Now available in a gorgeous hardcover slipcase edition, this "object d'art" will be sure to add grace and elegance to tea shelves, coffee tables and bookshelves. A keepsake enjoyed by tea lovers for over a hundred years, The Book of Tea Classic Edition will enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the seemingly simple act of making and drinking tea. In 1906 in turn-of-the-century Boston, a small, esoteric book about tea was written with the intention of being read aloud in the famous salon of Isabella Gardner, Boston ...
Read More
Now available in a gorgeous hardcover slipcase edition, this "object d'art" will be sure to add grace and elegance to tea shelves, coffee tables and bookshelves. A keepsake enjoyed by tea lovers for over a hundred years, The Book of Tea Classic Edition will enhance your enjoyment and understanding of the seemingly simple act of making and drinking tea. In 1906 in turn-of-the-century Boston, a small, esoteric book about tea was written with the intention of being read aloud in the famous salon of Isabella Gardner, Boston's most notorious socialite. It was authored by Okakura Kakuzo, a Japanese philosopher, art expert, and curator. Little known at the time, Kakuzo would emerge as one of the great thinkers of the early 20th century, a genius who was insightful, witty--and greatly responsible for bridging Western and Eastern cultures. Okakura had been taught at a young age to speak English and was more than capable of expressing to Westerners the nuances of tea and the Japanese Tea Ceremony. In The Book of Tea Classic Edition, he discusses such topics as Zen and Taoism, but also the secular aspects of tea and Japanese life. The book emphasizes how Teaism taught the Japanese many things; most importantly, simplicity. Kakuzo argues that tea-induced simplicity affected the culture, art and architecture of Japan. Nearly a century later, Kakuzo's The Book of Tea Classic Edition is still beloved the world over, making it an essential part of any tea enthusiast's collection. Interwoven with a rich history of Japanese tea and its place in Japanese society is a poignant commentary on Asian culture and our ongoing fascination with it, as well as illuminating essays on art, spirituality, poetry, and more. The Book of Tea Classic Edition is a delightful cup of enlightenment from a man far ahead of his time.
Read Less
Add this copy of The Book of Tea Classic Edition to cart. $3.84, good condition, Sold by GoodwillVSB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Oxnard, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Tuttle Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. The book is nice and 100% readable, but the book has visible wear which may include stains, scuffs, scratches, folded edges, sticker glue, highlighting, notes, and worn corners.
Add this copy of The Book of Tea Classic Edition to cart. $4.74, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Emerald rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Tuttle Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Book of Tea Classic Edition to cart. $4.74, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Tuttle Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of The Book of Tea. Slipcased to cart. $5.00, good condition, Sold by Acorn Books Northwest rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Silverdale, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1973 by Tuttle Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
b&w illustrations. Good. A solid used copy with minimal wear, possibly unread, BUT with previous owner's ink inscription front page. Slipcase has slight fade to fore edge opening.
Add this copy of The Book of Tea Classic Edition to cart. $6.26, fair condition, Sold by 2nd Life Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burlington, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Tuttle Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. A readable copy. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Dust jacket may be missing. Pages can include considerable highlighting markings writing but cannot obscure the text. May be an Ex-lib. copy and have standard library stamps and or stickers. May NOT include discs or access code or other supplemental material. We ship Monday-Saturday and respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
Add this copy of The Book of Tea Classic Edition to cart. $7.90, like new condition, Sold by BookKitty rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vallejo, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Tuttle Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine in fine dust jacket. Like new condition, book was opened but appears unread. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 160 p. Audience: General/trade. Lovely gift for the Tea lover!
Add this copy of The Book of Tea Classic Edition to cart. $9.49, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Tuttle Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Book of Tea to cart. $9.98, like new condition, Sold by A2ZBooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Burgin, KY, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Tuttle Pub.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
As New. Has used bookstore stickers. Like New, Text is like new, Light wear to cover from storage. Otherwise, As New Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 5. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; ISBN: 0804800693. ISBN/EAN: 9780804800693. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1561061666.
Add this copy of The Book of Tea to cart. $10.95, like new condition, Sold by Time Traveler Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1989 by Tuttle Publishing.
