The Beauty of Everyday Things

by Soetsu Yanagi

Book Overview

The Japanese philosopher and aesthete's definitive, hugely influential exposition of his philosophy of folkcrafts, setting out the hallmarks of Japanese design as we know it today: anonymity, quality, simplicity and honesty--and, of course, wabi-sabi, the beauty of imperfection

A Penguin Classic

Our lives are filled with objects. Everyday things used in everyday settings, they are our constant companions. As such, writes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0241366356
• ISBN13: 9780241366356
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 4.3" x 7.0"