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Fishes of Edo
A Guide to Classical Japanese Fishes
- Pie Books
- by by Kazuhiko Tajima
This book features illustrations of 94 species created by Mori Baien carefully selected from Baien-Gyofu ("Baien Atlas of Fishes") and Baien-Gyohinzusei ("Baien Pictorial Encyclopedia of Fishes"), explained in bilingual Japanese-English text with information about each fish, such as the origin of its Japanese name, classification, scientific name, etc. In addition, cultural information such as what each fish was used for during the Edo period, the folklore surrounding them, and more are also introduced.
ISBN 9784756256522 | EN-JA | PB
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| Publisher | Pie Books |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9784756256522 |
| Author(s) | by Kazuhiko Tajima |
| Publication date | November 2024 |
| Edition | Paperback |
| Dimensions | 180 x 257 mm |
| Illustrations | throughout col.ill. |
| Pages | 224 |
| Language(s) | Eng./ Jap. ed. |
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This book features illustrations of 94 species created by Mori Baien carefully selected from Baien-Gyofu ("Baien Atlas of Fishes") and Baien-Gyohinzusei ("Baien Pictorial Encyclopedia of Fishes"), explained in bilingual Japanese-English text with information about each fish, such as the origin of its Japanese name, classification, scientific name, etc. In addition, cultural information such as what each fish was used for during the Edo period, the folklore surrounding them, and more are also introduced. This book deciphers one aspect of the profound story of Japanese people living in a seafaring country and fishes.