The Book of Tea by Kakuzō Okakura, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. First published in English in New York in 1906, Okakura's short classic uses the tea ceremony to open a window onto Japanese culture. He moves from the history of tea through Taoism and Zen to the tea-room, flower arrangement and the beauty of the imperfect, writing for Western readers with wit and grace. More than a century later, it remains one of the best introductions to Japanese aesthetics.
About this leather-bound edition
Each copy is bound by hand in genuine leather over sturdy boards, with decorative tooling and gold-tone foil lettering on the spine. Natural variation in grain, shade and foil impression is part of the character of every handmade book, so no two copies are exactly alike.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: The Book of Tea
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Author: Kakuzō Okakura
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: Philosophy
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
Built to sit on a study shelf for years, it makes a distinguished gift for anyone who loves serious reading.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.
