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In Praise of Shadows
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I regularly gift the book called in praise of shadows haha man you're the first person yes I know this book okay that's a very very very small book it's like 80 pages.
Tony Fadell · The Tim Ferriss Show · Dec 2019 Listen at 1:35:23 The best things said about it
Gave me this to read and it's called In Praise of Shadows and it's basically like a long essay on in Praise of Shadows and also on Japanese Aesthetics.
Why people recommend it
In Praise of Shadows by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki is a classic essay collection that explores traditional Japanese aesthetics, architecture, and the subtle interplay of light and darkness. The book has been championed on prominent podcasts by designers and literary critics who appreciate its distinct perspective on modern life and visual culture. On The Tim Ferriss Show, Tony Fadell discussed the work, explaining that it is a very brief book of roughly eighty pages that he regularly gifts to friends because of its unique insights. Fadell noted his appreciation for how the text reframes perceptions of illumination and space. In a similar vein, Jennifer Szalai talked about the book on The Book Review, describing it as an extended essay that delves deeply into Japanese aesthetics and the philosophical implications of shadows. Both speakers highlighted the concise yet profound nature of Tanizaki's writing, emphasizing how a short historical text can offer enduring lessons on design, simplicity, and cultural appreciation that continue to captivate contemporary thinkers, creators, and readers around the world.
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Tony Fadell I regularly gift the book called in praise of shadows haha man you're the first person yes I know this book… 1
“I regularly gift the book called in praise of shadows haha man you're the first person yes I know this book okay that's a very very very small book it's like 80 pages”
Jennifer Szalai gave me this to read and it's called In Praise of Shadows and it's basically like a long essay on in Praise… 1
“gave me this to read and it's called In Praise of Shadows and it's basically like a long essay on in Praise of Shadows and also on Japanese Aesthetics”