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A delicious collection of essays, recipes, and practical plant information exploring Japan's thriving culture of foraged foods. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Eating Wild Japan Tracking the Culture of Foraged Foods, with a Guide to Plants and Recipes Author Winifred Bird Illustrator Paul Poynter A delicious collection of essays, recipes, and practical plant information exploring Japan's thriving culture of foraged foods. From bracken to butterbur to "princess" bamboo, some of Japan's most iconic foods are foraged, not grown, in its forests, fields, and coastal waters--yet most Westerners have never heard of them. In this book, journalist Winifred Bird eats her way from one end of the country to the other in search of the hidden stories of Japan's wild foods, the people who pick them, and the places whose histories they've shaped. "A beautiful and thoughtful exploration of the deep relationship--past and present--between people and wild plants in one of the world's richest foraging regions."—Samuel Thayer, author of Incredible Wild Edibles and The Forager's Harvest Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 03/30/21 PISBN PRICE 9781611720617 $18.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9781611729436 $9.95 DIMENSIONS 6 x 8" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 264 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise READ AN EXCERPT ON LITHUB "Winifred Bird's insightful essays and illustrated guide to Japan’s wild edible plants — the first of its kind in English — is next-level reading for Japanese food lovers. " —Travel and Leisure "Eating Wild Japan satiates the mind, providing a detailed exploration of Japan’s intricate, ever important food culture." —The Japan Times "Beautifully written, light, intimate and — at times — funny." —The Society of Environmental Journalists "An in-depth, humanistic, and fascinating journey across the wilds of the country in search of foraging." —Nyri Bakkalian, Unseen Japan "Bird is outstanding in illuminating the way food and subjugation have historically been tied together, causing the disappearance of foraging practices.” —The Asian Review of Books "Not only a superbly-written and engaging read but plays an important role in spreading and preserving the knowledge of the Japanese wilderness." —Metropolis Magazine "This investigative and engaging book educates, enthralls and entices the reader to explore what Japan’s rich woodlands have to offer." —Tokyo Weekender “Winifred Bird has done all the hard work of researching, translating and learning from Japanese experts to compile the first English language book on this topic… Bird writes with clear passion for plants and people and so these important environmental and social issues are lightened with optimism… There is inspiration to be found here, whether you travel to Japan or not, to reconnect with the plants and food of your local area.” —Japan Society UK Review "Eating Wild Japan isn’t just a book dedicated to lesser-known produce hidden in Japan’s countryside; it’s an exhibit on sustainable living, remembering the food of our past, and eating what is in abundance." —AJET Connect Magazine "A charming escape, as well as a practical guide for those who choose to explore on their own." —Story Circle Network "Winifred Bird has penned a delightful homage to those who practice the art of bringing wild foods deliciously to table. Eating Wild Japan triggered fond memories of outings with my mother-in-law in Shikoku unearthing edible shoots and roots that her kitchen wisdom later turned into a feast." —Elizabeth Andoh, author of Washoku and Kansha "Inspired by an engaging countrywoman neighbor and nearly a decade living in rural Japan, Winifred Bird sought out experts throughout the country to write this book on wild plants and seaweeds. The characters are just as fascinating as the plants and the recipes for how to prepare them found throughout the book. And although not intended as an official field guide, the descriptions and background included for the entries in the Guide to Plants are extremely thorough and informative. Eating Wild Japan fills a hole that much needed filling in the landscape of writing on Japanese food." — Nancy Singleton Hachisu, author of Japan: The Cookbook "A beautiful and thoughtful exploration of the deep relationship--past and present--between people and wild plants in one of the world's richest foraging regions. And filled with recipes that I am