Gain insight into both modern and Japanese styles with this stunning Japanese interior design book.The Japanese traditional house defines Japanese style. The Japanese; however; being a practical and resourceful people; do not so limit themselves. They know that there are times when the spirit breaks the bounds of quiet simplicity.In more than 300 beautiful photographs of the homes of both Westerners and Japanese; this book presents the art of living with Japanese style; offering exciting new ideas and inspiration for all. Exquisite homes in the Tokyo area; focusing on original and attractive use of Japanese antiques and folk crafts; are showcased. Also included is the latest information on antique markets and hints for where to see the art of livingmdash;in galleries; textile and craft shops; and restaurants.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An interesting history of PopeyeBy MindfxrAn interesting history of Popeye. He is one of those forgotten characters and this book keeps the history alive. You can tell there was much research done3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Not perfect. but probably as good as well ever getBy A. GammillAs others have observed. the author does appear to be a living encyclopedia on the subject of the spinach-loving sailor. The book is. for the most part. exhaustively researched and leaves nary a stone unturned. There are. however. a few of reasons I have rated it 4 instead of 5 stars.First of all. while no one could reasonably argue Mr. Grandinetti is a Popeye expert. hes hardly an expert writer. His casual writing style unfortunately results in some haphazard organization. An experienced editor would prove invaluable here. Specifically. hes given to going off on tangents while discussing a particular topic. To be fair. such tangents usually are relevant; they simply struck this reader as jarring interruptions to the narrative flow.The author also inserts quite a bit of opinion in with his facts. This often takes the form of "Popeye fans around the world feel that. . ." While many would probably argue that being co-founder of the International Popeye Fan Club means Mr. Grandinetti CAN speak for many. I again found this style of writing distracting.Last and least. for the price tag on this baby. I think some color pictures could have been printed. The black and white ones are many and varied. the majority of them quite rare. so this is a minor gripe.OK. enough complaining. On the plus side. I greatly appreciate having a detailed listing of all the Popeye cartoons from the 30s to the 90s. And while the majority of folks know the character more from the cartoons than E.C. Segars comic strip. its gratifying to see a large portion devoted to Popeyes humble ink paper origins. Certainly. this book was a labor of love. And while I stand by my criticisms listed above. I do feel that this is an essential book for Popeye enthusiasts.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Nothing Short of GeniusBy Robert RohanThis book is nothing short of genius. A detailed account of the creation of this legendary cartoon character that is still enjoyed by millions. This is the type of documentary that you just cant put down and it answers many. many questions about the history of Popeye the Sailor. Fred Grandinetti has put together an in depth analysis of the old salt and has delivered a classic piece of literature to be enjoyed for generations to come.
