{"product_id":"9780241366356","title":"Soetsu Yanagi - The Beauty of Everyday Things","description":"\u003cp\u003eWritten by Soetsu Yanagi. Themes include Design, History \u0026amp; Criticism, Philosophy, Aesthetics, Art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Japanese philosopher and aesthete's definitive, hugely influential exposition of his philosophy of folkcrafts, setting out the hallmarks of Japanese design as we know it today: anonymity, quality, simplicity and honesty—and, of course, \u003ci\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/i\u003e, the beauty of imperfection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Penguin Classic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOur lives are filled with objects. Everyday things used in everyday settings, they are our constant companions. As such, writes Soetsu Yanagi, they should be made with care and built to last, treated with respect and even affection. They should be natural and simple, sturdy and safe—an aesthetic fulfillment of our practical needs. They should, in short, be things of beauty.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong revered as the authority on craftsmanship and Japanese aesthetics, Yanagi devoted his life and writing to defend the value of craft. In an age of feeble and ugly machine-made things, \u003ci\u003eThe Beauty of Everyday Things \u003c\/i\u003eis a call for each of us to deepen our relationship with the objects that surround us. Inspired by the work of the simple artisans Yanagi encountered on his lifelong travels through Japan and Korea, this now-classic book is a heartfelt defence of modest, honest, handcrafted objects, from traditional teacups to jars to paper—objects that exemplify the beauty of everyday things.\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll books at Vastela are pre-owned. Condition varies from good to near-new. No book is sold in unacceptable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vastela Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58105525928310,"sku":null,"price":6.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/7144\/1981\/files\/9780241366356.jpg?v=1781700312","url":"https:\/\/www.vastelabooks.com\/products\/9780241366356","provider":"Vastela Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}