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In Praise of Shadows
Book • 1933
In 'In Praise of Shadows', Jun'ichirō Tanizaki delves into the essence of Japanese aesthetics, highlighting the beauty of shadows and the subtlety of traditional Japanese culture.
The essay contrasts the Western pursuit of light and clarity with the Eastern appreciation of darkness and nuance, discussing topics from architecture to food and theater.
The essay contrasts the Western pursuit of light and clarity with the Eastern appreciation of darkness and nuance, discussing topics from architecture to food and theater.
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as a short book offering insights into pre-industrial and post-industrial life in Japan, focusing on details often overlooked.


Tony Fadell

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#403: Tony Fadell — On Building the iPod, iPhone, Nest, and a Life of Curiosity
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when discussing Japanese aesthetics and vulgarity in writing.

Wessie du Toit

The Death of Mass Literacy
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as his favorite book, appreciating its exploration of light, shadow, texture, and space.


Jason Fried

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, contains gems though boring, discusses Japanese architecture and aesthetics, and use of shadow and darkness.


Tim Ferriss

#110: The Tattooed Heretic of Wine and Whiskey, Richard Betts
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in regards to the structure of his second book about Japan.

John Barr

John Barr, "1960s University Buildings: The Golden Age of British Modern Architecture" (Lund Humphries, 2025)