{"title":"Kakuzo Okakura","description":"\u003cp\u003eKakuzo Okakura, a respected Japanese scholar and author, is celebrated for his profound exploration of Eastern philosophy and aesthetics. His writings offer valuable insights into Japanese culture and tradition, particularly in the realms of tea, art, and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn our collection, you'll find \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e, a seminal work that elegantly bridges Eastern and Western philosophies through the simple yet profound experience of tea. This book is an enlightening read for anyone interested in understanding the cultural significance of tea and its role in fostering a deeper appreciation of beauty and harmony found in nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOkakura's writings are a delightful blend of education and reference, offering readers a unique perspective on the science and nature of cultural practices. Whether you're a student of Eastern philosophies or simply intrigued by Japanese traditions, Kakuzo Okakura's works are essential additions to your reading list.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-book-of-tea","title":"The Book of Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism, Tea Masters, and the significance of the Japanese tea ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries—including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles, and elephants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45692374253804,"sku":"9780241251355","price":9.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241251355.jpg?v=1725560324"},{"product_id":"the-book-of-tea-by-kakuzo-okakura-9780141191843","title":"The Book of Tea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst time in Penguin Classics for this Japanese work dedicated to the art of drinking tea — and much more — introduced by Christopher Benfey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a generation adjusting painfully to the demands of a modern industrial and commercial society, Asia came to represent an alternative vision of the good life: aesthetically austere, socially aristocratic, and imbued with spirituality. \u003cem\u003eThe Book of Tea\u003c\/em\u003e was originally written in English and sought to address the inchoate yearnings of disaffected Westerners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a flash of inspiration, Okakura saw that the formal tea party as practised in New England was a distant cousin of the Japanese tea ceremony, and that East and West had thus \"met in the tea-cup.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46355129303276,"sku":"9780141191843","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6720413482238.jpg?v=1744298530"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/kakuzo-okakura.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}