Bamboo Style: Exteriors Interiors Detail

Besides feeding pandas and making a yummy addition to many Asian dishes, bamboo is also used as a building material, both functional and decorative. The dried stems are extremely sturdy and lend themselves to a multitude of uses. This book captures the many uses of bamboo in houses throughout China, Japan, and Indonesia. By famed editor Angelika Taschen, photographs by Reto Guntli, published by Taschen July 2006. The editor: Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on the themes of architecture, photography, design, contemporary art, interiors, and travel. The photographer: Swiss photographer Reto Guntli, based in Zurich, regularly travels the world taking photos for international magazines. He has published numerous books and contributed to TASCHEN publications such as Inside Asia and Great Escapes Europe. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Taschen America Llc (July 2, 2006) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 191 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3822849677 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3822849675 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #5,362,510 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5,332 in Interior & Home Design #5,847 in Interior Design #6,211 in Decorative Arts Customer Reviews: 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 30 ratings