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The Story of Carpentry Tools in watercolor drawings
: the Takenaka
Carpentry Tools Museum’s collection
Published on April 10, 2009
Traditional Japanese carpentry tools are illustrated with watercolor drawings by Yasuyuki Yasuda with easy-to-understand commentary.
* It can be purchased in bookstores around Japan.
* Only available in Japanese text.
Yasuyuki Yasuda Profile
Born in Osaka in 1950. Graduated from the Department of Arts, Kyoto University of Education. He began producing postcard-sized sketches from around 1980. His works have been presented in solo exhibitions and have been used for PR magazine covers, newspaper illustrations and corporate calendars. He was commissioned to produce a sketch of the Akaishi Kaikyo Bridge for the hometown postal stamp in the 1998 Hyogo prefecture New Year’s Card series. He is the author of Kobe: Machi Monogatari, Renga: Machi Monogatari, Hannari Kyoto Sketch Kibun and other books.
Illustration: Yasuyuki Yasuda, Text: Takenaka Carpentry Museum
¥ 1,600 (exc. Tax), A5, 144 pages, Four-color print
Asakura Publishing
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Illustrated post cards: Daiku Dogu Monogatari [The Story of Carpentry Tools]
Published on April 10, 2009
A set of post cards with delicate watercolor drawings by Yasuyuki Yasuda depicting the Museum’s collection. The 4 series below are available:
1. The history of carpentry tools
2. Carpentry tools with a distinguished history
3. Standard set of tools
4. Japanese carpentry tools
Illustration: Yasuyuki Yasuda
100x148mm
Price: 1 set (8 cards) ¥300, 4 sets (all 32 cards) ¥1,000
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The Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 20th Anniversary Publication
Passing on the Skills and the Spirits of Carpenters to the Future
Published on October 1, 2004, Out of stock
* Only available in Japanese text.
This book was published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Museum
- Round-table talk
Rokusuke Ei in conversation with young artisans:
“On the future of present time artisans”
- Feature section
The impassioned skills of ancient carpenters
“The skills of craftsmen passed on from hand to hand” by Mitsuo Ogawa
A message from an ironsmith
“Betting one’s life on the thousand-year nail” by Yukinori Shirataka
Even when weathered, wood and cooper do not lose their beauty
A text by Terunobu Fujimori
Japanese traditional architecture as seen from Europe
- 20 years of the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 1984-2004
Not for sale, B5
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10 years of the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum
: 1984-1994
Published on May 1, 1995, Out of stock
* Only available in Japanese text.
- From the conception to the opening
- The years as a corporate museum
- The years as a foundation
Not for sale, B5
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Traditional Woodworking Tools of Europe
Published on October 1, 1992,
This is a collector’s edition stored in the Museum which presents traditional European carpentry tools with beautiful photographs alongside commentary by specialist.
Editorial supervisor: Teijiro Muramatsu
Commentary: Teijiro Muramatsu, Kunio Ota, Akira Watanabe
Special price: ¥1000, A4, 192 pages
- The above items can be purchased at the reception of the museum.
- Additional shipping costs will be required in case the items are ordered for shipping.
- Out-of-stock items will not be re-printed.
( Contact )
TAKENAKA CARPENTRY TOOLS MUSEUM
Nakayamatedori 4-18-25, Chuo-ku,
Kobe 650-0004, Japan