The Fourth Treasure

by Todd Shimoda

Book Overview

Illustrated throughout with beautiful calligraphy,The Fourth Treasureis an original, surprising novel that weaves a suspenseful love story across and through two very different countries, cultures,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385503520
• ISBN13: 9780385503525
• Release Date: April 2002
• Publisher: Nan A. Talese
• Length: 349 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A beautiful and disturbing look into the mind.

Todd Shimoda does it again in his second novel. Like his first book, 365 View of Mt. Fuji, this novel easily segues between the 17th and the 21st centuries. 4th Treasure is so interesting because it is a mystery and a love story, a treatise of the workings of the brain and a step into the unknown mysteries of the mind, a study of both living in the past and denying ones roots. The characters are vivid and believable. Many of the characters lead tragic lives, but this tragedy is intermixed with some really funny plot twists. Without spoiling the story, I loved the way Shimoda tied things up at the end without making a very pretty package. Finally, the beautiful calligraphy created by, L J C Shimoda is stunning. It is especially notable since much of it represents the twisted and confused thoughts of the Sensei after his stroke and so is not traditional calligraphy at that point. The book is beautiful to look at and a compelling read.

Simply Wonderful!

This elegantly illustrated and beautifully written book is one I would highly recommend to anyone who loves to be lost in a good story, strong characters and an unforgettable read. Although the book was just released, I cannot wait to read another by this author! You'll love it.

Beautifully written and illustrated!

Todd Shimoda's "The Fourth Treasure" is simply the most beautiful book to come across my desk in years. The story is innovative and inventive, and the illustrations add depth and insight to the narrative of old cultures, new science and human striving. The Shimodas (L.J.C. Shimoda, Todd's wife, illustrated the book with her beautiful calligraphy and abstract work) have created a work of art that you'll be proud to put on your shelf with the rest of your classics. Nan A. Talese and Doubleday should be commended for the classy presentation of this wonderful work.