Geisha & Maiko of Kyoto: Beauty, Art, & Dance - Hardcover

Foster, Fellow And Tutor In Philosophy John

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 076433221X ISBN 13: 9780764332210

Publisher: Schiffer Publishing, 2009

Synopsis

This exquisite collection of photographs and interviews focuses on four of Kyoto's most beautiful geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha). First, the geisha and maiko were photographed at Kyoto's largest geisha dance performances and other important dances. Next, portrait sessions were held with each woman to capture the kata (forms or poses) of her favorite dances. The geisha and maiko were then interviewed about their photographs, giving the reader a rare insight into their artistic training. Finally, images follow one maiko from her last few days as an apprentice through her first few days as a geisha. Never before has the change from maiko to geisha been documented so completely. The result is a collection of 149 gorgeous photographs that shed light on these exquisitely beautiful women like no other book before.

About this title

About the Author:

John Paul Foster has lived, taught, and taken pictures in Japan for two decades. He has been photographing geisha and maiko in Kyoto since 2002, and he is the author of four books: Now a Geisha; Geisha & Maiko of Kyoto: Beauty, Art, & Dance; One Hundred Views of Kyoto; and One Hundred Views of Maiko and Geiko.

Review:

"Photographer and author John Foster explores this little known world through a stunning collection of 149 full-color portraits and richly detailed text. Foster expertly explains the culture of the geisha..." - Shutterbug Magazine

About this edition

• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 076433221X
• ISBN 13: 9780764332210
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144