eager to try, for many of these plants, or their close relatives, are found in North America. Winifred Bird has captured the deeper meaning of wild edibles, both to the people who eat them, and to the wild landscapes these people cherish." —Samuel Thayer, author of Incredible Wild Edibles and The Forager's Harvest "Winifred Bird has created a fascinating, thought-provoking, and delightful book. A must read for anyone interested in the role of wild edibles in Japanese culture and cuisine. A scrumptious story that made me want to eat and travel with Bird as my companion." —Gina Rae La Cerva, author of Feasting Wild: In Search of the Last Untamed Food “Finally, someone has written a book on Sansai that can begin to answer some of my questions about different plants, how they’re consumed, and most delicious of all: a glimpse into the role they play in Japanese culture. Eating Wild Japan is a savory collection of essays into the world of Sansai, a sort of catch-all term for many traditional wild plants eaten in Japan. Lovers of foraging will find new things in its pages absent from North American and Euro-centric wild food literature.” —Chef Alan Bergo, author of foragerchef.com and The Forager Chef's Book of Flora “For actual and armchair travelers and for everyone who loves Japan—its people, culture, and authentic foodways—Winifred Bird's Eating Wild Japan is a charming and indispensable companion. There are many tasty recipes (most easily reproducible at home) and a fantastic guide to plants. But this is far more than a manual for cooking with gathered greens or seaweed. Bird's essays introduce us to the folks who protect and cultivate forests, fields, and shores as she walks us along the back roads and byways of quiet villages and outlying islands, gathering ancient, edible knowledge. Soon we're drinking green tea and snacking on dried persimmons, fiddlehead ferns, and local sansai tempura, made from weeds and wild mountain vegetables. Illustrated with simple line drawings by Paul Poynter, Eating Wild Japan will make you reconsider the essential connections between wildlands, conservation, and food.” —Caroline Fraser, author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder “At once fascinating and practical, Winifred Bird's roving inquiry offers more than a curated guide to Japan's wild edible plants and their preparation. It's a blueprint for making our own journeys into distant foodways. The result is a deeper understanding of people and place--and a basket full of extraordinary ingredients to brighten the table." —Langdon Cook, author of Upstream: Searching for Wild Salmon, from River to Table "Eating Wild Japan is a thoughtful English-language introduction to the foraged flavors of Japan. This book transports you to a world guided by the nuances of the season, and after reading it you will never look at the landscape in Japan quite the same way again." —Alexis Agliano Sanborn, Director, Nourishing Japan & Co-Host, Seasons by Seasons Podcast “This is a terrific book, and the only one of its kind. A fascinating and knowledgeable history, many insightful stories about the roles these plants play in people’s lives, a useful wild plant guide, and delicious recipes. You’ll want to try them all!” —Azby Brown, author of Just Enough: Lessons in living green from traditional Japan “I long to encounter every enchanting forest, passionate preservationist, and bracingly bitter taste Winifred Bird vividly describes. I’m grateful to learn along with her about Japan’s traditional and contemporary wild food cultures that nourish connection to the nonhuman world—to incremental changes in season and climate—and to history. Her simple recipes offer insight into a delightful way of eating that you need not travel to Japan to try.” —Hannah Kirshner, author of Water, Wood, and Wild Things "This is a marvelous book, a book to savor while dreaming about wild plants and tempting dishes. Winifred Bird’s gentle walks through Japanese foraging landscapes are infused with tantalizing stories and flavors. Instructive and wise, Eating Wild tells of foraging to inspire closer attention to the weedy, wild world around us." —Anna Tsing, co-editor of Feral Atlas: The More-than-Human Anthropocene (feralatlas.org) Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Winifred Bird Winifred Bird is a writer, translator, lifelong cook, and lover of plants both wild and domesticated. Learn More Paul Poynter Paul Poynter is an artist, tree climber, and woodsman living in Matsumoto, Japan. Learn More

