Minka: Traditional Houses of Rural Japan

Chuji Kawashima

Tokyo and New York

:

Kodansha International

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1986

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First Edition.

30cm x 23cm. 260 pages, black and white illustrations, maps, plans. Brown cloth, white lettering, illustrated french fold jacket.

“Illustrated with more than 400 photographs and drawings, this book describes the basic external and internal features, the structure from foundation to roof truss, and the variety of minka styles…The diversity of minka styles is particularly intriguing. In response to the demands of local geography, climate, and industry, every region of Japan has developed its own style.” (from blurb).

Foxing to first and last page, minor to very minor to adjacent pages, edges, and jacket verso. Very Good Condition.