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The Book of Incense: Enjoying the Traditional Art of Japanese Scents
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Product Description
In a new approach to a traditional subject, Morita offers a new awareness of the importance of scent and a fund of ideas for making better use of incense. of color photos. Line drawings & photos.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2061824 in Books
- Published on: 1999-06-15
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 240 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"Opens up a fascinating dimension to the uses and pleasures of the sense of smell which is archetypally and uniquely Japanese."
—Aromatherapy Quarterly
"Gently unravels the mystique of kodo, the esoteric Japanese art form centering on incense, and brings it up to date."
—The Daily Yomiuri
"Beautifully written introduction to the aesthetic practice of kodo."
—City Life News
About the Author
KIYOKO MORITA grew up in Hokkaido, Japan. She lives in Massachusetts, where she is a lecturer in Japanese at Tufts University and a Ph. D candidate in Educational Studies at Lesley College. Ms Morita is also an Associate in Research at the Reischauer Institute of Harvard University and a founding member of the Boston Shino Incense Study Group. In her spare time she enjoys tennis, bicycling, and quilting.
