Japan; A Nisei's First Encounter

Published by Norman Graphics, Hong Kong
40 pages. Soft cover with traditional Japanese hand-stitched binding
32 richly reproduced Black & White images on 100lb text
Beautifully designed by Liz Pangerl of Casa Valencia

$24.00. Please contact us at info@douglasbeasley.com / 651-644-1400 to place an order.
 

THIS BOOK IS SOLD OUT. Contact us for a very limited-edition version with 'Torji Gate, Miya Jima' print.


Book Review: 

"Japan: A Nisei's First Encounter" is an exquisite little handstitched volume reproducing 32 photos from the trip. Each photo evokes something essentially Japanese — a rustic water basin, costumed sculpture, raked gravel, carp, a still life with calligraphy brushes. His serene image, "Torii Gate at Miya-Jima" is shown here."
 —Mary Abbe, Arts Editor, Minneapolis Star Tribune

Feedback

"The photos look great and I thought the design and construction were perfect, surprising and calm at the same time."
  – Vince Leo, Media Arts Chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), Minneapolis, MN

"Your Japan book is beautiful! It is absolutely breath taking and inspiring. It is truly an awesome accomplishment."
  – Heidi Eernisse, Palo Alto, CA

"I was moved and calmed by the time I spent with the pictures."
  – Tom DeBiaso, Dean, Minneapolis College of Art and Design (MCAD), Minneapolis, MN

"Your book is absolutely beautiful. The prints are breathtaking and even the layout and Japanese binding make it a work of art."
  – Maureen Messer, St Paul, MN

"It is spectacular. I love the elegant design and attention to detail. Not to mention the always incredible images!"
  – Lori Forte, Graphic Designer, Minneapolis, MN

"The design is exceptional and the printing and reproduction excellent."
  – Jim Marvy, Photographer, Minnetonka, MN

"We are absolutely smitten with it and love the sensation of holding it."
  – Suzanne Rose, Door Co, WI

"I almost cried when I saw the photos you took in my hometown."
  – Dr. Miki Harada-Izumi, Tokyo, Japan