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Hector Garcia A Geek in Japan (Paperback) (UK IMPORT)
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- Publication Name
- A Geek in Japan
- Title
- A Geek in Japan
- Subtitle
- Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony
- EAN
- 9784805313916
- ISBN
- 9784805313916
- Edition
- Second Edition
- Release Date
- 07/01/2019
- Release Year
- 2019
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- JP
- Book Title
- Geek in Japan : Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony (Revised and Expanded with New Topics)
- Item Length
- 10in
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Publication Year
- 2019
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- Travel, History, Social Science
- Topic
- Asia / Japan, Popular Culture
- Item Width
- 7.5in
- Item Weight
- 27 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 192 Pages
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Product Information
Created specifically for fans of Japanese "cool culture," A Geek in Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides available. Reinvented for the internet age, it is packed with personal essays and hundreds of photographs and presents all the touchstones of traditional and contemporary culture in an entirely new way. A Geek in Japan decodes the mysteries of the Japanese language, Japanese social values and daily habits, business and technology, the arts, and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Japanese. This revised and expanded edition contains many new pages of materials on all sorts of topics including Kyoto, Japanese architecture, and Japanese video games. It also features a guide to author Hector Garcia's favorite Tokyo hangouts and tips on visiting many "secret" places around Japan. Highlighting the originality and creativity of the Japanese, debunking myths, and answering nagging questions such as why the Japanese are so fond of wearing face masks, Garcia has written an irreverent, insightful, and highly informative guide for the growing ranks of Japanophiles around the world.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
4805313919
ISBN-13
9784805313916
eBay Product ID (ePID)
240990887
Product Key Features
Book Title
Geek in Japan : Discovering the Land of Manga, Anime, Zen, and the Tea Ceremony (Revised and Expanded with New Topics)
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Features
Revised
Topic
Asia / Japan, Popular Culture
Publication Year
2019
Genre
Travel, History, Social Science
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7.5in
Item Weight
27 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Ds812
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Edition Number
2
Reviews
"Comprehensive and well informed, A Geek in Japan covers a wide array of topics in short articles accompanied by numerous photographs, providing a lively digest of the society and culture of Japan." -- Japan Today, Comprehensive and well informed, A Geek in Japan covers a wide array of topics in short articles accompanied by numerous photographs, providing a lively digest of the society and culture of Japan. -- Japan Today, While not a traditional guidebook, A Geek in Japan certainly makes a reader want to hop on a plane to experience everything firsthand. -- San Francisco Book Review, "Hector and I share a deep interest and affection for all things Japanese. But in my case, I only get to enjoy Japan on my business trips. Back in Spain, I like to keep in touch. And that I do reading kirainet, 'A geek in Japan.' Now you can do the same. And in book format. Enjoy!" -- Martin Varsavsky, entrepreneur, founder of Fon and Safe Democracy Foundation, Hector and I share a deep interest and affection for all things Japanese. But in my case, I only get to enjoy Japan on my business trips. Back in Spain, I like to keep in touch. And that I do reading kirainet, 'A geek in Japan.' Now you can do the same. And in book format. Enjoy! -- Martin Varsavsky, entrepreneur, founder of Fon and Safe Democracy Foundation, "One of the funniest and yet most accurate descriptions of modern Japanese culture that I've ever seen. Highly recommended!" -- Joichi Ito, director, MIT Media Lab, "The geek in Japan of the title is of course Garcia. He has written a sharp and concise guide to Japan. It is comprehensive and well done. Among many topics, A Geek in Japan covers traditional culture, history, character, work, society, manga & anime, music, movies & television, Tokyo, and visiting the rest of Japan. This is a book by and for Japanophiles. Each section comes with photos, sidebars, and the knowledge of a long-time Japanhand. Very well done." -- Japan Visitor, "An oversize softcover of 160 pages, it has 12 main chapters jam-packed with color photos and short, lively essays that lay out just about everything, both good and not-so-good, that makes Japan unique." -- MSN.com, "Hooked on Books: What to read before you go--books that prepare you for that place you've never been.", "Hector Garcia's A Geek in Japan is a lightweight but enjoyable romp through modern Japanese culture, seen through the eyes of its writer, an amazingly inquisitive young Spaniard living in Tokyo." -- Lonely Planet, Everyone who is interested in Japan will find this book fascinating. -- Larry Ellison, cofounder and CEO, Oracle Corporation, Filled with a load of photos and information about Japan--a must read. -- Danny Choo, Tokyo entrepreneur and owner of www.dannychoo.com, The geek in Japan of the title is of course Garcia. He has written a sharp and concise guide to Japan. It is comprehensive and well done. Among many topics, A Geek in Japan covers traditional culture, history, character, work, society, manga & anime, music, movies & television, Tokyo, and visiting the rest of Japan. This is a book by and for Japanophiles. Each section comes with photos, sidebars, and the knowledge of a long-time Japanhand. Very well done. -- Japan Visitor, "Everyone who is interested in Japan will find this book fascinating." -- Larry Ellison, cofounder and CEO, Oracle Corporation, "Filled with a load of photos and information about Japan--a must read." -- Danny Choo, Tokyo entrepreneur and owner of www.dannychoo.com, One of the funniest and yet most accurate descriptions of modern Japanese culture that I've ever seen. Highly recommended! -- Joichi Ito, director, MIT Media Lab, "An oversize softcover of 160 pages, it has 12 main chapters jam-packed with color photos and short, lively essays that lay out just about everything, both good and not-so-good, that makes Japan unique." -- MSN.com, "While not a traditional guidebook, A Geek in Japan certainly makes a reader want to hop on a plane to experience everything firsthand." -- San Francisco Book Review, Hector Garcia's A Geek in Japan is a lightweight but enjoyable romp through modern Japanese culture, seen through the eyes of its writer, an amazingly inquisitive young Spaniard living in Tokyo. -- Lonely Planet
Copyright Date
2019
Lccn
2018-942081
Dewey Decimal
915.204/5
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
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