85 results for 'Hirose, Yukio'

Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima In the early 20th century, the traditional aristocracy of Japan is facing a profound transformation. As new wealth and influence come to the fore, the old ways of life...

Yukio Mishima: A Life of Turbulent Genius This biography offers an intimate and insightful look at the life of Yukio Mishima, one of Japan's most famous figures in the 20th century. Written by Henry...

Yukio Mishima: The Death of a Man presents a striking visual record of the last few months prior to his death in 1970. This photographic work, created by Kishin Shinoyama, explores themes of...

The Ultimate Bonsai Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of every aspect of bonsai gardening. With over 1,000 photographs, this detailed guide demonstrates each step involved in raising and...

The Temple of Dawn by Yukio Mishima A meditation on reincarnation and Buddhist philosophy, this novel follows a brilliant lawyer as he embarks on a life-changing journey to India. Convinced that a...

The Sound of the Waves by Yukio Mishima In a small Japanese fishing village, a chance encounter between two young people sets off a chain of events that will test the boundaries of their love...

Patriotism is a poignant and powerful exploration of the human spirit, written by Yukio Mishima in 2010. This second edition of the book tells the story of a lieutenant who returns home to his wife,...

The Sea of Fertility tetraology reaches its dramatic climax in this 1960s novel. Honda, an aged and wealthy man, adopts a 16-year-old orphan, Toru, whom he believes is the reincarnation of the tragic...

Life for Sale by Yukio Mishima is a propulsive and madcap story about a salaryman who puts his life up for sale after a botched suicide attempt. As he navigates the classifieds section of a Tokyo...

Sun and Steel is a unique and thought-provoking work that blends elements of memoir, philosophy, and poetry. Written by Yukio Mishima, a renowned Japanese novelist, this book is a deeply personal...

On a small Japanese town in the 1960s, the Osugi family harbours a remarkable secret: each of them hails from a different planet. Father from Mars, mother from Jupiter, son from Mercury, and daughter...

The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea is a suspenseful and lyrical tale of youth and warped masculinity. A group of thirteen-year-old boys reject the adult world, seeking a brutal callousness...

Runaway Horses is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of Japanese society in the 20th century. Set against the backdrop of a decade marked by turmoil and upheaval,...

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion is a powerful novel about the pressure of living an idealised life. It tells a fictionalised account of real events, set against the backdrop of a famous Kyoto...

A young ninja's Christmas wish takes an unexpected turn in this festive picture book. Yukio longs for a snowball fight on Christmas Eve, but his fellow ninjas are hesitant to play due to the risk of...

Hiroshige is a master of Japanese woodblock prints, renowned for his evocative landscapes and scenes from 19th-century Japan. This monograph presents nearly 200 images that immerse the viewer in the...

The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain one of the most pivotal moments in the 20th century. In August 1945, two devastating bombs were dropped on Japanese cities by US Air Force B29s,...

Hiroshima Joe: A Novel by Martin Booth A powerful and haunting novel about the human cost of war. In 1945, Captain Joe Sandingham was captured by Japanese soldiers in Hong Kong and sent to a slave...

Hiroshi Fujiwara Fragment is a comprehensive monograph that pays tribute to the influential designer's impact on contemporary fashion and culture. As one of the founding fathers of Tokyo's Harajuku...

Astonishing events unfolded in Hiroshima on August 6th 1945, when an atomic bomb was dropped at 8:15am. The blast and subsequent radiation caused unprecedented destruction, claiming the lives of...

Hiroshi Fujiwara: Fragment, #2 is a behind-the-scenes look at the life and work of Hiroshi Fujiwara, a pioneer in streetwear and fashion. With over thirty years of influence, this book chronicles his...

Hiroshima in History and Memory by Michael J. Hogan explores the complex story of Hiroshima from the American decision to drop the atomic bomb to its recent commemoration. This collection of essays...

Hiroshima Notes is a poignant account of the devastating effects of the atomic bombing by Nobel laureate Kenzaburō Ōe. This powerful statement explores the lives of those affected, both immediately...

A Soul Remembers Hiroshima by Dolores Cannon explores a remarkable and deeply personal experience of a young American woman. She had been suddenly overcome by memories of the atomic bombing of...

Utagawa Hiroshige was a master of ukiyo-e, a traditional Japanese woodblock print genre that flourished between the 17th and 19th centuries. Characterised by its vibrant and vivid depictions of...

What Was the Bombing of Hiroshima? explores one of the most pivotal moments in modern history. In August 1945, as World War II drew to a close in Europe, American forces faced off against Japan in a...

The Sixty Nine Stations of the Kisokaido offers an unforgettable portrait of daily life in 19th century Japan. Each plate teems with unique characters, from beggars and brawling men to boaters and...

This is a personal and poignant account of one man's survival in Hiroshima. On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on the city, and for nearly a day, Yoshio, the author's uncle, remained alive...

