The original 1906 edition of The Book of Tea is one of the classic texts found on the desks of artists poets teaists and Zen Buddhists around the world. The book has been redesigned and expanded for a contemporary audience. You will discover the fascinating character of Okakura Kakuzo and the story of how he came to write one of the twentieth centurys most influential books on art beauty and simplicityall steeped in the worlds communal cup of tea. His incredible journey took him from Yokohama to New York Paris Bombay and Boston where his life intertwined with such luminaries as Rabindranath Tagore John Singer Sargent Henry James John La Farge Isabella Stewart Gardner Ezra Pound and Henri Matisse. His writings influenced the work of such notable artists as Frank Lloyd Wright and Georgia OKeeffe. American tea writer Bruce Richardson includes many historical photographs and illustrations in this updated edition of Okakuras classic text along with unique insight into how Okakuras philosophy continues to inspire todays tea culture. Plus Richardson includes an allnew chapter on Americas thirst for Japanese tea during the late 1800s illustrated with archival photographs. show more