A revealing look at contemporary Japanese culture. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog A Lateral View Essays on Culture and Style in Contemporary Japan Author Donald Richie A revealing look at contemporary Japanese culture. This masterfully written collection of short essays by the acknowledged Western expert on Japanese culture and film spans thirty years and ranges broadly over subjects as diverse as the Noh theater, fashion, television, Tokyo Disneyland, language, the kiss, and, of course, film. Donald Richie's twenty-eight essays present cross-sections of Japan's enormous creative accomplishments during the nation's rise to economic and cultural power. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 6/1/92 PISBN PRICE 9780962813740 $19.95 GENRE Essays EISBN PRICE 9780893469702 $9.95 DIMENSIONS 5 x 7" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 245 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Donald Richie Well known for his instrumental role in introducing Japanese film to the West and for his travel memoir The Inland Sea , which was adapted into a popular PBS documentary. Learn More

After half a century in Japan: the intimate journals of the great film scholar and cultural observer. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog The Japan Journals 1947-2004 (Out of Print) Author Donald Richie THIS TITLE IS OUT OF PRINT Donald Richie has been observing and writing about Japan from the moment he arrived on New Year's Eve, 1946. Detailing his life, his lovers, and his ideas on matters high and low, The Japan Journals is a record of both a nation and an evolving expatriate sensibility. As Japan modernizes and as the author ages, the tone grows elegiac, and The Japan Journals—now in paperback after the critically acclaimed hardcover edition—becomes a bittersweet chronicle of a complicated life well lived and captivatingly told. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 9/1/05 PISBN PRICE 9781880656976 $18.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9780893469849 NA DIMENSIONS 6 x 9" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 240 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Donald Richie Well known for his instrumental role in introducing Japanese film to the West and for his travel memoir The Inland Sea , which was adapted into a popular PBS documentary. Learn More

Philosophical essays on the beauty and meaning of traditional Japanese gardens. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog The Art of Setting Stones And Other Writings from the Japanese Garden Author Marc Peter Keane Philosophical essays on the beauty and meaning of traditional Japanese gardens. In Japanese gardens, composition follows from placement of the first stone; all elements and plantings become interconnected. These eight essays on Kyoto gardens similarly begin with keen description and build into richly meditative excursions into art, Buddhism, nature, and science. Landscape architect Marc Keane shows how Japanese gardens are both a microcosm of the natural universe and a clear expression of our humanity, mirroring how we think, worship, and organize our lives and communities. Filled with passages of alluring beauty, this is a truly transcendent book about "experiencing" Japanese design. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 9/1/02 PISBN PRICE 9781880656709 $16.95 GENRE Essays EISBN PRICE 9780893469863 $9.99 DIMENSIONS 6 x 8.6" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 160 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE 9781611728002 $14.95 Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Marc Peter Keane Lived in Japan for 20 years, designing gardens for individuals, companies, and temples. Author of The Japanese Tea Garden , The Art of Setting Stones and Japanese Garden Design (Tuttle Publishing, 2000). He is co-author (with Jiro Takei) of Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden , (Tuttle, 2001). Learn More

A fan's guide to the weirdest, scariest films from Asian masters. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Asia Shock (Out of Print) Author Patrick Galloway THIS TITLE IS OUT OF PRINT Asian Extreme cinema is hot, and this book lays it out in all its gory glory. Patrick Galloway, who last looked at samurai movies in his well-received Stray Dogs and Lone Wolves , now takes on Asian masters of suspense, exploitation, the supernatural, and bone-chilling, blood-curdling fear and evil. The films featured here are pan-Asian, including Korea and Thailand, and represent a mix of classics and the contemporary cutting edge. Included are viewing tips and overviews of genres and cultures. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 11/1/06 PISBN PRICE 9781933330129 $19.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE NA NA DIMENSIONS 7 x 9" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 211 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Patrick Galloway Film critic who won over readers with film guides Stray Dogs & Lone Wolves: The Samurai Film Handbook , and Asia Shock: Horror and Dark Cinema from Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, and Thailand . Learn More

Sure to be a classic, Donald Richie's concise, profound insights into the mysteries of Japanese Aesthetics. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog A Tractate on Japanese Aesthetics Author Donald Richie Sure to be a classic, Donald Richie's concise, profound insights into the mysteries of Japanese Aesthetics. This provocative book is a tractate, a treatise, on beauty in Japanese art, written in the manner of a zuihitsu, a free-ranging assortment of ideas that follow the brush wherever it leads. Donald Richie looks at how perceptual values in Japan were drawn from raw nature and then modified by elegant expressions of class and taste. He explains aesthetic concepts like wabi, sabi, aware, and yugen, and ponders their relevance in art and cinema today. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 7/1/07 PISBN PRICE 9781933330235 $9.95 GENRE Essays EISBN PRICE 9780893469740 $7.95 DIMENSIONS 5 x 6.8" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 80 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Donald Richie Well known for his instrumental role in introducing Japanese film to the West and for his travel memoir The Inland Sea , which was adapted into a popular PBS documentary. Learn More

