Author: STREETER, TAJ
Title: The Art of the Japanese Kite
Description: New York: Weatherhill, 1974. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0834800888. B&W and Color; 7 3/4 x 10 1/4; 181 pages; Hard cover is glazed with black spine with white lettering. Slight rubbing to boards. DJ has light rubbing, scuffing, front flap is price clipped; in a mylar cover. Pages are clean and tight. Illustrated with color and b/w pictures. "This book is an American sculptor's joyous tribute to the Japanese kite. In 130 photographs, inclduing 52 in full color, and an immensely informative yet zestfuly spontaneous text, the author introduces a wide selection of Japanese kites. He also takes the reader into the workshops of 6 famous Japanese kite makers, where the process of making a kite unfolds....' Has a chapter on making your own kites.. Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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