{"product_id":"the-illustrated-book-of-japanese-haiku-a-journey-through-the-seasons-with-japans-best-loved-poets-free-online-audio-hardcover","title":"The Illustrated Book of Japanese Haiku: A Journey Through the Seasons with Japan's Best-Loved Poets (Free Online Audio) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam Scott Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eManda\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA beautifully illustrated volume of haiku poetry from the 100 most famous Japanese poets.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOngoing spring;\u003cbr\u003ea nameless mountain\u003cbr\u003eunder a light mist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e-- \u003cb\u003eBasho\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis beautifully illustrated collection of seasonal haiku poems by Japan's best-known poets is the perfect book for poetry lovers or anyone who wants to learn more about Japanese haiku. Selected and exquisitely translated by William Scott Wilson, the book features more than 385 haiku by over 100 famous poets with commentary by the translator. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSeasonal poems by the \"Great Four\" haiku poets (Basho, Shiki, Buson and Issa) are featured alongside the works of other well-known poets like Ryokan, Kikaku and Santoka. Wilson provides fresh new translations of the classic works and includes many other delightful work of poets who are rarely found in English anthologies, including the female poets Kaga no Chojo and Hisajo, as well as haiku written by the famous Japanese novelist Soseki Natsume. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book is illustrated with 30 lovely \u003ci\u003ehaiga\u003c\/i\u003e illustrations by award-winning French artist Manda, who has received the Order of the Rising Sun from the Japanese government for her work, the highest civilian honor given. All of the poems are presented in Japanese script with Romanized text and English translation. Audio recordings of the Japanese and English versions of the haiku are available online.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Scott Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e was raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL; he holds BAs from Dartmouth College and The Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies, and an MA from the University of Washington. He has worked as a translator and advisor on cultural affairs for the Japanese Consulate-General in Seattle, Washington; a teacher of Japanese language; and a guide for Japanese tourists in South Florida. He has had 20 books published, variously translated into 21 foreign languages, including \u003ci\u003eThe Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi\u003c\/i\u003e. His translation of \u003ci\u003eHagakure\u003c\/i\u003e, an 18th century treatise on samurai philosophy, was featured in the film \u003ci\u003eGhost Dog\u003c\/i\u003e by the director Jim Jarmusch. Wilson was awarded a Commendation from the Foreign Ministry of Japan and inducted into the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese emperor. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrated by: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround thirty years ago, \u003cb\u003eManda\u003c\/b\u003e felt the need to free herself from the academic art world, and distance herself from Western culture. She decided to travel to Japan. Frequent stays there gave her the opportunity to adopt new perspectives. She learned from Japanese masters the \"art of the line\" as well as the mysteries of \u003ci\u003ehaiga\u003c\/i\u003e, compositions where painted images and calligraphy comes from the same brush, forming an integrated whole. She has published many books of \u003ci\u003ehaiga\u003c\/i\u003e illustrations and poems in her native France, notably on the works of Basho and Santoka.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 9.1 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44807306870886,"sku":"9784805318072","price":27.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/hiBXahv3ss9784805318072.webp?v=1771466105","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/the-illustrated-book-of-japanese-haiku-a-journey-through-the-seasons-with-japans-best-loved-poets-free-online-audio-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}