Japanese No Masks This book treats irreversible processes

This book treats irreversible processes and phenomena — non-equilibrium thermodynamics

'" — Raymond Smullyan

an animal held sacred by the ancient Egyptians

specially assembled by a noted graphic designer in response to the growing demand for inexpensive and royalty-free art depicting hands

the volume features such notable commissions as London's St

Japanese No Masks This book treats irreversible processesCombining elements of dance, drama, music and poetry, the performances of Japanese No theater are a highly stylized form of entertainment. Accompanying the sumptuous costumes worn during performances are elaborately carved No and Kyogen wooden masksmajor works of art in their own right. This book, based on a classic two volume German study, presents a wealth of illustrations and information relating to these magnificent theatrical devices. A new,