Marc Peter Keane's personal journey through 100 Japanese gardens, looking at them with a designer’s eye. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Japanese Garden Notes A Visual Guide to Elements and Design Author Marc Peter Keane Marc Peter Keane's personal journey through 100 Japanese gardens, looking at them with a designer’s eye. Matching some 400 color photographs to brief, informed observations, renowned garden designer Marc Peter Keane walks us through 100 Japanese gardens, stopping along the way to note essential elements of design, technique, and culture. Covering everything from large-scale aspects of space and balance to subtle elements that are often overlooked, this is an innovative, stunningly visual guide for planning and inspiration. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 4/4/17 PISBN PRICE NA NA GENRE Essays EISBN PRICE NA NA DIMENSIONS 6.625 x 10" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE 9781611720358 $65.00 # OF PAGES 296 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise "An elegantly soulful interpretation of the essential elements of Japanese garden design." —The New York Times "An inspirational source for any individual interested in Japanese gardens and their design." —Choice Reviews "Gorgeous... Like the gardens themselves, every corner of Japanese Garden Notes has been carefully considered, making for a delightful, nourishing coffee-table book." —The Japan Times "This is a useful book for the layman as well as those more knowledgeable of Japanese gardens. It is also a valuable resource for designers both for the design insights and the ample photographic examples." —The Journal of the North American Japanese Garden Association "It’s hard to think of a better person to serve as a personal guide through 100 of Japan’s finest gardens." —Spoon & Tamago "As evidenced through this selection of photographs, the garden design ideas vary in their composition and execution. Some include luscious and open green spaces, while others are more contained and have meticulous arrangements. Each will make you want to go and connect with nature." —My Modern MET "A true work of art... that all who are interested in Japanese gardens should have on their bookshelf." —Shakkei: The Journal of the Japanese Garden Society "There is not a gardener, of any kind, anywhere that would not benefit from owning this book" —The Botanical Gardening Group "A jumping-off point for audiences interested in learning more about Japanese gardens, and offers inspiration for casual observers, garden design students, and aficionados." —Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia “In this thoughtful, marvelous book, Marc Keane distills over three decades experience observing, sketching, photographing, researching, and building Japanese gardens. The result is a series of compelling verbal and visual reflections on the design principles and philosophical values of Japanese gardens. These concise insights—some familiar, others fresh—are relevant to anyone who cares about how places of beauty are created and why they are meaningful. In the crowded field of books on Japanese gardens, Marc Keane has produced a classic.” —Kendall H. Brown, author of Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America “More than any other book on Japanese Gardens, Marc Keane’s book sheds light on the intricate and often overlooked details and important nuances of the Japanese garden with the insight of an experienced designer and practitioner and the eloquence of a scholar, of which Keane is both. A must-have volume for anyone seriously interested in understanding the spirit and attention to subtle detail that make Japanese gardens places of tranquility and refuge wherever they exist in the world.” —Diane Durston, (Arlene Schnitzer Curator of Culture, Art, and Education) and Sadafumi Uchiyama (Garden Curator), Portland Japanese Garden “Japanese Garden Notes may be one of the most exquisitely photographed books on Japanese gardens ever published. Keane picks up on the fine details that real lovers of Japanese gardens savor, but which rarely get commented on or illustrated. Organized by theme, this book gives the reader a rich overview of Japanese garden art, while pleasing the eye with surprising, intimate, even intense, photographs." —Alex Kerr, author of Lost Japan “Japanese Garden Notes captures the beauty and intelligence of Japanese gardens better than any book I know of. It is a remarkable document." —Leonard Koren, author of Wabi-Sabi: for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers "Keane is the perfect person to expound on the finer aspects of the Japanese garden. [Japanese Garden Notes] captures the elegance of such a calming place." —JQ magazine Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Marc Peter Keane Lived in Japan for 20 years, designing gardens for individuals, companies, and temples. Author of The Japanese Tea Garden , The Art of Setting Stones and Japanese Garden Design (Tuttle Publishing, 2000). He is co-author (with Jiro Takei) of Sakuteiki: Visions of the Japanese Garden , (Tuttle, 2001). Learn More

