Japan Publications San Francisco Ca (13 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. covers have minor wear, corners and ends of spine lightly bumped, binding tight, 63 pages, how to layout a Japanese style garden incorporating trees, shrubs, plants, stones, fences and other natural materials, bw illustrations Size: 6 x 8.25.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. 1st Paperback Edition; 1st Printing. B&W and Color Illustrations; This is an oversized paperback book with illustrated covers and a glued spine. Stated First (Paperback) edition of the Abridged edition. The book is in Very Good- condition and was issued without a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping, rubbing and wear, The top corners of the book covers (and text pages) have some lightish but noticeable wear (and possible chewing? ) and doesn't affect the text in any way. There are some light spots of ground-in dirt and one gouge to the rear cover. The text pages are clean and bright. The self covers have french flaps and the top corner of the front flap has been clipped by a former owner. "Idiosyncratic teacher-healer-philosopher, originator of a very individual system of yoga. Oki was born in Korea in 1921, and brought up in a strictly religious environment. His early education familiarized him with martial arts and Zen. He was influenced by the politician Ottama Daisojo, who played an important part in the history of Burma (now Myanmar). Oki asked him about such great individuals as Buddha, Christ, and Muhammed, and their spiritual eminence. Daisojo explained that all three practiced something called yoga, which he would understand through later experience. At the time Oki was only eight years old." (from Encyclopedia(dot) com).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +. Hardcover orange boards with magenta lettering on the spine and cover. Includes b/w illustrations and Index, 81 pages. The exception to the condition is p/o name & date on the front pastedown. The DJ is in Very Good + condition. Size: 7 1/2" x 10 1/2". …

Paperback. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: None as Issued. First Edition, 12th Printing. BRAND NEW COPY w/trace cover wear. Trim, 58 page cookery featuring 62 recipes prepared by the staff of the Shisenhanten Chinese Restaurant in Kanda, Tokyo, Japan.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Included. * PUBLISHER : JAPAN PUBLICATIONS * YEAR : 1972 * ISBN : N/A * No OF PAGES : 81 * CONDITION : USED - ACCEPTABLE * OTHER: THE DUSTWRAPPER IS HEAVILY WORN WITH CREASING AND TEARS ALONG THE EDGES AND CORNERS WITH STAINS AND MARKS TO BOTH SIDES. THE ORANGE COVER BOARDS ARE RUBBED WITH BUMPING ALONG THE EDGES AND SPINE. THE BINDING IS FIRM. TO THE TOP OF THE FFEP IS A PENNED WRITTEN NAME. THERE IS FOXING ALONG THE FOR-EDGE. THE PAGES ARE LIGHTLY TANNED, HOWEVER PAGES AND PICTURES REMAIN CLEAR AND CRISP. PAGES GENERALLY APPEAR CLEAN AND CREASE FREE. ALL IN ALL A NICE EXAMPLE OF THIS BOOK.…

Softcover. Condition: Fair. Dust Jacket Condition: N/A. 1st Edition. 178pp, extensively illustrated in black and white. In laminated card covers (worn and a little soiled, some flat creasing, rubbed on corners and at places on edges). Internally neat, clean, bright and tight although pages show some mild signs of compression warping. 4to. A guide and manual to the practice of Kendo, a distinctively Japanese physical-cultural regimen, originally intended for distribution among members of the All Japan Kendo Federation only.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Cover presents with rubbing/fading with age, corner bumping/wear, and tearing to head and foot of spine. Text is otherwise tight in binding. Text is clean and free of blemishes throughout. No other markings or indications of note. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. …

Card Covers. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. 104 pp. With french folds and glossary of terms. Light shelfwear, rear cover slightly warped along bottom edge, else an excellent copy. Stories include: The Dirty Old Man, A Widow's Place, A Bit of Spice, The Smelly Pickles, and The Excitable Simpleton, among others.…

Softcover. Condition: Very Good-. Second Printing. 127 pp. Light edgewear, corners rubbed. Photos. French flaps. A detailed book of instruction, written by a 9th dan master. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Completely New Edition, Third printing, November 1967. The dustjacket is corner clipped and shows some edgewear with nicked corners. The binding is sound.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. A very good copy in spiral comb bound stiff pictorial covers. Stated 1st edition. Former owner's name on inside of back cover. Light wear to covers; Original price sticker in front; All cutouts are complete and color paper sample in back pocket is present. Overall, a nice copy of a relatively uncommon book that describes how to make paper cutouts of Japanese crests (mon-kiris); Oblong 8vo. 4o pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. FIRST. NEW/NEW jacket/ NEW Rare slipcase. Large grey cloth board. Scarce high grade copy - Collectible. EXTRAORDINARILY ILLUSTRATED - Japanese Martial Arts. *** IN ORIGINAL PUBLISHERS SHRINKWRAP. *** NOTE: USA MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING ONLY !! NO USPS PRIORITY/EXPEDITED SHIPPING. NO AMAZON INTERNATIONAL ORDER ACCEPTED . *** FIRST EDITION ** GREAT FOR GIFTING. *** [B185-14].…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. NINTH PRINTING, WITH CARDBOARD SLIPCASE. OVERSEAS ORDERS WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL POSTAGE.