Henry Johnson, Shakuhachi Roots and Routes
Henry Johnson, Shakuhachi Roots and Routes
Does somebody here knew this book? And is this a appropriate price??
Shakuhachi
Roots and Routes
Henry Johnson
The "shakuhachi" is a Japanese bamboo flute with a history in various social, cultural, and geographic spheres. This book unravels the roots and routes connected with the "shakuhachi," and discusses instrument types, construction process, social transmission, and performance practice.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/The-Shakuhachi-9789004243392-Hardback-BRAND-NEW-/311…
Shakuhachi
Roots and Routes
Henry Johnson
The "shakuhachi" is a Japanese bamboo flute with a history in various social, cultural, and geographic spheres. This book unravels the roots and routes connected with the "shakuhachi," and discusses instrument types, construction process, social transmission, and performance practice.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/The-Shakuhachi-9789004243392-Hardback-BRAND-NEW-/311…
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Update: Cheapets price found around 80$ Still a lot money for a small book (172pg)
The author:
Henry Johnson is Professor at the University of Otago, New Zealand. His research interests are in the field of ethnomusicology, particularly the performing arts of Asia and its diasporas. His books include The Koto; Performing Japan; and The Shamisen.
The author:
Henry Johnson is Professor at the University of Otago, New Zealand. His research interests are in the field of ethnomusicology, particularly the performing arts of Asia and its diasporas. His books include The Koto; Performing Japan; and The Shamisen.
Unfortunately, none of the public libraries on this island nation carry this book, otherwise I would have borrowed it for a review 
It looks brand new. Here it is directly from the publisher.
http://www.brill.com/products/book/shakuhachi
http://www.brill.com/products/book/shakuhachi
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