Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

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 Jun'ichirō Tanizaki

What is Jun'ichirō Tanizaki best known for?

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki 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 Jun'ichirō Tanizaki's books on SansFiction.

How many books has Jun'ichirō Tanizaki written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki, published in 1933. The most popular are In Praise of Shadows and El elogio de la sombra.

Which Jun'ichirō Tanizaki book should I read first?

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

What genres does Jun'ichirō Tanizaki write?

Jun'ichirō Tanizaki's books on SansFiction are tagged Aesthetics, General, Poetry and Philosophy.