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Hamanaka, Sheila , Ohmi, Ayano

In Search of the Spirit: The Living National Treasures of Japan

48 pp. | Morrow | March, 1999 | Trade ISBN 0-688-14607-4 $$16.00 | Library ISBN 0-688-14608-2 $$15.93
(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Sheila Hamanaka. A clearly written text that will intrigue young artists and artisans introduces six individuals (including a bamboo weaver, a puppet master, and a sword maker) honored in Japan for having "devoted their lives to traditional crafts and performing arts." Handsomely designed, the book contains numerous color photos of the various crafts; illustrated double-page spreads demonstrate the steps involved in their creation. Ind.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

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