Bamboo in Japan
"... a worthy addition to the library of anyone interested in bamboo and its place in Japanese culture." -Orientations"It's beautifully produced, astoundingly comprehensive, and obviously a labor of love." -Surface Design Journal"Anyone who has interest in bamboo, bamboo crafts, rituals, or Japanese culture would benefit from owning this beautiful book." -Bamboo: The Magazine of The American Bamboo Society"A must for any library." -Los Angeles Basketry Guild Newsletter"... speaks to an American basketry artist's passionate engagement with a ubiquitous Japanese material and, by extension, with Japanese culture." -American Craft"Beautiful photography makes this book a coffee table star, but the thoughtful scholarship elevates it to the permanent reference shelf." -Oregonian"A visually stunning book with beautiful layout, extraordinary photographs, and sensitive, well-written text." -Fiberarts"Part lavish coffee-table book, part illustrated encyclopedia, it is an exceptional blend of beauty and instruction." -Joseph Lapenta, Ikebana International"A spectacularly beautiful book... Broad in coverage and fascinating to peruse ..." -Choice"... stunning graphics, photographs and comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the big grass. Recommended." -Kansai Time Out