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A Dictionary of Color Combinations Books Vo.1 & Vo.2 set New JAPAN Fast ShippingDescription All our products are authentic. Please purchase with confidence! ◆Product IntroductionA Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol.1 Contains 348 patterns of modern color schemes from the Taisho and early Showa periods.A compact color scheme sample book brought back to life in the modern age!The concept of “color schemes” was not generally recognizedThe concept of “color schemes” was not generally recognized until the Taisho and early Showa eras, when the need for color was first recognized.Sanzo Wada was one of the first to recognize the need for color schemes in the Taisho and early Showa eras, when the concept of “color schemes” was not generally recognized.This book can be called a pioneer of color culture in Japan.It was an epoch-making “color scheme sample book” that showed specific color scheme patterns.This book is a reprint of the famous “Color Scheme General Guide” in a new and revised edition.The color schemes included in this book are not only materials from the Taisho and Showa eras, but also universal sensibilities that can be used even today.The color schemes included in this book are not only materials from the Taisho and Showa eras, but also have a universal sensibility that can be utilized even in the modern age.348 color schemes are included.CMYK values and color chips are included for all color tables.Ideal for color coordinators, interior design coordinators, and others.Ideal for research and practical use in all fields. A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol.2Second in the series: classic Japanese color recipes for use in design, fashion, interiors, art, and moreFrom 1933 to 1934 Sanzo Wada published a collection of color combinations that was the first of its kind in Japan.In 2010 Seigensha reprinted this classic as A Dictionary of Color Combinations, which was applauded by DieZeit as a source of inspiration filled with a captivating array of “hues we didn’t even know existed”.Now, following on that enduring bestseller, A Dictionary of Color Combinations 2 brings back two more worksby Wada published in 1935–1936 and 1938,respectively. The book presents 72 color patterns themed on theJapanese seasons and another 165 drawn from early to mid-twentieth-century fashion, interior, and graphicdesign, making it an indispensable reference for designers, fashion and interior specialists, illustrators,photographers, writers, and indeed anyone engaged in creative work.[Featuring]・72 combinations of three to seven colors themed on the twelve months of the Japanese year,valuable as an inspiration source for design, kimono and other apparel, and interiors・165 color combinations from fashion, interior, and graphic design that capture the ambience of1910s to 1930s Japan for illustrators and others seeking to re-create the authentic look and feel of the period・Color names in Japanese and English・172 removable color chips Sanzo Wada (1883–1967)’s interest in the importance of color prompted him to foundthe Japan Standard Color Association (present-day Japan Color Research Institute) in 1927.Active not only as a color researcher but also as an artist, fashion designer,and stage and film art director, he received the 1954 Academy Award for Best Costume Design for Gate ofHell and was recognized as a Person of Cultural Merit by the Japanese government in 1958. Thank you for your interest in our item! We would be happy if you liked the product. Please feel free to contact us if you have any question. Please check the condition of the product with the photo. All items are what you see in the photos. We Are selling different colors of the same product and selling as a set, so please take a look at my store. Shipping Depending on your location, there may be special charges in addition to regular shipping charges.We can only ship to the address listed in your eBay account.We can’t accept address changes after purchase, so please be sure to change your address in advance if necessary. We usually ship within 10 business days of receiving cleared payment. International Buyers – Please Note: Our store sells Japanese products, and for electrical appliances, many are designed for AC 100V. Depending on the country and product, a voltage converter may be required. Please note that we do not accept returns for malfunctions caused by the use of these products without a voltage converter. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Thank you for your understanding.