A compact reference for anyone working in China or with the Chinese. Avoid mistakes and do things right and polite! SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Chinese Business Etiquette The Practical Pocket Guide Author Stefan H. Verstappen THIS TITLE IS OUT OF PRINT This insider's pocket reference covers common business and social protocols for traveling and doing business in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. It is also ideal for anyone hosting Chinese business visitors. This new edition has been updated with current trends, Internet and phone tips, interviews, and fresh ideas for understanding the profound behavioral and social changes produced by Chinese modernization. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 5/11/15 PISBN PRICE 9781611720204 $9.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9781611729122 NA DIMENSIONS 4 x 6" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 176 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise "No one doing business with the Chinese should be without [it]." —Midwest Book Review Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Stefan H. Verstappen Author of The Thirty Six Strategies of Ancient China and has worked as a corporate trainer and publicist in Hong Kong, Taipei, and Beijing. Learn More

Homespun wisdom from Japan updated for today's "green lifestyle" choices. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Green Tea Living A Japan-Inspired Guide to Eco-friendly Habits, Health, and Happiness Author Toshimi A. Kayaki Homespun wisdom from Japan updated for today's "green lifestyle" choices. Starting with the notion that some traditions—like drinking green tea for health and mental acuity—embody timeless wisdom for living, Toshimi A. Kayaki offers dozens of wise old Japanese ways for improving how you look and feel while respecting nature and the environment. Carry your own pair of chopsticks, wear five-toe socks, eat salty plums, use rice water as floor wax, do “eco-laundry,” and always set aside 10 percent for savings . . . you get the idea. By leading a “green tea life,” you’ll help yourself and the planet. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 12/18/09 PISBN PRICE 9781933330846 $14.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9781611725476 $7.95 DIMENSIONS 5.5 x 7" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 160 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Winner of the 2011 Benjamin Franklin Award in the Self-Help category Honorable Mention at the 2011 London Book Festival Honorable Mention at the 2011 Green Book Festival Finalist in the Environment /Green category of the 2010 National Indie Excellence Awards "This diminutive book is packed as tightly as an obento box with an array of mini-essays. And like a good Japanese obento lunch, which always includes five colors (white for rice, green for vegetable, brown for protein, et al.), this book is composed of a little of this and a little of that, all wrapped up neatly in the philosophy that Toshimi Kayaki calls "green tea living." From exercising more to using cash instead of credit cards, these tips will delight anyone who likes to consume their Japanese culture like an umeboshi—a red pickled plum that's the cherry on top." —The Japan Times "Centered around the Japanese tradition of drinking green tea for relaxation and health, Kayaki's upbeat book offers simple tips for a balanced, sustainable lifestyle." —The Sierra Club "[Green Tea Living ] offers a vision of the way things could be—a vision living better by following old traditions that proved themselves hundreds of years. Very recommended for everyone who is looking to be healthier, happier and more eco-friendly." —Eco-Libris "In this delightful paperback with illustrations by Miyuki Matsuo, you will find a treasure trove of ideas about simplicity, thrift, homemade remedies, and Japanese wisdom. Kayaki has adopted what she calls "green tea living"—which includes low-calorie foods, regular exercise (walk or bike instead of driving), and meditation. She also offers advice and tips on regularly eating miso soup, using reflexology, trying olive oil on dry skin, facial message with a spoon, and suggestions for living a more frugal life. Not only does green tea have cardiovascular benefits such as lowering blood pressure, it can also be used on the skin as an anti-aging cosmetic, as a means of preventing cavities and taking away bad breath, as a cleaning tool, as a fertilizer for gardening, and as a weight loss tactic (drink a cup before your dinner). Green Tea Living by Toshimi Kayaki is a handy and creative guide to an eco-friendly life." —Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice "The author's writing style is simple and sweet . . . [Green Tea Living ] is uplifting and comprehensive." —Whitney Halberg, ForeWord Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Toshimi A. Kayaki Born and raised in Japan, now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and has published twenty-two books on women’s and cross-cultural issues. Learn More

