JAPAN - The World in Color Series Author:Dore Ogrizek (edited by) An illustrated cultural and geographical history of Japan. Numerous full color illustrations by A. Brenet, Jacquemot, Jacques Liozu, and Beauville. The endpapers of the book are of "The Flower Festival" by Utamoro. There are 3 full color maps. Text by multiple authors. Translated into English (probably from the French) by Paddy O'Hanlon. The pu... more »blishers acknowledged the assistance of the Japanese Embassy with the preparation of the book.
Table of Contents:
Preface by George Duhamel of the Academie Francaise
History by Rene Sieffert
Legends by Kikou Yamata
Religions by Jean-Pierre Hauchecorne
Art by Madeleine Paul-David
Language and Script by Rene Sieffert
Literature by Rene Sieffert
Theatre by Rene Sieffert
Cinema by Rene Sieffert
The Regions by Paul Mousset
Way of Life by Jean-Pierre Hauchecorne, Kikou Yamata, and
Rene Sieffert and includes chapters on:
the Japanese character, social structure, survival of
ancient customs and traditions, architecture, floral
art, daily fare, the tea ceremony, doctors and healers,
women and children, trades and crafts, sports, and the