Courtesy of the hawaiian state library system this large format 2013 hardcover is a second edition color revision of azby brown s original 1995 work.
Japanese carpentry book. Reprint edition 1995 language. He started his own enterprise in 1930. Hartley and marks publishers. Mar 10 2020 traditional japanese carpentry is renowned for its intricacy craftsmanship and durability most of which is accomplished without the use of nails relying instead on precise measuring cutting and use of a variety of joinery techniques.
The genius of japanese carpentry by azby brown. This book does much to capture the technical practice and precision of japanese architecture and woodworking. 7 8 x 1 2 x 9 5 inches shipping weight. The genius of japanese carpentry tells the story of the 1200 year old yakushiji monastery in nara and the dedicated modern day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time fire and warfare.
Although the full monastery reconstruction will not be completed until 2030 one of the primary temples the picture hall has been wholly restored employing the same woodworking technology used to create the original building. 4 6 out of 5. Many of these techniques are explained in the remarkable book the genius of japanese carpentry which tells the story of the of the rebuilding of the 1200 year old yakushiji monastery. You can get the japanese text edition instead see the book titled wood construction for connecting and splicing joints.
If you ve built furniture or casework you ll enjoy the easy introduction to japanese woodworking techniques in this combination of western and japanese joinery. The photos and technical drawings included in the book shed much light on the fabulous world of temple restoration in japan and to a lesser extent china. 1 7 pounds view shipping rates and policies customer reviews. It is the work of tightly slotting together pieces of timber or lumber to hold together and produce more complicated items.
It blends traditional and modern elements both in its design and construction. Sumiyoshi was born in 1911 and began his carpentry apprenticeship in 1924. This book is out of print and is very difficult to find even in the used book market. Here s a project to introduce you to japanese joinery techniques inspired by a traditional shoji screen.