Complete set of "The Universe of Calligraphy," all 24 volumes. While generally in good condition for their age, a few books have ink marks on the back cover. A worse condition set sold on Yahoo Auctions for 26,450 yen, so I've priced this lower. Price is firm. "The Universe of Calligraphy" (Complete 24-Volume Set) by Nikugen-sha, edited by Kuyō Ishikawa, 1996-2000 This 24-volume set reconsiders calligraphy from a new perspective, rediscovering its appeal. It features beautiful illustrations, points for appreciation, the drama of calligraphy and people, columns, and new book theories. Volume 1: Questioning Heaven (Oracle Bone Script and Bronze Inscriptions) Volume 2: Characters Descending to the Human World (Stone Inscriptions) Volume 3: The Acquisition of Writing (Bamboo and Wooden Slips) Volume 4: The Aesthetics of Weathering (Ancient Clerical Script) Volume 5: The Ruling Political Characters (Han Dynasty Clerical Script) Volume 6: The Ancient Methods of Calligraphy (Wang Xizhi) Volume 7: Characters Engraved in Stone (Northern Dynasties Stone Inscriptions) Volume 8: The Calligraphy of the Standing Empire (Early Tang Dynasty Regular Script) Volume 9: The Form of Words and Calligraphy (Cursive Script) Volume 10: From Transmission to Reception (The Three Masters) Volume 11: From Reception to Transformation (The Three Great Calligraphers) Volume 12: The Refined Microcosm (Heian Period Calligraphy) Volume 13: Calligraphy and People (Yan Zhenqing) Volume 14: The Calligraphy of Literati (The Three Masters of the Northern Song Dynasty) Volume 15: Discovery of Revival (Yuan Dynasty Calligraphers) Volume 16: The Calligraphy of Knowledge (Kamakura Period Buddhist Priests) Volume 17: The Dream of Literati (Ming Dynasty Calligraphers) Volume 18: Each of the Fallen Nations (Late Ming and Early Qing Dynasties) Volume 19: The Style of Transformation (School Calligraphy) Volume 20: Prelude to Modernity (Confucian Scholars, Monks, and Haiku Poets) Volume 21: Various Achievements (Qing Dynasty Calligraphers ①) Volume 22: Longing for Antiquity (Qing Dynasty Calligraphers ②) Volume 23: The Expansion of One-Inch Square (Ming and Qing Dynasty Seal Carving) Volume 24: The Possibilities of Modern Calligraphy (Around the Meiji Era) Specifications: Each volume is A4 variant size, 96 pages, hardcover Published: 1996-2000 Publisher: Nikugen-sha List Price: 57,600 yen (for the complete 24-volume set)