Out now: KANO NATSUO - His Life, his Art and his Sketchbooks

[Markus]

Out now, the most comprehensive, non-Japanese book on Natsuo. Even though the kinko

artist Kano Natsuo is on everyone´s lips when it comes to conversations about late Edo period

sword fittings surprisingly little material is available outside of Japan, in neither a comprehensive

or in a published form. With this publication I try to provide a remedy by introducing an outline of

his career, his personality, his art, his students and his works (34 pieces on more than 50 pages).

And, as a reference, I have republished all four of Natsuo’s sketchbooks on sword fittings

(Kengu-shitazu-soko). Thus I hope that with this publication I can contribute to the understanding

and appreciation of this great artist in the West and that the reader enjoys browsing through Natsuo´s

sketches. Will surely also make a great Christmas present.

 

8.25 wide x 10.75 tall, full color, hardcover, 250 pages – $ 129.00

 

http://www.lulu.com/shop/markus-sesko/k ... 93656.html

 

And the eBook is available here:

 

http://www.lulu.com/shop/markus-sesko/e ... 93676.html

 

[Brian]

Markus,

You are going to bankrupt all of us.

 

 

Brian

[nagamaki - Franco]

Markus,

You are going to bankrupt all of us.

 

 

Brian

 

Yes, he is trying his very best it seems, but then again look at how much Markus is saving us from having to buy the actual collection.

[Gilles]

Markus,

 

One more book bought. I warn you my friend, I will have no other choice than to denounce you to my wife. Soon, I will need to explane all that money spent on "those books of yours".

[Jean]

Soon, I will need to explane all that money spent on "those books of yours".

 

Ready to jump of the plane, Gilles

[pcfarrar]

Discount code for lulu just came through :D

 

For a limited time only

Save 20% off of your next order by using coupon code CORNUCOPIA at checkout. Coupon not valid on paid services. Use this opportunity to get copies of your own book to share or get some great new reads from the Lulu bookstore. Hurry offer ends 15 November at 11:59 PM.

[christianmalterre]

and again Markus does damage me mine price...as i had something for you Gilles we spoke about some weeks ago...LOL!

seems i have to wait again now....

and NO COMPLAINTS please!

 

Christian

[Gilles]

I already know Jean that my knowledge of the english language is perfectible. But I still try.

[Jean]

Sorry Gilles, I could not resist, but your English is IMO above the average one used on the Board. I do as many faults as anyone but when I have a long post, I reread it 10 times at least and edit it at least 6 times to correct word/sentence/grammar and I often let pass faults :D

[Markus]

Thank you all so far!

 

I am getting a lot of feedback at the moment to also make available the other,

i.e. the non sword-related sketches of Natsuo, quasi for the "real freaks"

out there. Of course I will comply and will provide a hardcover book in

the very same format and layout in the next couple of days (to stay within

the CORNUCOPIA code).

 

FYI: There are seven numbered and one unnumbered sketchbooks of Natsuo

extant which contain altogether about 300 double-pages.

 

PS: I really don´t know why I as the author never get any of those notifications

about Lulu voucher codes...

[Markus]

For those who requested, I burned the midnight oil and made available also all the other

non sword fittings-related sketchbooks of Natsuo. Please take a look at my blog for further

details.

 

http://markussesko.wordpress.com/2013/1 ... hbooks-ii/

 

[John A Stuart]

Midnight oil and then some. Amazing. John

[Brian]

Lulu 25% off.

Use code: HOLIDAY25

Free shipping: FREESHIP

(Not sure if both can be used together)

 

That's quite a discount.

 

Brian

[Nickupero]

Brian, actually found a Promo code that beats it but only available today.

Its 30% off. LULUVIP8684

The FREESHIP promo code can be combined with the 30%

[kissakai]

Thanks Nick

The voucher worked fine but anyone who uses needs to be quick

 

In real money the full price was £173.24 - with voucher £121.27 so saving £51.97 wow

I had to pay shipping but at £4.99 with this saving I'm more than happy with the deal

 

My wife doesn't know it yet but these are my Christmas present :lol:

 

 

Grev UK

[Kevin Adams]

Thank you Markus, for publishing work about a fantastic artist.

 

And thank you to the providers of coupon codes for making it just a LITTLE easier to spend money I shouldn't be right now...

[Nickupero]

While were all busy this month buying gifts for everyone else its the perfect little gift to show how much you appreciate yourself

If you think the wife will complain then send it to a family members house and have them wrap it and give you it Christmas Day!

[b.hennick]

The code does provide 30% off but not free shipping. Still a great deal.

[Nickupero]

Shoot, you need to add the FREESHIP Code, it does combine with LULUVIP8684 and not HOLIDAY25.

Sorry for that, so 30% off and free shipping.

[b.hennick]

I cancelled the order and tried again to get free shipping. I learned that it was not allowed with the 30% discount. SO in the end it is a great 30% discount only.

[Markus]

Was informed about a new groupon code today. 30 % off only for today!

 

 

http://www.lulu.com/shop/home.ep

[Markus]

The 30% off offer is valid for until Sunday 9th. Please check the link below.

 

http://www.lulu.com/home

[Barrie B]

I orded both books and I must say the quality and content are fantastic.. well done (and thank you) to Markus.. It has/ is providing excellent reading.. and of course increasing my knowledge base..

 

Barrie B.