THE GENIUS OF JAPANESE CARPENTRY, REVISED EDITION: Secrets of an Ancient Woodworking Craft

Tells the story of the 1,200-year-old Yakushiji monastery in Nara and the dedicated modern-day craftsmen who are working to restore what has been lost to the depredations of time, fire, and warfare. This account skillfully documents the stunning craftsmanship of the ancient Japanese, which endures today. Well illustrated, many in color.