Description
Examines the quality of life in Tokyo and discusses the architecture and culture of the city."Tokyo is a distressingly ugly and chaotic city, but it also possesses such mysterious vitality that building in it is a great challenge to an architect. Similarly, comprehending it is a great challenge to a writer. Peter Popham has taken up the challenge in this timely and important book in a way that will hold the attention of architects and general readers alike."Arata Isozaki"Mr. Popham has written a most interesting book about a most interesting city. Like most big cities, Tokyo is a mixture of delight and horror (not too strong a word). He has captured both, with balance and clarity."Edward Seidensticker
ISBN:9780870117268
