Description
Why choose Kyoto Serenity?
- A poetic immersion in the Japanese art of living, between refinement and minimalism
- A luxurious edition with a Linen cover, a veritable Decorative object
- More than 200 delicate photographs, for a visual and sensory escape
- An in-depth cultural account by François Simon, a leading figure in gastronomic criticism
A beautiful, contemplative book dedicated to the silent aesthetics of Kyoto
Between tradition and modernity, Kyoto Serenity explores the hushed grace of a city where time seems suspended, in the midst of temples, Zen gardens and ancestral gestures.
A refined edition in the image of Japanese culture
Bound in elegant Cloth Linen, this book magnifies Kyoto in every detail: the harmony of its wooden architecture, the delicacy of its Cherrywood flowers, the soothing beauty of its Shinto shrines. The soft, luminous photography captures the singular serenity of this former imperial capital, where every element - stone, vegetation, silence - becomes a language of pure beauty.
A tribute to everyday refinement
François Simon guides us through the subtleties of Japanese culture: tea ceremonies, festivals, floral art, minimalist cuisine... The pages of Kyoto Serenity reveal a restrained art of living, based on attention to materials, simplicity and harmony. Every detail evokes a quest for balance, far from the hustle and bustle.
A decorative piece to be contemplated and passed on
Perfect in a refined or wabi-sabi interior, this book complements natural materials such as linen, light wood or hand-crafted ceramics. Placed on a coffee table or at the head of a bed, Kyoto Serenity invites calm and reflection, like a visual haiku.
Treat yourself to an interlude of silence and beauty. This Book is much more than a Guide: it's an illustrated meditation on Japanese elegance, to be savored page after page.
In detail:
Variation : Kyoto
Brand : Editions Assouline
Type : Book
Colour : Multicoulered
Material : Paper - Linen Blanket
- Dimensions : 25 x 33 cm - Thickness 4 cm
- Weight : 2.2 lb
- Characteristics : Language: English - Beautiful paperback book (Linen hardcover) - Over 200 illustrations - Editions : Assouline - Author: François Simon - 312 pages
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