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Ellsworth
Located in New York, NY
20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Across 2
Located in New York, NY
20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Sisters 3
Located in New York, NY
. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Blues
Located in New York, NY
international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work were published
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Green Lake
Located in New York, NY
exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work were published) and
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Popsicle
Located in New York, NY
. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, C Print, Color, Archival Pigment
Okay
Located in New York, NY
20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
New Leaf
Located in New York, NY
, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work were published) and Germany
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Home
Located in New York, NY
. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
$2,200
Eric
s Window
Located in New York, NY
. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Three Rivers
Located in New York, NY
, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work were published) and Germany
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
Study for a Fish at Sea with Three Flags-Ink, egg-tempera and gold leaf on panel
By Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos
Located in Dallas, TX
with Eleftherotypia and The Vima newspapers. He is the cover artist of the Athens Review of Books and
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Japanese Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Turkish House
Located in New York, NY
exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work were published) and
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Tivoli
Located in New York, NY
20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Sisters 2
Located in New York, NY
20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Lambda
Cupola
Located in New York, NY
20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying books of his work
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color
The Bosphorus (balloons)
Located in New York, NY
. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where
Category
Early 2000s Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color
3AM
Located in New York, NY
work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
$2,200
Vacation
Located in New York, NY
work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
Pooltrees
Located in New York, NY
work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
Greenhills
Located in New York, NY
work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
76
Located in New York, NY
work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea (where accompanying
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
$2,200
Orange Skies
Located in New York, NY
York City. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
LA Story
Located in New York, NY
York City. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
Avuncular
Located in New York, NY
York City. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
3rd St. Shadows
Located in New York, NY
York City. Andrew’s work has been in 20 international exhibitions, most recently in Japan and Korea
Category
Early 2000s Abstract Used Japanese Books
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Color, Digital, Lambda
Giant At Sea, Asian Inspired Painting with Samurai, Ink, egg-tempera, gold leaf
By Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos
Located in Dallas, TX
Amsterdammer. His latest published books are The Japanese 3 and Talos.
In 2003, he was commissioned by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Japanese Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
The Three Emperors, Futuristic painting triptych as a Byōbu-ē folding screen
By Konstantinos Papamichalopoulos
Located in Dallas, TX
Amsterdammer. His latest published books are The Japanese 3 and Talos.
In 2003, he was commissioned by the
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Japanese Books
Materials
Gold Leaf
Japan Furniture Exhibition
61
By Sori Yanagi
Located in New York, NY
the Japan Export Furniture Manufacturer Association (JEFMA), a trade organization of 48 leading
Category
1960s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Robert Frank - Flower Is
By Robert Frank
Located in New York, NY
Flower Is… “is one of Frank’s great books (which means it is one of the greatest of photobooks
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books
$7,700
Contemporary Japanese Houses
Located in Richmond, VA
Hardback coffee table book that delves into the innovative and serene world of Japanese home
Category
1960s Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Hidden-Unveiling Japanese Design, Nippon Design Center
By Nendo
Located in Tivoli, NY
timely. Beautifully bound, and incredibly printed, it covers a wide range of contemporary Japanese design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Post-Modern Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Antique 1910 Green Willow
Other Japanese Fairy Tales Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Green Willow and Other Japanese Fairy Tales by Grace James, Warwick Goble illustrator. Published by
Category
Early 20th Century English Anglo-Japanese Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japanese Sections I-X
Located in Long Island City, NY
Japan: Described and Illustrated by the Japnese. Written by Eminent Japanese Authorities and
Category
19th Century American Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Sendaj Library
Located in Rome, IT
captures the design essence of Sendai’s media centre (Japan), which he designed and used as inspiration
Category
Early 2000s Japanese Used Japanese Books
Materials
Glass, Wood
$26,060
Kire-kagami, Swatch Book
By Kariganeya Kimono Maker
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Swatch Book was originally the collection of a famous Kimono maker in Kyoto, established back in the late 16th century. Ogata Korin and his brother Ogata Kenzan were the fourth ...
Category
19th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books
Materials
Brocade, Paper, Silk
$2,800
Lacquered storage chest from Japan.
