--- product_id: 69464186 title: "The Poetics of Space" price: "¥25845" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/69464186-the-poetics-of-space store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # The Poetics of Space **Price:** ¥25845 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Poetics of Space - **How much does it cost?** ¥25845 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/69464186-the-poetics-of-space) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The classic book on how we experience intimate spaces. "A magical book. . . . A prism through which all worlds from literary creation to housework to aesthetics to carpentry take on enhanced—and enchanted-significances. Every reader of it will never see ordinary spaces in ordinary ways. Instead the reader will see with the soul of the eye, the glint of Gaston Bachelard." —from the foreword by John R. Stilgoe 6473-4 / $15.00tx / paperback Review: Persevere through the introduction! - It's amazing what Bachelard has as his ability. Showing how we limit our imagination or, better yet, how we expand it. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's difficult at times but so worthwhile. The chapter on immensity blows the mind. Review: perfect lockdown reading for creative people - This is a beautifully written and inspiring book about the house as a locus for the imagination. I could live without the introduction, which is a bit academic. You might find it interesting if you are an academic or want to delve into the thinking behind the book but my recommendation would be to jump straight in to the first chapter (and maybe read the introduction after. ## Features - International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or instructions. - New - Mint Condition - Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon - Guaranteed packaging ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 518,661 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3,647 in Poetry, Drama & Criticism | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,067 Reviews | ## Images ![The Poetics of Space - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81t2gll7IlL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Persevere through the introduction! *by K***R on 16 January 2024* It's amazing what Bachelard has as his ability. Showing how we limit our imagination or, better yet, how we expand it. Thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's difficult at times but so worthwhile. The chapter on immensity blows the mind. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ perfect lockdown reading for creative people *by M***N on 7 July 2020* This is a beautifully written and inspiring book about the house as a locus for the imagination. I could live without the introduction, which is a bit academic. You might find it interesting if you are an academic or want to delve into the thinking behind the book but my recommendation would be to jump straight in to the first chapter (and maybe read the introduction after. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the most contemplative pieces of theory around *by C***Y on 16 June 2004* French cultural theory is known for its wordiness and complexity, and yet in 'The Poetics of Space', Bachelard largely transcends these potential pitfalls and instead produces a meditative, poetic book that was not what I expected. It is still theory, and so not a light read, but the daydreams and thoughts this book inspires whilst reading make it far from an arduous text. What makes this book special is its amazingly straightforward subject matter: the spaces in which we live - cellars, corners, wardrobes, shells - and reading it makes you wonder why there has been so little theoretical consideration of such an important aspect of human life. The synthesis of theory, literature and architecture in this book is an unusual one, but fascinating in its originality. Bachelard approaches philosophy from the angle of poetry, using a number of different poets and writers to illustrate and expand upon his discussion of how people experience and think about the spaces we inhabit. Quite a different tack from most theory, but as he writes, "How much philosophers would learn, if they would consent to read the poets!" I'm not a fan of poetry, but I'll certainly be following up on a few poets quoted, especially Rilke - Bachelard discusses their work with real insight. Nonetheless, he writes phenomenology rather than literary criticism, yet the extensive use of quotation does not feel at all extraneous to his argument. 'The Poetics of Space' is perhaps aesthetic philosphy that integrates creativity and thought better than anything else I've read. Why not five stars? It takes a little while to get into Bachelard's style, and the theory-dense introduction is not the easiest of openings. Nonetheless, as you acclimatise to his way of thought, the book gets better and better; the penultimate chapter on "intimate immensity" is a beautiful consideration of human fascination with deserts and the sea. I think it is a book I will be coming back to, and I suspect it will reveal itself more with each reading. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Poetics of Space - The Architecture of Happiness - Towards a New Architecture (Dover Architecture) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/69464186-the-poetics-of-space](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/69464186-the-poetics-of-space) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-06-17*