By Shozo Sato. Although sometimes confused with calligraphy, sumi-e instead tries to capture the essence of an object or scene in the fewest possible strokes. Featuring gorgeous images and practical advice, this book includes guided instructions for thirty-five different paintings. It’s also an all-in-one resource, providing a timeline of brush painting history, a glossary of terms, a guide to sources and an index—making it a tool to use and treasure, for amateurs and professionals alike. Includes instructional DVD. 192 pp., hc.