Judith Clancy has lived in Kyoto for more than 40 years,
writing and teaching about Japanese culture. Her first publication,
Naturescapes, was a tribute to her Ikebana teacher, Tamura Suiko,
who, through the art of flower arrangement, instilled a deep and
subtle appreciation of Japanese aesthetics and character. Exploring
Kyoto: On Foot in the Ancient Capital went beyond the usual
guidebook. Its 30 detailed walks through Kyoto reveal temples,
shrines and folklore to visitors while taking them on a journey
through centuries of Japan's traditional architecture and culture.
Kyoto Machiya Restaurant Guide relays the culinary delights within
Kyoto's renovated townhouses, and in Kyoto: City of Zen, Clancy and
Simmons introduce viewers to Japan's ancient capital. Clancy lives
in a 120-year-old converted weaving studio in Nishijin, the weaving
and dyeing district of Kyoto. Visit her website at
kyotoworkshops.com.
Ben Simmons is a longtime Japan resident whose photos have
appeared in books, magazines, and exhibitions worldwide, including
the Victoria and Albert Museum and the United Nations. He holds an
MFA from the University of Florida. Some of his other book projects
are Tokyo Megacity and Traditional Japanese Architecture: An
Exploration of Elements and Forms, both published by Tuttle.
"Clancy, living in Kyoto, provides historical, aesthetic and
cultural context to the gardens, and Simmons' photographs present a
fresh look at Kyoto's most important gardens." --Publishers
Weekly
"A beautiful book that will appeal to gardeners, armchair
travelers, or readers interested in Japanese history and culture."
--Library Journal
"'Kyoto Gardens' is the sort of travel book that will make you miss
Japan, whether you've been there or not." --About.com
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