396 pages, over 250 illustrations, with 110 in full colour. Glossary, bibliography, index of actors, plays and roles. Hb in dw, dw slightly chipped at lower corner and top of spine, otherwise a very nice copy.

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Kabuki Costume
Publisher: Charles E. Tuttle Company, Rutland, Vermont
Publication Date: 1990
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0804816506
ISBN 13: 9780804816502
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Akira, Soma; Gako, Ota
Edition: Second Printing
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

The attire of the feudal lords and ladies of old Japan, warriors, priest, courtesans, Edo-period dandies geisha, footmen, farmers in fact, the whole array of Kabuki's colorful characters-is discussed in fascinating detail in this Japanese Kabuki book.

From kimono and armor to undergarments, from wigs to foot gear, from swords to hair garmentsno aspect of costume accessories is overlooked. Textiles and textile designs, in all their profusion of weaves, colors, and patterns, are carefully taken note of, and a number of important traditional designs are illustrate. Make-up and headdress varying formats of costume for specific roles, styles of tying the obi�all are expertly described.

Of the numerous books in English dealing with the Kabuki theater of Japan, none so far has devoted itself exclusively to costume. Kabuki is compelling bringing about such art forms, yet it is the costumes that create the intrinsic, eye catching spectacle.

Praise for Kabuki Costume:

"A product of over fourteen years of meticulous study, Shaver's unique and authoritative analysis of the labyrinthine complexities of Kabuki costumery not only providesa valuable reference work for scholar, but also an apt introduction for anyone seeking to understand the principles of Japanese visual arts and theatrical conventions."Choice Reviews

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Peter and Rosemary Trinder are retired PBFA members, and trade on-line from The Loft at Trinders', Malting Lane, Clare, Suffolk, CO10 8NW. In addition to selling a wide variety of uncommon books, they also sell quality designer fashion, clothes and accessories largely from the latter part of the 20th Century; fashion and fashion books are listed at 20thcenturyfashion.co.uk. We also maintain an archive site at trindersfinetools.co.uk, where we list quality tools, particularly Norris and similar infill planes, that we have sold in the past.

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