--- product_id: 1428763 title: "Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers" brand: "leonard koren" price: "87.55 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1428763-wabi-sabi-for-artists-designers-poets-and-philosophers store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers **Brand:** leonard koren **Price:** 87.55 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers by leonard koren - **How much does it cost?** 87.55 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1428763-wabi-sabi-for-artists-designers-poets-and-philosophers) ## Best For - leonard koren enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted leonard koren brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description An updated version of the seminal 1994 classic volume on the beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. Every book with "wabi" or "wabi sabi" in the title is based on the concepts first elucidated in this book. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 5.59 x 0.39 x 8.5 inches | | Edition | Illustrated | | Isbn 10 | 0981484603 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0981484600 | | Item Weight | 7 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 96 pages | | Publication Date | November 1, 2008 | | Publisher | Imperfect Publishing | ## Images ![Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ab6V2PdTL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Deep and Interesting *by on Reviewed in the United States April 1, 2009* After a first quick read through, I realized this is a book I will go back and read again and again. I purchased it to read in relation to the artwork I produce; to see if there was the spirit of Wabi-Sabi in my work.While it is an easy read, the philosophy is a bit harder to grasp, as I feel there is such a cultural difference between East and West that there is only so much a Westerner can truly understand.On the other hand, it is a text that is exceptional in explaining as well as possible a phrase that, even among the native population that gave birth to it, finds difficult to put into words. It is a concept, a part of the spirit, a unique state of being.I highly recommend this book for the provoking thought it will produce both at a work level and at a spiritual level. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wabi sabi tells us to stop our preoccupation with success and enjoy the unencumbered life. *by on Reviewed in the United States September 12, 2014* I love short books that are meaningful. This book I read in a couple hours and the message is so peaceful and life giving.Wabi Sabi is a term that comes from two Japanese words mashed together and it is rarely defined, indeed it kind of avoids being defined. The author says Japanese people know the feeling but not the definition. This was indeed my experience in Tokyo as I asked my friend to guide me to things that connected with Wabi Sabi culture.There are black and white photos on almost every other page of this book, of various things that convey the Wabi Sabi idea. The book spends a few pages on conveying the definition or more accurately, the feeling of Wabi Sabi, it gives a bit of history, then outlines the "Wabi Sabi Universe" which includes the following headings:Metaphysical BasisSpiritual ValuesState of mindMoral PreceptsMaterial QualitiesWabi Sabi is the opposite of the Rat Race. It reminds me of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount or the struggle against nature. It values simplicity and perhaps above all the process of nature. Thoreau and Emerson would approve.Some quotes:"Get rid of all that is unnecessary""Wabi sabi tells us to stop our preoccupation with success--wealth, status, power, and luxury--and enjoy the unencumbered life.""Things wabi sabi have no need for the reassurance of status or the validation of market culture." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Artist trying to look for expression of Wabi-Sabi values *by on Reviewed in the United States August 6, 2015* I was not looking for spiritual guidance in this book. I have that well under control.I'm a long time photographer. I realized there was a strong parallel between the Wabi-Sabi philosophy and many things I had come to understand about my own vision and values. Any statement of the philosophy seems to be very difficult to pin down and translate to American culture. I purchased this to try to understand it better. It helped - a lot. The book is simple and does a pretty good job of explaining things. True Wabi-Sabi seems to be an encompassing life philosophy, and it is difficult sometimes to wade through that in this book, but I still found it very valuable. It gave me a deeper understanding of why I'm drawn to well executed pictures of common things and why I appreciate some old worn out, rusty things as valuable art and reject others as just junk. ## Frequently Bought Together - Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers - Wabi-Sabi: Further Thoughts - In Praise of Shadows --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1428763-wabi-sabi-for-artists-designers-poets-and-philosophers](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/1428763-wabi-sabi-for-artists-designers-poets-and-philosophers) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-07*