About the book
\"An elegiac prose celebration . . . a classic in its genre.\"—Publishers Weekly
In this acclaimed travel memoir, Donald Richie paints a memorable portrait of the island-studded Inland Sea. His existential ruminations on food, culture, and love and his brilliant descriptions of life and landscape are a window into an Old Japan that has now nearly vanished. Included are the twenty black and white photographs by Yoichi Midorikawa that accompanied the original 1971 edition.
Donald Richie (1924-2013) was an internationally recognized expert on Japanese culture and film.
Yoichi Midorikawa (1915-2001) was one of Japan's foremost nature photographers.
Editions of The Inland Sea
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781611720242
- EBook
- ISBN 9781611729160
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\"An elegiac prose celebration . . . a classic in its genre.\"—Publishers Weekly
In this acclaimed travel memoir, Donald Richie paints a memorable portrait of the island-studded Inland Sea. His existential ruminations on food, culture, and love and his brilliant descriptions of life and landscape are a window into an Old Japan that has now nearly vanished. Included are the twenty black and white photographs by Yoichi Midorikawa that accompanied the original 1971 edition.
Donald Richie (1924-2013) was an internationally recognized expert on Japanese culture and film.
Yoichi Midorikawa (1915-2001) was one of Japan's foremost nature photographers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Inland Sea about?
\"An elegiac prose celebration . . . a classic in its genre.\"—Publishers Weekly
In this acclaimed travel memoir, Donald Richie paints a memorable portrait of the island-studded Inland Sea. His existential ruminations on food, culture, and love and his brilliant descriptions of life and landscape are a window into an Old Japan that has now nearly vanished. Included are the twenty black and white photographs by Yoichi Midorikawa that accompanied the original 1971 edition.
Donald Richie (1924-2013) was an internationally recognized expert on Japanese culture and film.
Yoichi Midorikawa (1915-2001) was one of Japan's foremost nature photographers.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Inland Sea?
Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Travel and holiday > Travel writing
Where can I read a sample of The Inland Sea?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781611720242
How long is The Inland Sea and how many pages does it have?
The Inland Sea has 288 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Inland Sea?
Donald Richie
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Inland Sea is available as paperback(ISBN 9781611720242) and ebook(ISBN 9781611729160)
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