Edward G. Seidensticker

Start here: In Praise of Shadows (1933)

"This is a powerfully anti-modernist book, yet contains the most beautiful evocation of the traditional Japanese aesthetic, which cast such a spell on Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Common questions about Edward G. Seidensticker

What is Edward G. Seidensticker best known for?

Edward G. Seidensticker is best known for In Praise of Shadows, published in 1933 with 62 ratings and a 3.6 average. It is the most-rated of Edward G. Seidensticker's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Edward G. Seidensticker written?

SansFiction lists 3 books by Edward G. Seidensticker, published between 1933 and 1970. The most popular are In Praise of Shadows, Thousand Cranes and The Sea of Fertility.

Which Edward G. Seidensticker book should I read first?

In Praise of Shadows is the usual place to start: it is Edward G. Seidensticker's most-rated book here, with a 3.6 average.

What genres does Edward G. Seidensticker write?

Edward G. Seidensticker's books on SansFiction are tagged Aesthetics, General, Poetry and Romance.