{"product_id":"japanese-folk-art-and-design-3","title":"Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 3: Mountain and Fishing Villages","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"245\" data-start=\"120\"\u003eThe third volume of the comprehensive series \"Japanese Folk Tools,\" published in memory of the folklorist Keizo Shibusawa.\u003cbr\u003eThis book features everyday tools, fishing gear, hunting tools, and gathering tools passed down in mountain and fishing villages, with photography by Sumi Sonobe. It accurately captures the appearance of the tools, including traces of their use, and conveys the regional culture and lifestyle in a three-dimensional way through photographs and detailed explanations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"369\" data-start=\"247\"\u003eThe printing method used is gravure printing, which is characterized by its deep, rich monochrome reproduction.\u003cbr\u003eIt expresses the texture and weight of folk tools without fail, and goes beyond mere documentary photographs to bring out their sculptural beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[Title] In Memory of Professor Keizo Shibusawa: Commemorative Publication - Japanese Folk Tools, Volume 3: Mountain and Fishing Villages, Keiyusha Edition\u003cbr\u003e[Publisher] Keiyusha\u003cbr\u003e[Publication Date] February 28, 1966 (Showa 41)\u003cbr\u003e[Number of pages] 201 pages\u003cbr\u003e[Size] External dimensions: approx. 30.4 x 22.4 x 3.3 cm, 1.51 kg\u003cbr\u003e[Format] Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e[Title Reading] Shibusawa Keizo Sensei Tsuitou Kinen Shuppan: Nihon no Mingu, Dai-san-kan, Yama Gyoron, Keiyusha Ban\u003cbr\u003e[Author(s), Editor(s), etc.] Isogai Isamu, Sakurada Katsunori\/Author(s), Sonobe Sumi\/Photographer\u003cbr\u003e[Printing] Gravure Seikosha, Chuo Seihan Printing \/ Printing, Matsumoto Bookbinding \/ Binding\u003cbr\u003e[ISBN] None\u003cbr\u003e[Condition] Used \u003cb\u003e[\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb\u003e] Below average\u003c\/b\u003e (overall age-related yellowing, box damage\/minor stains, cover damage, the main body is relatively good)\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e [Accessories] Slipcase\u003cbr\u003e[Published in]\u003cbr\u003e[Related Exhibitions]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIsamu Isogai (1905-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture in 1905.\u003cbr\u003eAfter graduating from the Mechanical Engineering Department of Kobe Higher Technical School, he worked in industrial education while also belonging to the Attic Museum (Japanese Folk Culture Research Institute) run by Keizo Shibuya, where he engaged in research on folk crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSakurada Katsunori (1903-?) (Currently being verified)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture in 1903.\u003cbr\u003eGraduated from the History Department of Keio University. In 1935, became a member of Attic Museum and mainly conducted research related to farmers. In 1955, mainly conducted research related to fishing villages.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1955, he was appointed Director of the Fisheries Museum of the Fisheries Agency.\u003cbr\u003eHis major works include \"Folk Customs of Fishing Villages\" (Issen-sha) and \"Fishermen\" (Rikujin-sha).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSonobe Kiyoshi ( \u003cstrong data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"59\"\u003e1921–1996\u003c\/strong\u003e )\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Tsukijima, Tokyo in 1921.\u003cbr\u003eIn 1943, he joined the publishing house Tosho-sha and studied under Ihei Kimura.\u003cbr\u003eAfter the war, he worked for Sun News Photos and Iwanami Film Studio, and also participated in the photography for the \"Iwanami Photo Library.\"\u003cbr\u003eAfter becoming independent in 1957, he traveled throughout the country, recording the culture, customs, and daily lives of the people.\u003cbr\u003eKnown for works such as \"Kitakami River\" and \"Lost Landscapes of Japan,\" he also received the Japan Photographic Society Award.\u003cbr\u003eThroughout his life, he continued to photograph the original landscapes, folk culture, and local culture of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"そのべきよし｜薗部澄 \/ SONOBE Kiyoshi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43547372879914,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/4280\/0938\/files\/3-3093561.jpg?v=1774421600","url":"https:\/\/bunbuku.live\/en\/products\/japanese-folk-art-and-design-3","provider":"文福","version":"1.0","type":"link"}