Reference work published to accompany an exhibition of woodblock prints dating from 1760-1860 that depict the C19th suburbs of Edo (Tokyo) to which residents would walk for recreation in its parks and lakes.  The role of such peripheral districts in Japanese culture and their portrayal in this important art form are discussed in a series of essays accompanied by reproductions of the prints in both b&w and colour.  Large format paperback.  48 pages.  Good clean condition.  Cat No 3449