The Little Book of Japan

(Hardback)

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Japan is a country shrouded in mystery, even now in the 21st century. The myriadfacets that, when put together, compose the whole of this nation are impossible tofully capture. But in The Little Book of Japan, the dynamic photographer-writerteam of Gorazd Vilhar and Charlotte Anderson do a beautiful job of creating acelebration in words and images that encapsulates what makes this country soextraordinary.

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"Charlotte Anderson has taken on the subject of Japan, including culture, religion, history, geography, and covers it all in concise paragraphs lavishly illustrated by the photos of Gorazd Vilhar. Normally, a book with so many stunning images would be a coffee table extravaganza, but in bonsai style, The Little Book of Japan, contains its essence in 191 pages that fit within a bright red cover that is just six inches by six inches. The size makes it an easy book for the traveler to take along as a Japan guidebook, even though it is not the traditional guide to places to sleep and eat." --A Traveler's Library
"Covering a broad range of topics for the first time visitor, yet comprehensive enough for the truly Japan-obsessed, "The Little Book of Japan" is certainly not small in scope. This book offers a sneak peek into one of the world's most fascinating places." --The Japan Times
"The Little Book of Japan provides an armchair cultural, spiritual, and monumental tour of the Land of the Rising Sun from a mostly traditional perspective. An excellent small gift for both travelers and homebodies." --Foreword magazine

Author Bio

Gorazd Vilhar and Charlotte Anderson are a photographer-writer team who have resided in Japan since 1985. Vilhar is a native of Slovenia and is an art historian by education. Anderson is a cultural anthropologist by training. Together they have produced nine books on Japan and its traditional culture. Their work frequently appears in travel magazines and on the website of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).