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Kanji Magic (A kanji starter book for curious minds)
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| Expected release date is Mar 2nd 2027 |
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Product Details
Author:
Michelle Mackintosh, Steve Wide
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
240
Publisher:
Rizzoli (March 2, 2027)
Imprint:
Smith Street Books
Release Date:
March 2, 2027
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781923503595
ISBN-10:
1923503596
Weight:
20oz
Dimensions:
6.7143" x 8.25"
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RandomHouse
List Price:
$26.95
Country of Origin:
China
Pub Discount:
60
Case Pack:
12
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$20.75
Publisher Identifier:
P-RH
Discount Code:
B
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Yes
Overview
Elevate your holiday in Japan by deciphering the magic of kanji!
Kanji are not random symbols, they are spells—small pieces of visual magic that turn the world into meaning: a mountain becomes three peaks; a tree becomes a branching shape; and water becomes flowing lines. Over centuries, these pictures were refined, combined, and repurposed until they formed the writing system used across China and Japan. And if you learn how the spells work, the characters stop feeling mysterious. You do not need to memorize every kanji you see; you only need to recognize how the spell was cast.
In Kanji Magic, authors Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh dispel the myth that the Japanese language is hard to learn. Alongside beautiful, expressive illustrations that explain the history, meaning, and breakdown of basic kanji characters, this book teaches readers how to navigate their way around Japan—learn how to read signs at train stations, book tickets to museums and galleries with confidence, and understand the handwritten menu at your favorite ramen joint.
Kanji are not random symbols, they are spells—small pieces of visual magic that turn the world into meaning: a mountain becomes three peaks; a tree becomes a branching shape; and water becomes flowing lines. Over centuries, these pictures were refined, combined, and repurposed until they formed the writing system used across China and Japan. And if you learn how the spells work, the characters stop feeling mysterious. You do not need to memorize every kanji you see; you only need to recognize how the spell was cast.
In Kanji Magic, authors Steve Wide and Michelle Mackintosh dispel the myth that the Japanese language is hard to learn. Alongside beautiful, expressive illustrations that explain the history, meaning, and breakdown of basic kanji characters, this book teaches readers how to navigate their way around Japan—learn how to read signs at train stations, book tickets to museums and galleries with confidence, and understand the handwritten menu at your favorite ramen joint.
