic price! Books were great and very happy with the condition! Both boxes arrived and the packing was great, each book individually wrapped in bubble wrap! Both boxes arrived pretty fast! As described. Very happy! Thank you, Friends Book Cellar! A+The Epic of Flight [Time Life Books] COMPLETE SET (#156192881982)