Book
Simply imperfect : revisiting the wabi-sabi house / Robyn Griggs Lawrence ; [interior photography by Joe Coca]. --
Record details
- ISBN: 0865716919 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780865716919 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: 167 p. : col. ill.
- Publisher: Gabriola, B.C. : New Society Publishers, 2011.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Rev. and updated ed. of: The Wabi-Sabi house. New York : Clarkson Potter, 2004. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes Internet addresses (p. 157-162) and index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 22.95 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Interior decoration > Psychological aspects. Home > Psychological aspects. Interior decoration > Themes, motives. Zen Buddhism > Influence. Wabi. Sabi. Design > Japan. Quality of life. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 747.019 Law 2011 | 31681002291144 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Perseus Publishing
Meaningful living â within your means
Wabi-sabi is about appreciating the simple and letting go of the superficialâthe perfect antidote for a society in recovery from a decades-long consumerist binge. In 2004 The Wabi-Sabi House helped popularize this ancient Japanese philosophy in North America. Simply Imperfect is a fully revised and updated edition of The Wabi-Sabi House aimed at moving past our belief in life, liberty, and the pursuit of stuff to finding beauty in austerity, serenity, and authenticity.
Far more than home decor, wabi-sabi is a state of mind: living modestly in the moment, stripping away the unnecessary, and finding satisfaction in everyday things. Simply Imperfect recounts wabi-sabi's rich history, tracing it from its Zen Buddhist roots through to the present day. This beautifully-illustrated book reveals ways to introduce wabi-sabi into your home such as:
- Clearing clutter and blocking noise
- Integrating salvaged and recycled materials
- Making and growing things yourself (or supporting local artisans who do)
- Taking time and space for self-reflection
Wabi-sabi is everything that today's sleek, plastic, technology-saturated culture isn't. Simply Imperfect asks readers to see that mass-produced perfection is seductive but boring. This gentle book is for anyone who is overwhelmed by consumerism or whose focus has shifted from getting more to getting by.
Robyn Griggs Lawrence is editor-in-chief of Natural Home magazine and a prolific writer and speaker on topics ranging from green building and ecological design to organic gardening. She has been instrumental in introducing the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi to a Western audience.
- Perseus Publishing
Far more than home décor, wabi-sabi an acient Japanese philosphy is a state of mind: living modestly in the moment, stripping away the unnecessary, finding satisfaction in everyday things. Simply Imperfect is a fully revised edition of The Wabi-Sabi House (2004) â this book will help you celebrate the beauty in getting by.
