William de Lange studied Japanese language and culture at the universities of Leiden and Waseda, and has translated and written extensively on Japanese cultural topics. De Lange spent half a year as an apprentice to scroll maker Teruo Takayanagi, and returned to Japan over the years to continue his scroll research. Teruo Takayanagi, a master scroll maker from Mobara, Chiba prefecture, learned his craft through an apprenticeship under his father, Tetsunosuke Takayanagi. The younger Takayanagi went on to receive numerous honors, including the 1986 Chiba Prefectural Governor's Award and served as chairman of the Chiba Picture Scroll Makers Association from 2000 until his death in 2012.
This is not an ordinary book for two reasons. First, the content is excellent and the blend of a concise, clearly written text is superbly complimented with numerous excellent photographs and drawings. Next, the layout and design of this book comes from someone who truly loves books and Asian arts. It is truly superior.--Bonsai & Stone Appreciation Quarterly
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