By Takayama Craftsmen
Located in New York, NY
Storage chest with lacquer and drawers distinctive to Takayama, Japan. Possibly used for books or
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books
Louis Vuitton Mini Pc 21lz0724 Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
scratches
Corners: excellent
Edges: excellent
Other: Missing Stylo pen and charger
Comes with books in
Category
20th Century Unknown Used Japanese Books
Lacquer and Velvet Set of Seats in the Napoleon III Style, 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
solutions to represent space. Japanism is fuelled by print books and travelers’ testimonies that circulate
Category
Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Used Japanese Books
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Presentation Table with Bamboo-Shaped Feet and Green Marble, England, circa 1850
Located in Paris, FR
is fascinated by this exotic world. Japanism is fuelled by print books and travellers' testimonies
Category
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Used Japanese Books
Materials
Marble
Joining the Garden This Week
By Ann Trusty
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, Decorative Design Magazine, Gakken Art Books, Tokyo, Japan, 1983.
The Quiltmaker's Art, Contemporary
Category
2010s Contemporary Used Japanese Books
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Collection of Japanese Books
Located in Wainscott, NY
Varied Collection of worn Japanese Books
Pretty!
Category
20th Century Japanese Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper, Ink
Japanese Antique Garden Plans
Designs Complete Woodblock Set Four Books
Located in South Burlington, VT
Complete Japanese four (4) volume woodblock print book set Garden Plans & Designs, 151 woodblock
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Ehon Book Meiji Era, but details are unknown Woodblack print book Book dimensions
Category
1890s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker Taschen 1999
By Angelika Taschen
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Japanese Prints by Gabriele Fahr-Becker.
The major section of the book consists of the 139
Category
Late 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Japanese Woodblock Print Book Edo Period, circa 1833
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Oraimono book Edo period, circa 1833 Woodblock print book Book dimensions: 260
Category
1830s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga Book Edo Period, circa 1840
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese Samurai Manga book Edo period, circa 1840 Woodblack print book Book dimensions
Category
1840s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Japanese Epic Novel Book Edo Period, circa 1820
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827
Woodblack print book
Book dimensions
Category
1920s Japanese Edo Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Imari Cat Figure, Japanese, Ceramic, Door Stop, Ornament, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Imari cat figure. A Japanese, ceramic door stop, fireside or porch ornament
Category
Early 1900s Japanese Edwardian Used Japanese Books
Materials
Ceramic
Masterpieces from the Sanso Collection Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Masterpieces from the sanso collection: Japanese Paintings by Peter F. Drucker and Doris Drucker
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Japonisme Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Antique Fold-Out Illustrated Book, Japanese, Woodblock Print, Linen, Meiji, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique fold-out illustrated book. A Japanese, woodblock print on linen concertina
Category
Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Japanese by Cecil Beaton (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Cecil Beaton brings all his skills to bear in this charming tribute to Japan, it's customs, people
Category
20th Century Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Japanese Style, Suzanne Slesin, 1987
Located in CA, CA
Japanese Style
By Suzanne Slesin et al.
Clarkson N. Potter Inc, New York 1987. First edition
Category
1980s American Post-Modern Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Cecil Beaton Book, "Japanese" - 1959
By Cecil Beaton
Located in CA, CA
Cecil Beaton while in Japan on white satin pages, with a preface accompanied by ink drawings printed on
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Used Japanese Books
Japanese Woodblock Prints,
1680-1938
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Japanese woodblock print is a phenomenon with no Western equivalent, one where breathtaking
Category
18th Century Used Japanese Books
Materials
Other
$200 / item
Antique Japanese History Book Meji Era, circa 1827
Located in Barcelona, ES
Antique Japanese epic novel book Edo period, circa 1827 Woodblock print book Book dimensions
Category
1820s Edo Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
Doolittle Raid: America
s Daring First Strike Against Japan, Signed
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Glines, Carroll V. The Doolittle Raid: America's Daring First Strike Against Japan. New York: Orion
Category
1980s Used Japanese Books
Materials
Paper
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Used Japanese Books For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of used Japanese books is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, cotton and fabric, all used Japanese books available were constructed with great care. Used Japanese books have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Used Japanese books made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made used Japanese books over the years, but those made by Daido Moriyama, Issey Miyake and Isamu Noguchi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Used Japanese Books?
Used Japanese books can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $350, while the lowest priced sells for $29 and the highest can go for as much as $7,700.
Questions About Used Japanese Books
- How were book presses used?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A book press was used to bind books with pressure. When a book is placed in the center of the press, the platen is lowered to firmly press the book to hold its shape. Today, book presses are a popular home decor choice for collectors and avid book readers alike. Shop a selection of vintage book presses on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Japanese temple is used for prayer and worship. Most temples in Japan are Buddhist. Sites used for Shinto religious practices are known as jinja or shrines. You can find a range of Japanese art, furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021A Japanese low screen was traditionally used while seated upon the floor. The low screen would block wind and drafts, provide limited privacy, and are often decorated with seasonal themes.
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