Japan 1900 - by Sebastian Dobson & Sabine Arqué (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>1868 saw Japan open its doors to the outside world, putting an end to more than 200 years of national seclusion and heralding a new era that brought the country firmly into the modern age. Curating some of the first photographic images of the country, Sebastian Dobson and Sabine Arqué unveil an epic panorama of 1900s Japan, guiding us from...<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The Golden Age of Travel neatly overlaps with the reign of the Emperor Meiji, which began in 1868 with the overthrow of a feudal order that had kept Japan secluded from the outside world for more than 200 years. In the ensuing four-and-a-half decades, Japan became a less remote and more attractive destination for the international traveler and a popular subject for photographers, both Japanese and foreign.</p><p>In 536 pages, this book presents more than 700 vintage images of Japan, texts by a specialist in early Japanese photography, and extensive commentary through thematic sections exploring traditions as varied as tea, silk and Buddhism, as well as itineraries across five regions, all of which guide the reader through this captivating land.</p><p>Our travels take us from the enchanting vistas of Nagasaki to the seagirt shrine of Miyajima, long esteemed among the Three Views considered the most beautiful in Japan; from the rambling streets of Kobe to the energetic bustle of Osaka; from the cornucopia of historic sights in the ancient cities of Kyoto and Nara to the twin delights of shopping and sex in the vibrant modern port of Yokohama; from the timeless beauty of Mount Fuji and the mountainside scenery of nearby Hakone to the urban melange of Japan's modern capital, where the traditions of Edo and the modernity of Tokyo co-existed; and, finally, from the jewel-like architecture of Nikkō set amidst forests and waterfalls to the islet-studded bay of Matsushima, until our journey ends in the remote wilds of Hokkaido, home to the indigenous Ainu.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"With over 700 vintage images and itineraries across five regions of the country to follow, Japan 1900 takes travelers from the hot springs of Beppu to the streets of Osaka and Tokyo."-- "cntraveler.com"<br><br>"Filled with more than 700 photos, Japan 1900 captures Japan as it slowly opened up to the world."-- "dailybeast.com"<br><br>"An idyllic image of Japan as a traditional, pre-industrial society."-- "Sebastian Dobson and Sabine Arqué"<br><br>"Japan 1900 is a comprehensive guide to this captivating and ancient land."-- "creativeboom.com"<br>
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