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Wabi-Sabi: Further Thoughts

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In Wabi-Sabi: Further Thoughts, Leonard Koren expands his exploration of the elusive Japanese aesthetic that finds beauty in impermanence, imperfection, and restraint. Part philosophical inquiry, part design reflection, this thoughtful volume moves beyond definition and into feeling—offering a richer understanding of why the worn, weathered, and incomplete can feel so profoundly beautiful.

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Wabi-Sabi: Further Thoughts

Author

Leonard Koren

Publisher

Imperfect Publishing

Format

Paperback

Pages

96

Size

8.4 x 5.6 x 0.6 Inches

ISBN

978-0981484655

About the author

Leonard Koren

Leonard Koren trained as an artist and architect. In 1976 he created WET: THE MAGAZINE OF GOURMET BATHING, an avant-garde publication influential in the development of postmodern aesthetics. Subsequently Koren has written numerous books including WABI-SABI: FOR ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, POETS & PHILOSOPHERS, the classic volume on the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete.

Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Abigail ★★★★★

I read the first book years ago and this one feels less like a sequel and more like sitting with the same ideas until they soften. The philosophical inquiry sections are dense in the best way, and I found myself rereading whole paragraphs just to slow down. It's a quiet little book that earns its pl

William Z. ★★★★☆

Koren's follow-up digs deeper into the philosophy than the first book, which I appreciated, though a few sections feel repetitive if you've already read the original. The small format makes it easy to keep on my desk and flip through when I need a pause.

Jason ★★★★☆

It's a short read, but Koren’s focus on restraint and imperfection makes you slow down and notice everyday objects in a new way. I do wish it pushed further into the practical side, though.

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