Publisher/平凡社

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This book is a valuable collection of works and photographs that introduces the origin, history, labor, life, beliefs, etc. of "Shaker". The most well-known religious group "Shaker cult" in the United States in the 19th century. Around 1840, about 6,000 men and women lived and worked in 19 communities scattered throughout Maine and Kentucky, with a unique lifestyle based on "equality" and "autonomy" for more than 200 years. In pursuit of, it has attracted people's attention with its simple and excellent craft works and worship dances. June Sprigg, a leading researcher in shaker research who has published numerous exhibition curation and shaker-related books, published the original English version of "Shaker" in 1987, and then Shaker's life. Hiroshi Fujimon, who was impressed with the style, translated this book and published it in 1992. A wonderful book that introduces the beautiful daily lives of humble people in detail. Rare Japanese version. Missing obi-band.