Japanese Rare Books Workshop: A material introduction to the history of Japanese books


DATE
Friday February 5, 2016
TIME
10:00 AM - 10:00 AM

This workshop is a rare opportunity to view, handle, and learn about Japanese materials from the ancient period to the present.

Instructed by Professor Takahiro Sasaki (Keio University Institute of Oriental Classics) in Japanese with English interpretation.

Chapter 1: Bindings and Types of Japanese Books (wahon)

Chapter 2: The History of Japanese Illustrated Books

Please register via Professor Christina Laffin at Christina.Laffin@ubc.ca by January 25, 2016. Lunch will be provided and a reception will follow the workshop.