Hardcover
2002 · New York and Tokyo
by Masatoshi as told to Raymond Bushell
New York and Tokyo: Weatherhill, 2002. Hardcover. Fine. Second printing. "Masatoshi is the last netsuke carver to belong to the great tradition of Japanese craftsmanship, belonging, that is, in all particulars but one - this book; for never before has a master carver described himself, his training and his approach to his work." Profusely illustrated, largely in color. Quarto. Original greeen cloth binding, with gilt titles. A fine copy, housed in the publisher's slipcase. (Inventory #: 66868)