Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World (Alt Matt)(Pevná vazba)

Pure Invention: How Japan's Pop Culture Conquered the World (Alt Matt)(Pevná vazba)

The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured--and transformed--the world's imagination. 'A masterful book driven by deep research, new insights, and powerful storytelling.'--W. David Marx, author of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style

Pure Invention: How Japan Made the Modern World (Alt Matt)(Paperback)

The untold story of how Japan became a cultural superpower through the fantastic inventions that captured--and transformed--the world's imagination. 'A masterful book driven by deep research, new insights, and powerful storytelling.'--W. David Marx, author of Ametora: How Japan Saved American Style

The Japanese Teahouse (Fehrer Wolfgang)(Pevná vazba)

Japanese culture and architecture have always fascinated the Western world. One particular, architecturally complex building type at the intersection of multiple currents of Japanese philosophy, art and esthetics is the Japanese teahouse. It is a very private place of meditation, a place where only

Japan's World Heritage Sites: Unique Culture, Unique Nature (Dougill John)(Pevná vazba)

Japan's World Heritage Sites presents the exquisite temples, shrines, gardens, castles and natural wonders found throughout Japan which have now been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites. This new edition has more convenient size and includes many newly-designated UNESCO sites including: Christian

The Viking Heart: How Scandinavians Conquered the World (Herman Arthur)(Pevná vazba)

'A stirring investigation of the Scandinavian influence on our times, both past and present. You won't look at the world the same way again.'--Neal Bascomb, New York Times best-selling author of The Winter Fortress From a New York Times best-selling historian and Pulitzer Prize finalist, a

Horse Power: How Horses Changed the World (Thermes Jennifer)(Pevná vazba)

From their earliest evolution to the invention of the 'horseless carriage,' this picture book captures how--for much of human history--horses powered the world For thousands of years, horses and humans lived, worked, and played together, side by side. From the time they were first domesticated to

The World of Bob Dylan (Latham Sean)(Pevná vazba)

Bob Dylan has helped transform music, literature, pop culture, and even politics. The World of Bob Dylan chronicles a lifetime of creative invention that has made a global impact. Leading rock and pop critics and music scholars address themes and topics central to Dylan's life and work: the Blues,

Psychology and Pop Culture: An Empirical Adventure (Beard Keith W.)(Pevná vazba)

Psychology and Pop Culture: An Empirical Adventure examines the psychological aspects of pop culture preferences, personality, and behavior from across sixteen research studies. The authors analyze such phenomena as superhero and antihero fandoms, internet trolls, women in popular culture,

How Kids Celebrate Holidays Around the World (Hanackova Pavla)(Pevná vazba)

This series takes young readers to different parts of the world, showing a wide range of cultures and traditions. See how varied the world is!Are you curious how people make merry in other countries? Good company, great food and drink, and most importantly, lots of fun--we all like celebrating

The Art of the Japanese Garden: History / Culture / Design (Young David)(Pevná vazba)

**Winner of the American Horticultural Society Book Award** Japanese gardens are rooted in two traditions: an ancient one in which patches of graveled forest or pebbled beach were dedicated to nature spirits, and a tradition from China and Korea that included elements such as ponds, streams,

Arita / Table of Contents: Studies in Japanese Porcelain (Koivu Anniina)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrating the 400th anniversary of traditional Japanese ceramic culture as interpreted by today's leading designersThe art of Japanese porcelain manufacturing began in Arita in 1616. Now, on its 400th anniversary, Arita / Table of Contents charts the unique collaboration between 16 contemporary

The Life of Animals in Japanese Art (Singer Robert T.)(Pevná vazba)

A sweeping exploration of animals in Japanese art and culture across sixteen centuriesFew countries have devoted as much artistic energy to the depiction of animal life as Japan. Drawing upon the country's unique spiritual heritage, rich literary traditions, and currents in popular culture,

Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World (Mackinder Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the astonishing history of modern American entertainment, seen through the yes of a pop-culture icon who lived for nearly 100 years.Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World is not just another biography. It is a journey through twentieth century American history, seen through the life of a

Tokyo Megacity (Simmons Ben)(Pevná vazba)

This photographic Tokyo travel guide explores the dynamic Japanese culture, art and architecture that make Tokyo a unique, world-class city. It has been said that 'every city has its high points, but Tokyo is all exclamation points!' The largest and most populous city in the world, Tokyo is best

The Anime Encyclopedia: A Century of Japanese Animation (Clements Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

Updated and expanded! 1,000,000+ words on films, artists, studios, themes, and Japan's animation culture, with key data and

World of Pop! Volume 8 (Funko)(Pevná vazba)

The eighth volume in the World of POP series offers collectors one of the largest portfolios featuring their favorite pop-culture characters Welcome the latest edition in Funko's World of POP series, a book that's sure to appeal to both seasoned and new collectors. Through beautiful

The Design of Race: How Visual Culture Shapes America (Fine Peter Claver)(Pevná vazba)

Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art (Tsuji Shizuo)(Pevná vazba)

When it was first published, Japanese Cooking A Simple Art changed the way the culinary world viewed Japanese cooking, moving it from obscure ethnic food to haute cuisine. Twenty-five years later, much has changed. Japanese food is a favorite of diners around the world. Not only is sushi as much a

Steam Locomotive Story (Wragg David)(Pevná vazba)

The steam locomotive was a British invention and even today, the world speed record for steam remains with a British locomotive, Mallard. This insightful, fully illustrated story book follows the history of the steam locomotive and will delight all those interested in the steam

My Brother's Husband: Volume I (Tagame Gengoroh)(Pevná vazba)

A beautifully written graphic novel about family, the clash between Japanese and Western culture and accepting people for who they are, by a major name in

Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking (Morimoto Masaharu)(Pevná vazba)

The revered Iron Chef shows how to make flavorful, exciting traditional Japanese meals at home in this beautiful cookbook that is sure to become a classic, featuring a carefully curated selection of fantastic recipes and more than 150 color photos.Japanese cuisine has an intimidating reputation

Mind Shift: How Culture Transformed the Human Brain (Parrington John)(Pevná vazba)

John Parrington argues that social interaction and culture have deeply shaped the exceptional nature of human consciousness. The mental capacities of the human mind far outstrip those of other animals. Our imaginations and creativity have produced art, music, and literature; built bridges and

Scotland (Skelton Douglas)(Pevná vazba)

Scotland has had a massive impact on the world. This intriguing miscellany uncovers the culture surrounding its shores, and celebrates the many characters, legends, firsts and inventions that have shaped the country's rich and majestic

Lunch Around the World (Around the World) (Ferrara Jeanette)(Pevná vazba)

Discover countries, cultures, and traditions in this new series Every day, all around the world, kids go to school, eat lunch and play games... And yet, these universal experiences, can look very different between different countries. These books will take our readers on a trip around the globe to