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Ama No Mizu, Water of the Sky, Water that Belongs to the Heavens / Rain Dictionary
Miya Ando Artist’s Book (mockup shown)
A bilingual visual dictionary for rain with a collection of 2,000 Japanese words, English interpretations, and 2,000 indigo drawings by the artist.
Book Concept: Miya Ando
Page design/book layout and production: Patricia Moritz
Hardcover, 12 x 13 inches, 2210 pages, 49 pounds
Linen covers hand dyed with natural indigo by the artist.
Printed by Typecraft, Pasadena CA
Handbinding by Daniel Kelm (photo above), Wide Awake Garage, Easthampton MA
Essays by Roshi Joan Halifax and Lilly Wei
Self published by the artist. Edition of 2.