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# Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers

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Review: great - Great Read
Review: Wabi sabi tells us to stop our preoccupation with success and enjoy the unencumbered life. - I love short books that are meaningful. This book I read in a couple hours and the message is so peaceful and life giving. Wabi Sabi is a term that comes from two Japanese words mashed together and it is rarely defined, indeed it kind of avoids being defined. The author says Japanese people know the feeling but not the definition. This was indeed my experience in Tokyo as I asked my friend to guide me to things that connected with Wabi Sabi culture. There are black and white photos on almost every other page of this book, of various things that convey the Wabi Sabi idea. The book spends a few pages on conveying the definition or more accurately, the feeling of Wabi Sabi, it gives a bit of history, then outlines the "Wabi Sabi Universe" which includes the following headings: Metaphysical Basis Spiritual Values State of mind Moral Precepts Material Qualities Wabi Sabi is the opposite of the Rat Race. It reminds me of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount or the struggle against nature. It values simplicity and perhaps above all the process of nature. Thoreau and Emerson would approve. Some quotes: "Get rid of all that is unnecessary" "Wabi sabi tells us to stop our preoccupation with success--wealth, status, power, and luxury--and enjoy the unencumbered life." "Things wabi sabi have no need for the reassurance of status or the validation of market culture."

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #44,648 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Philosophy Aesthetics #29 in Japanese History (Books) #41 in Arts & Photography Criticism |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (863) |
| Dimensions  | 5.6 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches |
| Edition  | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10  | 0981484603 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0981484600 |
| Item Weight  | 7 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 96 pages |
| Publication date  | November 1, 2008 |
| Publisher  | Imperfect Publishing |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ great
*by A***8 on December 3, 2025*

Great Read

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wabi sabi tells us to stop our preoccupation with success and enjoy the unencumbered life.
*by T***Y on September 12, 2014*

I love short books that are meaningful. This book I read in a couple hours and the message is so peaceful and life giving. Wabi Sabi is a term that comes from two Japanese words mashed together and it is rarely defined, indeed it kind of avoids being defined. The author says Japanese people know the feeling but not the definition. This was indeed my experience in Tokyo as I asked my friend to guide me to things that connected with Wabi Sabi culture. There are black and white photos on almost every other page of this book, of various things that convey the Wabi Sabi idea. The book spends a few pages on conveying the definition or more accurately, the feeling of Wabi Sabi, it gives a bit of history, then outlines the "Wabi Sabi Universe" which includes the following headings: Metaphysical Basis Spiritual Values State of mind Moral Precepts Material Qualities Wabi Sabi is the opposite of the Rat Race. It reminds me of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount or the struggle against nature. It values simplicity and perhaps above all the process of nature. Thoreau and Emerson would approve. Some quotes: "Get rid of all that is unnecessary" "Wabi sabi tells us to stop our preoccupation with success--wealth, status, power, and luxury--and enjoy the unencumbered life." "Things wabi sabi have no need for the reassurance of status or the validation of market culture."

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Brief but Fascinating Introduction to Wabi-Sabi
*by L***E on January 7, 2013*

I was surprised at the brevity of this book, though not disappointed by it, as it made for a very concise read. I got through it in just an hour or two. Leonard Koren approaches this material as someone with a background in design/architecture. I bought it based on a primarily philosophical interest in the subject. The book focuses, I think, a bit more on design/art theory than pure philosophy, but it still makes for a very informative read, and the philosophical basis of Wabi-Sabi is nonetheless given due consideration and explanation. The book itself is designed pleasantly, with a great tactile feel on the cover and glossy pages with a pleasant gray font. The text is interspersed with Koren's beautiful photography, highlighting objects that embody the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. If you're interested in learning about the history and nature of Wabi-Sabi, especially if you are a student of design, then I would highly recommend this book as a starting point.

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