WSJ recommendation, but doesn't detract. Definitely a 'coffee table book' even though this isn't going anywhere near the coffee table, as it would be under threat from kitty nails. Had ordered it before Bubby passed, so when it came, I didn't bother opening it for a while. Love it so much, even made my first Amazon review. LOL.
"Gorgeous, stunning large-scale book, and an excellent addition to any art book collection - or for the coffee table. Perfect reference companion for reading with other in-depth Hiroshige books. Softcover with traditional rope binding. Protected in a silk hardcover folding case fastened by faux ivory clasps. My pics hopefully show better than my description. The detailing - binding, paper quality, plates - is exquisite. Colors and images are precise. Complete collection of FULL-PLATE UNCROPPED prints with museum-like blurbs, succinct but fairly informative, (and a wee bit snarky in places) on the opposite page in English, German, and French. Brief introductory overview with zoomed-in detailing of selected prints. Brings back nice memories for us, having seen some of these prints on display during our visit to the Ota Memorial Museum in Nov 2008."
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Wow beautiful book. Thanks for posting pics.
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