Classical Ikebana

Classical Ikebana: The Japanese Art of Flower Arrangement-Classic and Modern by Georgie Davidson. Published by A S Barnes & Co, South Brunswick, NJ, 1970. 1st Edition. Hardbound, Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Chipped DJ. DJ edges taped. Button edge boards sun faded, balance of book in excellent condition. 144 Pgs. ISBN 0498075788. LCCN 75-91860. In this book, the author has cut through the tangle of styles and variations to present a modern version of the old ''classical'' Ikebana; and she has presented it here in a way that will both appeal and make sense to Western readers. As the many photographs in this book confirm, the styles described here have all the delicate, exact beauty that has attracted so many creative flower-arrangers to Ikebana. Description text copyright 2007 BooksForComfort. Item ID 14760.