Sanzo Wada
[Encyclopedia of Color Combinations: Taisho and Showa Color Notebooks], a reprint of Japan’s first color-matching guide by painter* Sanzo Wada, has been highly acclaimed overseas as “a wonderful source of inspiration that captivates readers with hues they never even knew existed” (Germany’s *Die Zeit* newspaper) and has become a long-running bestseller.
This book features reprints of Sanzo Wada’s *Comprehensive Color Guide: Part B* (Showa 9–10) and *New Collection of 500 Designs* (Showa 13).
In addition to 72 multicolor schemes inspired by the Japanese seasons, it presents 161 color scheme examples drawn from early Showa-era fashion, interior design, and graphic design. This book is a valuable resource for all creative work, including design, fashion, interior design, illustration, photography, and writing.
Also recommended for international visitors.
A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol. 2
72 combinations of three to seven colors themed on the twelve months of the Japanese year, valuable as a source of inspiration for design, kimono and other apparel, and interiors 165 color combinations from 1910s to 1930s Japanese fashion, interior, and graphic design that are useful for illustrators and others seeking to recreate the authentic look and feel of the period
Color names in Japanese and English
172 removable color chips
