Crazy for Kanji: A Student's Guide to the Wonderful World of Japanese Characters

by Eve Kushner

Kanji (the most complicated Japanese script) may look daunting, but the characters are full of fun and life—if you know how to decode them. Crazy for Kanji provides a "map" to orient people by examining characters and compounds from every angle. Passionate and playful, the book is filled with enlightening discussions, fun facts, photos, exhibits, anecdotes, and games. It’s a reference source, workbook, and entertaining read all in one. Novices and kanji experts alike will find treasures in its pages. Eve Kushner , based in Berkeley, California, is a student of Japanese and an incurable kanji-holic.

Genres: Japanese Literature, Language, Nonfiction, Japan

212 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2007

Reviews

[GONZA]

I just took a look at it to decide whether or not I should buy it, and as interesting as it was, it wouldn't do me much good.

Gli ho dato solo un'occhiata per decidere se fosse o meno il caso di comprarlo e per quanto interessante, non mi servirebbe a molto.

[Marlo]

I signed this out from the library twice, and now I'm seriously thinking of buying it. Great book with info for beginners or any level. The challenges included are all based on info you can figure out from the characters themselves or from previous games, so makes for an excellent stand alone reference. Also good section in the back to other resources where you can learn more.

[Sammy C]

..and i'll read it a billion times again! This book is really helpful. trust me!