Imaginatorium Shop opened just eight years ago on 15th April 2002! Here's a collection of bargains, with at least 50% discount, plus the normal 10% discount (works out at 55% total discount). Some of these are lingering stock, some have been on worldwide voyages, and returned in battered boxes but in all cases the pieces should be in perfect condition — there's a note by the puzzle if the box is dented or squashed, and if you ask, we'll unwrap the shrink film and check inside the box. Yet other puzzles are special-order items that somehow got left behind...
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An idyllic place for a hammock — in the Maldive islands...
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E10711 (10-711 on box)
Normally ¥2500 - special offer 50% off: ¥1250 (approx. US$16.89 €12.89 £10.68)
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An exceptionally picturesque fishing village on the Japan sea coast, Ine has houses of an unusual construction, with a boathouse built directly into the seaward side, which the artist has portrayed in loving detail.
Born in 1930, in Gifu Prefecture, Yoshida Keiji graduated in 1952 from what is now the Tokyo University of the Arts, and trained as an architect. He was a joint founder of Rengousekkeisha Ichigaya Architects in Tokyo, and in addition has held academic appointments and written widely, particularly on wooden building construction and aspects of townscape. He is active in the movement to preserve the traditional Japanese townscape, which features in his many "travel sketches," together with views from wider travel around the world.
Yoshida is his family name.
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E11303 (11-303 on box)
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The northern island of Hokkaido was only opened up in the Meiji era (late 19th century), and Otaru became an important port then. This canal provided shelter for ships to unload even in rough weather, and the preserved warehouses date back to that time. They were modelled on building techniques imported from the West. They appear to be brick-built, but are actually timber-framed, with brick and stone outer cladding.
Born in 1930, in Gifu Prefecture, Yoshida Keiji graduated in 1952 from what is now the Tokyo University of the Arts, and trained as an architect. He was a joint founder of Rengousekkeisha Ichigaya Architects in Tokyo, and in addition has held academic appointments and written widely, particularly on wooden building construction and aspects of townscape. He is active in the movement to preserve the traditional Japanese townscape, which features in his many "travel sketches," together with views from wider travel around the world.
Yoshida is his family name.
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E11321 (11-321 on box)
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This bridge is a landmark of western Japan, with both red maples and cherry trees planted alongside, for gorgeous pictures in all seasons. We are told that the name Kintaikyô - or "Brocade sash bridge" - is derived from a resemblance to a kimono sash. This is pretty unconvincing, until you realise that the river under the bridge is Nishikigawa: this Nishiki is the Japanese reading for "brocade", written with the same Chinese character as the Kin in Kintai.
The bridge consists of five wooden arches: at the time it was originally built (1673), wheeled transport was almost unknown in Japan, so presumably it was not worthwhile going to the extra effort of providing a level roadway. It seems unlikely that this design would have been used in Europe at that time.
Matsumoto-san's excellent photographs of the bridge (in Japanese)
Hokusai's painting (Interesting to see his perception of the stone pillars: compare my essay on walls. And for more than you ever needed to know about bridges, read J. E. Gordon.)
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E10714 (10-714 on box)
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A historical shot of the C62 class locomotive number 47 pulling the Yuzuru express on the Joban line on 2nd August, 1966. This is the east coast main line north from Tokyo, in the brief interval when only the section north of Iwaki had not yet been electrified.
This is a lightly colorised version of a photograph taken by Tajima when still a schooboy.
Original photograph on photographer's website
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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E11188 (11-188 on box)
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