Description
Description
The classic text on Japanese joinery and carpentry, filled with detailed photographs and illustrative drawings.
This beautifully redesigned edition of the acclaimed introduction to Japanese joinery examines the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry and illustrates the essential techniques of this historic form of woodworking. It includes:
This beautifully redesigned edition of the acclaimed introduction to Japanese joinery examines the unique history and development of Japanese carpentry and illustrates the essential techniques of this historic form of woodworking. It includes:
- Explorations of the genesis and functions of Japanese joinery
- A curated selection of forty-eight key joint methods
- Pages of stunning, detailed photographs
- Clear isometric presentations of the joint types
About the Author
About the Author
Kiyosi Seike, Professor of Architecture at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, is also an active architect both in Japan and abroad. He has published numerous books and articles on architecture in both Japanese and English.
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Shambhala
Pub date:
2025-07-08
Length:
168 pages

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