Nakashima George (76 results)

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. On a farmlike compound near New Hope, Pennsylvania, George Nakashima, his family, and fellow wood-workers create exquisite furniture from richly grained, rare timber. Tables, desks, chairs, and cabinets from this simple workshop grace the homes and mansions and executive boardrooms of people who prize such excellence. In this lavishly illustrated volume, George Nakashima allows us in intimate look at his artistry, his philosophy, his life. It is the portrait of an artisan who strives to find the ideal use for each plank in order to "create an object of utility to man and, if nature smiles, an object of lasting beauty."The author's search for the meaning of life took him as a young man to Paris, Tokyo, and Pondicherry, India. In India, he found the inner peace for which he had been searching and began to find ways to work with timber. He writes movingly about the grandeur of ancient trees and stunning figured woods and explains how he selects and prepares his materials. Above all, he impresses us with his devotion to discovering the inherent beauty of wood so that noble trees might have a second life as furniture. The Soul of a Tree looks at the world through the eyes of an artist and evokes the joy of living in harmony with nature. A master woodworker shares his experiences and techniques. ". Like his designs, the text is graceful and evocative." -Portfolio Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. xxi, 221 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm. Softcover. Good binding and cover. Clean, unmarked pages. On a farmlike compound near New Hope, Pennsylvania, the author, his family, and fellow wood-workers create exquisite furniture from richly grained, rare timber. This book is an intimate look at his artistry, his philosophy, his life. The author's search for the meaning of life took him as a young man to Paris, Tokyo, and Pondicherry, India. In India, he found the inner peace for which he had been searching and began to find ways to work with timber. He writes about the grandeur of ancient trees and stunning figured woods and explains how he selects and prepares his materials. Above all, he impresses us with his devotion to discovering the inherent beauty of wood so that noble trees might have a second life as furniture.…

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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 221 pages, 4to. Shelfwear to DJ: light scuffing, light tanning. DJ in mylar. Tight binding, no marks. Volume is in Very Good condition.

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Condition: New. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1. BIC Classification: AGB; WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1264. . 2012. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Paperback. Condition: New. On a farmlike compound near New Hope, Pennsylvania, George Nakashima, his family, and fellow wood-workers create exquisite furniture from richly grained, rare timber. Tables, desks, chairs, and cabinets from this simple workshop grace the homes and mansions and executive boardrooms of people who prize such excellence. In this lavishly illustrated volume, George Nakashima allows us in intimate look at his artistry, his philosophy, his life. It is the portrait of an artisan who strives to find the ideal use for each plank in order to create an object of utility to'.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: New. Num Pages: 224 pages, 1. BIC Classification: AGB; WKDW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 297 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1264. . 2012. paperback. . . . .

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 221 pp, colour photos, illustrations.

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First paperback edition, later 1998 printing. Very Good text and cover, minor reading wear to edges, light shelf rubbing to wraps. Fast shipping from Northern California via US MAIL. Most International orders shipped via DHL/Asendia. Additional postage may be required on oversize books and sets. Please, NO prison orders.…

Condition: New. pp. 224.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 221pp. Colour and b&w illustrations.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 224 pages. 11.60x8.80x1.10 inches. In Stock.

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Condition: New. pp. 224.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. DJ: Very Good. 19th ptg. 221 pp. 8 3/4 x 12. Black wraps. White glossy dj. Prev bookseller's rubber stamp on flyleaf.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. On a farmlike compound near New Hope, Pennsylvania, George Nakashima, his family, and fellow wood-workers create exquisite furniture from richly grained, rare timber. Tables, desks, chairs, and cabinets from this simple workshop grace the homes and mansions and executive boardrooms of people who prize such excellence. In this lavishly illustrated volume, George Nakashima allows us in intimate look at his artistry, his philosophy, his life. It is the portrait of an artisan who strives to find the ideal use for each plank in order to "create an object of utility to man and, if nature smiles, an object of lasting beauty."The author's search for the meaning of life took him as a young man to Paris, Tokyo, and Pondicherry, India. In India, he found the inner peace for which he had been searching and began to find ways to work with timber. He writes movingly about the grandeur of ancient trees and stunning figured woods and explains how he selects and prepares his materials. Above all, he impresses us with his devotion to discovering the inherent beauty of wood so that noble trees might have a second life as furniture. The Soul of a Tree looks at the world through the eyes of an artist and evokes the joy of living in harmony with nature. A master woodworker shares his experiences and techniques. ". Like his designs, the text is graceful and evocative." -Portfolio Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…