"To contemplate the stone garden is to gaze upon an emptiness that leads to enlightenment."--Donald Richie, from his foreword
A writer and photojournalist, British-born Stephen Mansfield has lived and worked in, among other places, London, Barcelona, and the south of France. His work has appeared in over 60 magazines, newspapers and journals worldwide, and he is also the author of several books. He currently resides in Japan, where he is a regular book reviewer for The Japan Times.