The Hare with Amber Eyes : A Hidden Inheritance (CD-Audio)

from anyotherbizniz

A beautifully realised book; almost crafted rather written - like a series of netsuke rather than chapters. An intriguing starting point for what is in effect a diasapora history of the last 150 years. Slow, yes, but it caught wonderfully the undercurrent of anti-semitism that swirled around (and...

from michigantrumpet

World class potter de Waal inherits 264 netsuke from his Great-Uncle. An artist himself, he helps us to appreciate the beauty of these small intricately carved objects used to fasten obi sashes. His exposition goes further afield, using the netsuke as a literary device to follow the (mis)fortunes...

from jessibud2

I found this to be a well-written and thorough personal journey. I happen to really enjoy this genre, especially when there is a family tree at the beginning, to follow the story from generation to generation. Still, I did find it a bit slow at the beginning and actually put it down for a few mon...

from PennyAnne

Absolutely the best book I have read in a long time. Using the collection of netsuke he inherited as a starting point, the author traces his family history and tells the story of the rise and fall of the Ephrussi dynasty. Much of the book is set in Vienna and, as I currently live in Vienna, I fou...

from BlackSheepDances

carved of wood or ivory, most were the size of a walnut A Hidden Inheritance Antiques are often more valuable when their provenance can be determined, and the more details regarding ownership and travel, the better. Thus, the extensive history of the tiny netsuke described in this memoir makes th...