Post by Lady Kimiko on Sept 15, 2011 10:32:16 GMT -5
Title: Spectacular Helmets of Japan, 16th - 19th Century
Author: Japan House Gallery
Year Published: 1986
ISBN: 0-87011-784-X
Language: English
Pages: 193
Period: Muramachi & Momoyama & Edo
Subjects: Lavish Japanese helmets with info about each helm, and insight into their motif and construction
My Thoughts: This is an amazing book, and the perfect crowning book for a library collection about Japanese armor. The photos of each helm are large, detailed, and in full color making for a striking presentation. My only complaint is that there are not multiple shots of the elm from different sides and the inside of the helm. The 'period' helms are very unique and certainly creative if not fierce looking. No two helmets are like among the Japanese, and tis book really drives home how unique a helm should be for a Japanese persona.
I will revisit this book at a later date and get photos of period helms to share.
Author: Japan House Gallery
Year Published: 1986
ISBN: 0-87011-784-X
Language: English
Pages: 193
Period: Muramachi & Momoyama & Edo
Subjects: Lavish Japanese helmets with info about each helm, and insight into their motif and construction
My Thoughts: This is an amazing book, and the perfect crowning book for a library collection about Japanese armor. The photos of each helm are large, detailed, and in full color making for a striking presentation. My only complaint is that there are not multiple shots of the elm from different sides and the inside of the helm. The 'period' helms are very unique and certainly creative if not fierce looking. No two helmets are like among the Japanese, and tis book really drives home how unique a helm should be for a Japanese persona.
I will revisit this book at a later date and get photos of period helms to share.
