Brian Ashcraft Bücher

Entdecken Sie das faszinierende Land der aufgehenden Sonne mit einem Buch, das alle Highlights Japans vereint. Von Teezeremonien, Mangas und Anime bis hin zu atemberaubender Natur, Farbholzschnitten, Origami, Kampfkünsten und der japanischen Küche – Japan zieht Besucher magisch an. Dieses liebevoll gestaltete Werk bietet Ihnen die Möglichkeit, sich optimal auf Ihre Reise vorzubereiten oder Erinnerungen an einen Aufenthalt in diesem einzigartigen Land aufleben zu lassen. Die Kombination aus ansprechendem Design, beeindruckenden Fotos und informativen Texten bringt Ihnen die Kultur, Traditionen und das Lebensgefühl Japans näher. In acht Kapiteln werden zentrale Themen wie Landschaften, Traditionen, Innovationen, Design, Unterhaltung und Küche behandelt. Auf Doppelseiten erhalten Sie Einblicke in die japanische Gartenkunst, Shinto, Kalligrafie, technische Spielereien, Videospiele, Mode, Manga, Theater, Geishas, Kampfkünste, Sushi, Sashimi, Reis, Sake und die Geheimnisse eines langen Lebens. Die übersichtliche Gliederung ermöglicht es Ihnen, direkt zu dem Thema zu gelangen, das Sie am meisten interessiert, oder einfach beim Blättern mehr über das Land zu erfahren. Dieses Buch nimmt jeden mit auf eine persönliche Reise durch das faszinierende Inselreich.

Thinking of getting a Japanese-style tattoo? Want to avoid a permanent mistake? Japanese Tattoos is an insider's look at the world of Japanese irezumi (tattoos). Japanese Tattoos explains the imagery featured in Japanese tattoos so that readers can avoid getting ink they don't understand or, worse, that they'll regret. This photo-heavy book also traces the history of Japanese tattooing, putting the iconography and kanji symbols in their proper context so readers will be better informed as to what they mean and have a deeper understanding of irezumi. Featured tattoos range from traditional tebori (hand-poked) and kanji tattoos to anime-inspired and modern works—as well as everything in between. For the first time, Japanese tattooing is put together in a visually attractive, informative, and authoritative way. Along with the 350+ photos of tattoos, Japanese Tattoos also features interviews with Japanese tattoo artists on a variety of topics. What's more, it contains interviews with clients, who are typically overlooked in similar books, allowing them to discuss what their Japanese tattoos mean to them. Those who read this informative tattoo guide will be more knowledgeable about Japanese tattoos should they want to get inked or if they are merely interested in Japanese art and culture.

The Japanese Sake Bible is the ultimate book about Japan's national drink - from its history and culture to its ingredients and production methods, how to choose the best sake, and recommended food pairings. Author Brian Ashcraft traveled the length and breadth of Japan to conduct dozens of interviews with master brewers and sake experts. His fascinating stories about how sake is made are accompanied by over 300 full-colour photographs, maps and drawings. Unlike other books on sake, this one includes reviews, tasting notes and scores for over 100 leading sake brands, written by respected Japanese sake expert Takashi Eguchi. Information on the brewers is provided and the sakes are grouped by flavour profile. Japanese sake is spreading around the world today and winning over converts because it pairs so well with good food (and not just Japanese food!). This book will help you to be knowledgeable about selecting, serving and enjoying Japan's favourite drink.