{"product_id":"houses-and-gardens-of-kyoto-revised-with-a-new-foreword-by-matthew-stavros","title":"Houses and Gardens of Kyoto: Revised with a new foreword by Matthew Stavros","description":"Houses and Gardens of Kyoto presents over 500 photos of the most excellent examples of traditional Japanese architecture from every significant historical period in this new edition of a favorite classic.\n\nKyoto, considered the quintessential birthplace of Japanese culture, has survived centuries of damage and the onslaught of modernization, yet remains the undisputed home of the country's architectural and cultural history. This vibrant collection of Japanese garden design and landscaping photographs introduces a wide variety of traditional houses, from aristocratic villas, temple residences, and merchant townhouses, to ryokan inns and private retreats—each uniquely equipped with a garden space.\n\nHouses And Gardens of Kyoto features residences—many of which have never before been photographed or shown in any other book—hand-picked by photographer Akihiko Seki. The accompanying text is informative and is sure to be a standard reference guide on the topic for years to come.\n\nEach entry in this Japanese gardening and landscape design book is a colorful example of the most exquisite classic Japanese houses and garden styles and will serve as a lasting inspiration to anyone who is captivated by Japanese architecture and design.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 4805314710\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.4805314710.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Seki, Akihiko|Daniell, Thomas|Stavros, Matthew\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41506045034554,"sku":"DBV.4805314710.G","price":11.56,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/4805314710-0.jpg?v=1783234094","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/houses-and-gardens-of-kyoto-revised-with-a-new-foreword-by-matthew-stavros","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}