The explosion over Hiroshima of the first nuclear bomb reduced, in an instant, an entire city to rubble and killed over 100,000 men, women and children. This devastating event marked the beginning of...

In Tokyo, the past and present collide in deadly ways. When Bernard Mattson, the top American diplomat, is killed, he leaves behind a tangled web of relations and a missing manuscript. His alluring...

Hiroshi Sugimoto: Time Machine offers a comprehensive overview of the photographer's work over the last five decades. This publication brings together his most significant photographic series,...

On the Royal Road With Hiroshige on the Tōkaidō is a unique collaboration between poet James Bell and artist Hiroshige's woodblock prints. The book brings together 56 ekphrastic poems, each inspired...

Utagawa Hiroshige: A Master of Japanese Woodblock Prints This publication showcases the remarkable work of Utagawa Hiroshige (1797-1858), one of Japan's most celebrated woodblock print designers...

Hiroshige Thirty-Six Views of Mt. Fuji is a stunning boxed set featuring exquisite silk-bound reproductions of the artist's complete series. Accompanied by a separate booklet with background and...

The Last Train by Michael Pronko is a gripping mystery that delves into the dark underbelly of Tokyo's high-stakes world. When an American businessman turns up dead, Detective Hiroshi Shimizu is...

The Hiroshima Cover-up and the Reporter who Revealed it to the World by Lesley M. M. Blume In the aftermath of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a secret propaganda campaign was launched...

A Boeing Silverplate B-29 Superfortress took off from the Tinian airfield in August 1945, embarking on a historic atomic strike mission. Captain Theodore Jerome Van Kirk, an American pilot from...

The Peace Tree from Hiroshima: A Little Bonsai with a Big StoryThis heartwarming true story is told by Miyajima, a bonsai tree that has lived for over 300 years. From its humble beginnings as a tiny...

The Enola Gay: The B-29 That Dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima In August 1945, the world entered a new era with the atomic age, as the B-29 Superfortress nicknamed Enola Gay flew 1,500 miles from...

The world's bomb: a story of science, politics and war. In 2009, Andrew J. Rotter explores the international story behind the development of the atom bomb, from the global crises that led to the...

Hiroshige Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces showcases the artist's exquisite scenes of 19th-century Japan. This elegant volume honors the Japanese bookmaking tradition with its unique format,...

Noam Chomsky and Andre Vltchek explore the complex relationship between Western power and propaganda in this thought-provoking critique. From colonialism to drone warfare, they examine the media's...

Barefoot Gen: A Cartoon Story of Hiroshima In 1945, a devastating event changed the course of history. Barefoot Gen, a powerful and poignant manga, recounts the true story of the atomic bombing of...

The Doctor of Hiroshima by Michihiko Hachiya In the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a small group of hospital staff worked tirelessly to care for the countless victims. Dr. Michihiko...

The Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima: A Survivor's Story On an ordinary morning in August, six-year-old Keiji Nakazawa witnessed a moment that would change his life forever. As he walked to school, a...

Hiroshima Nagasaki: The Real Story of the Atomic Bombings and Their AftermathThis gripping narrative presents a harrowing history of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, challenging the conventional...

Utamaro, Hokusai Hiroshige Geisha, Samurai and the Culture of Pleasure by Francesco Paolo Campione, Marco Fagioli, Moira Luraschi (Hardcover) This book brings together the works of three ukiyo-e...

Seven influential artists and critics of the Right are profiled in this book, including Richard Wagner, Aleister Crowley, T. S. Eliot, and Yukio Mishima. Their contributions to Right-wing political...

Charles Pellegrino's To Hell and Back: The Last Train from Hiroshima is a gripping account of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, told through the voices of survivors and the latest...

Robert Jay Lifton's latest work explores how we can draw on historical examples of "survivor power" to understand the impact of catastrophic events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. By examining the...

The Frolic of the BeastsA dark and compelling tale of love, desire, and punishment, this novel explores the masks we wear in life and what happens when they slip.Translated by Andrew Clare, Yukio...

The Poetry of Yamaguchi Tsutomu: Survivor of Both Hiroshima and Nagasaki This book presents the first official translation of the tanka poetry of Yamaguchi Tsutomu, a survivor of both atomic bombings...

Disarming Doomsday: A New Approach to Understanding Nuclear Warfare Becky Alexis-Martin's groundbreaking study explores the complex geographies of nuclear weapons and their impact on human societies...

The Sixty-Nine Stations Along the Kisokaidō is a masterpiece of 19th-century Japanese art, showcasing the distinct styles of two renowned woodblock print practitioners, Keisai Eisen and Utagawa...

A magnificent collection of Japanese printmaking, featuring over sixty exquisite images of birds and their habitats, is presented in this stunning boxed set. The beautifully reproduced plates...

Hiroshige's One Hundred Famous Views of Edo is a landmark collection of Japanese prints that revolutionized landscape art in the 19th century. This comprehensive guide presents the early "deluxe"...

