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  1. In Praise of Shadows Junichiro Tanizaki ““Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty.”” Spectacular, unexpectedly life-changing read on ancient Japanese aesthetics and the beauty of darkness:

    In Praise of Shadows

    Junichiro Tanizaki

    “Were it not for shadows, there would be no beauty.”

    Spectacular, unexpectedly life-changing read on ancient Japanese aesthetics and the beauty of darkness: