Coffee table book - Book of Tea
The Book of Tea – Okakura Kakuzō
"Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage."
Thus begins Okakura Kakuzō's essay The Book of Tea , written in English in 1906 for a Western audience. The book is a tribute to the Japanese tea ceremony – not as a religious practice, but as an aesthetic, cultural and philosophical expression with roots in Zen Buddhism and Taoism.
In the book, Kakuzō introduces the concept of Teaism – a philosophy of life where simplicity, harmony and beauty are central values. He shows how the role of tea in Japan reflects deeper aesthetic ideals, expressed in everything from architecture and art to outlook on life.
This beautifully hand-bound edition is made using traditional Chinese bookbinding methods and comes with a new introduction that puts the text in a modern context. A classic and thought-provoking book for those interested in Japanese culture, aesthetics, and tea.
Product information:
Dimensions: W 19.5 cm x D 2 cm x H 26.5 cm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 96
Language: English
