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About this Section

The Books section of Craftpedia documents printed publications that emerge from, accompany, or are closely connected to the Craftpedia research and documentation ecosystem.

These books are not presented as commercial products, but as documentary and bibliographic artifacts — material extensions of the encyclopedic work carried out across Craftpedia’s regional and thematic portals. Each publication represents a curated, fixed-format synthesis of knowledge that is otherwise presented online in an evolving form.

This section serves as a central reference point for readers, researchers, institutions, and libraries seeking an overview of Craftpedia-related publications and their availability worldwide.


Editorial Scope and Principles

All books listed in this section adhere to the following principles:

  • Documentary focus – publications are based on systematic research into traditional crafts, techniques, materials, and cultural contexts.
  • Geographic and cultural grounding – each book is anchored in a specific region, country, and craft domain.
  • Neutral presentation – listings are informational and bibliographic in nature, not promotional.
  • Long-term reference value – books are treated as stable cultural records rather than ephemeral releases.

The inclusion of a book in this section reflects its relevance to the broader Craftpedia mission of documenting traditional crafts worldwide.


Structure of the Books Section

Books are organized according to the same geographic logic used throughout Craftpedia:

  • Continent
    • Country
      • Craft Domain

Within each craft domain, individual publications are listed and documented.

Example structure:

  • Asia
    • Japan
      • Paper Crafts
        • Japanese Paper Crafts

This approach ensures conceptual consistency between encyclopedic articles and their corresponding printed publications.


Individual Book Entries

Each book has its own dedicated page, which typically includes:

  • A general descriptive text outlining the scope, content, and intent of the publication
  • Information on the cultural and craft context covered
  • Details on where the book is accessible or distributed

Availability information is presented geographically, reflecting the regions and countries in which a publication can be obtained.


Availability and Access

Where applicable, book pages include information on accessibility through various distribution channels, such as:

  • International or regional bookstores
  • Online retailers
  • Institutional or specialized distributors

Distribution points may appear under multiple geographic categories, reflecting real-world availability across different regions.

This information is provided to support access and discoverability and does not imply endorsement of any specific retailer.


Relation to the Craftpedia Project

The Books section complements Craftpedia’s digital documentation by acknowledging the continued importance of printed media in the preservation, transmission, and study of traditional crafts.

Together, online articles and printed publications form a unified cultural record — one that bridges digital knowledge systems and physical reference works.