The Complete Japanese Joinery, by Koichi Paul Nii. 397 Pages. Softbound. This splendid new book by Koichi Nii unlocks the secrets of the long admired but mysterious craft of Japanese joinery and offers even the novice woodworker an opportunity to create complex joints, the secrets of which were guarded by Japanese guilds for more than a thousand years. Beginning with an an analysis of the tools and techniques of the Japanese woodworker, Nii proceeds to explain the spiritual relationship between joiner and wood that is at the heart of Japanese joinery. In the subsequent chapters, the author examines every detail of modern and traditional japanese carpentry, including the spectacularly complex joints for which it is noted. Nii shows the intricacies of Japanese timber framing, flooring, roofing and more. If you are interested in woodworking, or architecture, or simply in undertanding a bit more, The Complete Japanese Joinery will prove a most worthwhile investment. UNAVAILABLE (BK-0292)