Ikebana: Asian Arts & Crafts for creative kids (Asian Arts & Crafts for Creative Kids Series)

This guide is much more than a picture book - it is an instruction manual for how to teach yourself Ikebana. There are numerous color photographs of many different styles of Ikebana, which are great as teaching examples or simply some inspiring designs to browse through. Most useful in this book were the line drawings of Ikebana arrangements with labels to break down the very specific parts of the arrangements. There are... Read Full Review

I received this book in perfect new condition 8 days after ordering. This book is a classic rewrite of Sato's earlier book with excellent photographs of new arrangements. Very complete book with detailed explanations of many Ikebana styles.

What a great book! Shozo Sato has rewritten, remodeled, and recreated his amazing book from the 60's on Ikebana! Such a new, fresh, and updated take on his still-popular masterpiece on Japanese floral design. As a member of the Ikenobo school, this book is not only informative but also pictoresque of this long appreciated Japanese art. And, had the pleasure of meeting in person, Mr. Shozo Sato, and had him sign this soon to... Read Full Review

I love this series of books for my classroom. They've been wonderful for me to read and review and also for my students to read. The illustrations are great, the information is comprehensive and at a child's level, making it great for adults who don't know anything about it to pick up.