La ética del samurái en el Japón moderno by Yukio Mishima is an insightful essay that explores the timeless principles of bushido, as outlined in "Hagakure", a 18th-century classic of Japanese...

Carol Mavor's Black and Blue is a deeply personal exploration of art, memory, and the human experience. Drawing on her own experiences with loss and her mother's struggles with Alzheimer's, Mavor...

Yukio Mishima, Aesthetic Terrorist: An Intellectual Portrait Yukio Mishima remains a deeply controversial figure, half a century after his shocking samurai-style suicide. This book challenges the...

In this powerful and poignant novel, Yukio Mishima explores the complexities of desire and identity in 1940s Japan.A young teenager is consumed by longing for his male classmate, but in a society...

Hiroshima: The Last WitnessesA deeply human history of an unfathomable tragedy, this gripping narrative chronicles the eyewitness accounts of those who survived the devastating bombing of Hiroshima...

Discover how to explore Japan without breaking the bank with this comprehensive guide. Super Cheap Japan Budget Travel in Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Hiroshima and Surrounding Areas shows you exactly...

Hiroshige's Japan: A Collection of Sketches from the Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido Road. This collection of sketches by renowned Japanese artist Hiroshige is presented in English for the first...

Discover the captivating history of Japan, a country renowned for its adaptability and resilience. From the collapse of the shogunates in the 17th century to the rapid transformation of its economy...

Discover the captivating history of Japan in this comprehensive guide. From the collapse of the shogunates to the emergence as one of the world's most modern countries, Japan has consistently...

All Our Shimmering Skies by Trent Dalton is a mesmerising mythic quest story that explores the Australian landscape and its people. When Japanese bombs rain down on Darwin in 1942, Molly Hook sets...

Death in Midsummer is a collection of ten tales by Yukio Mishima, exploring the intricate balance between duty and desire, ecstasy and death.These beautifully crafted stories delve into themes of...

Georges Bataille's erotic prose fuses sex and spirituality in a highly personal vision of the self. This collection includes three works: My Mother, which explores the boundaries between profane and...

A hardback edition of Yukio Mishima's great novel, set in a world of youth and warped masculinity. A group of boys reject the adult world as illusory, idealising those who embody their own brutal...

The Instant Enlightenment of Ordinary People: Nichiren Buddhism 2.0 for the 21st CenturyThis book presents an innovative approach to Nichiren Buddhism, developed by Yukio Matsudo as a response to the...

Voices of the Fallen Heroes And Other StoriesA new selection of Yukio Mishima's short stories from his final decade, offering a unique glimpse into the mind of one of Japan's greatest writers. This...

Takuan Soho's wisdom has stood the test of time. This collection brings together his teachings and writings, offering insights into the art of Zen strategy that remain relevant today. Born in 1573,...

A high comedy of love and domestic warfare, After the Banquet is a magnificent portrait of a woman's struggle to balance her independent spirit with the demands of marriage. When Kazu falls in love...

The Temple Of The Golden Pavilion (Everyman's Library Classics) Yukio Mishima's masterpiece is both a vivid narrative and a meditation on Japan in the post-war period. Based on actual incident, the...

El marino que perdió la gracia del mar is a concise and thought-provoking novel that introduces readers to the unique world of Yukio Mishima. Set against the backdrop of post-war Japan, this novella...

Yukio Mishima's "Los sables" is a collection of seven key works by one of Japan's most celebrated writers. Spanning twenty years of his career, these stories showcase Mishima's mastery of evocative...

Set in 1930s Japan, Runaway Horses is the second novel in Yukio Mishima's acclaimed tetralogy, The Sea of Fertility. Narrated by Judge Shigekuni Honda, this modern masterpiece explores the roots and...

The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea is a powerful and haunting novel by Yukio Mishima. A group of young boys reject the adult world as illusory, hypocritical, and sentimental, training...

In Praise of Failure: Four Lessons in Humility by Costica Bradatan explores the transformative power of failure in our lives. Challenging the notion that success is the ultimate goal, Bradatan argues...

Daido Moriyama's photography is deeply rooted in Tokyo, a city that has been the subject of his work since the mid-1960s. His images often explore the interplay between light and shadow, black and...

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion by Yukio Mishima is a haunting portrait of obsession and destruction. A childhood trauma leaves Mizoguchi with a stutter and a deep sense of isolation, driving him...

Taeko Asano's life is one of quiet independence, but her desire for excitement and connection leads her to Senkitchi, a young and charismatic man with a mysterious past. As their relationship...

Yukio Mishima's finest stories come together in this haunting collection. Richly described and luxuriantly beautiful, these short stories explore the human experience in moments of significance. From...

Transform Your Energy - Change Your Life! Nichiren Buddhism 3.0 explores how to measure and make visible the effects of Nichiren Buddhist practice in modern life.The authors, Susanne Matsudo-Kiliani...

The Frolic of the Beasts by Yukio Mishima is a haunting tale of love, desire, and psychological entrapment set in rural Japan shortly after World War II. A complex web of relationships unfolds as a...