Stone Bridge Press Authors Josephine Yun Josephine Yun is a freelance music and arts writer whose work has appeared in the Baltimore City Paper , Johns Hopkins Magazine , and SIGNAL to NOISE . She has worked in a cafe, a public arts high school, an airport, a Japanese restaurant, a symphony hall, and as a case clerk, piano accompanist, and string teacher. In 2006, she was interviewed by BBC/PRI's "The World" for a segment featuring Japanese rock and jrock, ink . She is a member of various online communities dedicated to alternative music. Titles by Author Jrock, ink. Josephine Yun A music lover's executive report on the energized Japanese rock scene. Read More

A handy supplement to studying characters in class or independently that teaches useful tricks for remembering words and tones. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog Speak and Read Chinese Fun Mnemonic Devices for Remembering Chinese Words and Their Tones Authors Larry and Qin Herzberg A handy supplement to studying characters in class or independently that teaches useful tricks for remembering words and tones. From one of the authors of Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar comes Speak and Read Chinese , a simple, fun guide that helps language learners remember pinyin, tones, and characters of essential Chinese words. Students and teachers rate character pronunciation and tones, the two most difficult aspects of learning Chinese. This book addresses this issue by organizing easy pronunciation and tone memorization tricks for the 300 most basic characters in popular textbook series like Integrated Chinese and New Practical Chinese Reader. Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 12/20/16 PISBN PRICE 9781611720310 $14.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE 9781611729214 $9.95 DIMENSIONS 5.5 x 8.5" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 160 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Larry and Qin Herzberg Co-authors of Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar: A Student’s Guide to Correct Structures and Common Errors (Stone Bridge Press, 2011) and Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings: With Observations on Culture and Language (Stone Bridge Press, 2012). Learn More

The hottest directors, their coolest films . . . A complete guide to today's Japanese movie renaissance. SBP 2023-2024 Catalog The Midnight Eye Guide to New Japanese Film Author Tom Mes Author Jasper Sharp The hottest directors, their coolest films . . . A complete guide to today's Japanese movie renaissance. An eye-opening portrait of a vibrant film culture, The Midnight Eye Guide to New Japanese Film is the most comprehensive study of the Japanese filmmaking scene yet written. Tom Mes and Jasper Sharp explore the astounding resurgence of Japanese cinema, both live action and animated, profiling 19 contemporary Japanese filmmakers, from the well-known (Kitano, Miike, Miyazaki) to the up-and-coming (Naomi Kawase, Satoshi Kon, Shinya Tsukamoto) and reviewing 97 of their recent films. With 100+ images from behind and in front of the camera, this is a book any film lover will savor. Foreword by Hideo Nakata, director of Ring . Preview Goodreads Details PUBLISH DATE 12/1/04 PISBN PRICE 9781880656891 $49.95 GENRE Nonfiction EISBN PRICE NA NA DIMENSIONS 7 x 9" HARDCOVER ISBN PRICE NA NA # OF PAGES 376 AUDIOBOOK ISBN PRICE NA NA Praise Video Book Photos Retail Outlets Books sold at E-Books sold at Audiobooks sold at About the Author(s) Tom Mes Founder and co-editor of MidnightEye.com, the world's leading English-language publication on contemporary Japanese cinema. His work has appeared in such magazines as Fangoria , Impact , Japan Magazine and Skrien . Learn More Jasper Sharp Author of Behind the Pink Curtain: The Complete History of Japanese Sex Cinema (FAB Press) and the Historical Dictionary of Japanese Cinema (Scarecrow Press), as well as co-author, with Tom Mes, of The Midnight Eye Guide to New Japanese Film (Stone Bridge Press). Learn More