Written by: Mark Reibstein
First line: Wabi Sabi was a cat who lived in Kyoto, Japan.
Why you should read this book: The expression “wabi sabi” is
hard to explain, learns a little cat of the same name, but in this case,
curiosity edifies the cat, who goes on a long journey to learn the roots of
Taoism and Zen: simple things are beautiful. This is a gorgeous book, both
visually—Ed Young’s distinctive textured collage illustrations creative a three
dimensional feel in a book with an unusual portrait orientation—as well as
structurally—each long page includes a new English haiku that follows the story
as well as an ancient Japanese haiku by the celebrated poets, Basho and Shiki.
Includes supplementary information about the philosophy of wabi sabi and haiku.
Why you shouldn’t read this book: You’re a modern architect,
in favor of clean, sleek lines and shiny new skyscrapers.
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