La Médaille: Exploring European and Japanese Art, Culture, and History Author: Mitsuo Shinoda Publisher: O-Kyu-sha Published: 2012 Price: 19,800 yen Condition (Subjective): Shows signs of aging, but generally in good condition. Please refer to the photos. Synopsis (from the "BOOK" database) This book explores the art and culture of modern Europe, Japan, and America through the lens of La Médaille (Japanese name: Medal). This is a monumental work, the result of the author's over 45 years of data collection, research, and analysis, spanning over 700 pages and featuring over 600 illustrations, including color plates. It covers a wide range of topics, including Charlotte Corday, Mozart, the bridges of Paris, Maki-e (Japanese lacquer art), and the Kiso Road (Eisen and Hiroshige). Table of Contents (from the "BOOK" database) Part 1: Europe - Foreign Section (Charlotte Corday / Charlotte Corday and Normandy / Mont Saint-Michel / The Bateau-Lavoir, etc.)