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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. 359 pages : colour illustrations ; 31 cm. Summary:"Heroes of the Kabuki Stage is written for Kabuki lovers and collectors of Kabuki woodblock prints alike, eager to know more about the interesting images on their prints. The book is a concise introduction to the world of Kabuki, placed in the historical and social context of Tokugawa and Meiji Japan between 1603 and 1912. Several aspects of Kabuki tradition, such as the playhouse itself, the interaction between actors and audiences, as well as the development of plays are explained. The elaborate costumes, make-up and different acting styles are discussed and illustrated. A brief historical outline is given of actor prints and their designers in both Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Osaka."--The publisher. Seller Inventory # ger151
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. 2004.Hardcover.New.359 pages.Ships from Japan.Usually ships in 1-2 working days. Seller Inventory # 15401
Book Description Cloth. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Unused pristine copy bound in red cloth with titles embossed on spine and front cover. Dust jacket is unclipped, protected in removable mylar, and also pristine. Richly illustrated introduction to Japan's Kabuki theater in the historical and social context of Japan from 1603 to 1912. Written for Kabuki aficionados and collectors of the prints, this book examines the evolution of the theaters, acting and stage conventions, costumes and makeup. Retells 37 popular plays with explanatory introductions and woodblock prints. 359 pages includes color plates throughout, indexes to roles, subjects and locations, artists and publishers, and actors' stage names. The postal charges quoted are for an average-sized book. Due to size and weight of this item, additional postage may be required. Sorry, no non-domestic orders for this item. Seller Inventory # 2080141507