3500 yen → 2500 yen "Introduction to Kana Calligraphy Techniques for Large Format Works" Volume 1: "Basics and Creation of Kana Large Format Works" (159 pages total) Chapter 1: Basic Knowledge for Creating Kana Large Format Works Chapter 2: Learning the Basics of Kana from Old Writings Chapter 3: Challenging Kana Creative Works Glossary of Kana Calligraphy Terms Useful for Large Format Work Production Volume 2: "Selected Examples by Contemporary Calligraphers" (159 pages total) Chapter 1: Spring Chapter 2: Summer Chapter 3: Autumn Chapter 4: Winter Chapter 5: The Joy of Creating Small Works Appendix: Collection of Famous Phrases and Poems Useful for Production Size: Height: 37cm Width: 26.5cm Thickness: 1.5cm It has a sturdy binding and is quite heavy. Each page has photos and illustrations for easy understanding, and it is a book that I highly recommend for those who are learning and practicing kana large format calligraphy. It has been stored at home for a long time, but there are no writings or noticeable stains inside, and it is clean. However, there is a small tear of less than 1cm on the cover of Volume 1 (photo 8). Also, there is a box to hold the two books, and some parts of it have been repaired with cellophane tape (photo 10). Neither of these issues affects the content of the books at all, and I think they are not noticeable, but please understand this before purchasing. Therefore, the price has been reduced. I hope that those who enjoy calligraphy and those who want to master it will use this. Thank you.