Kyoto Japans Ancient Capital

Kyoto Japan's Ancient Capital published by Newsweek Inc, New York, NY, 1978. 1st Edition 3rd Printing. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Fine in Good- DJ. Sticker on title page 'Compliments of Air Products'. 172 Pgs. ISBN 088225085X. LCCN 73-87150. By Edwin Bayrd and the Editors of the Newsweek Book Division. This engrossing story of Kyoto's golden age and gilded decline is supplemented by some 115 illustrations, nearly one half in full color. Neolithic pottery, delicately tinted scroll paintings, vibrantly colored folding screens, elegant wood-block prints, and detailed new maps and diagrams are juxtaposed with stunning modern photographs, a number of which were taken especially for this volume. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 8782.