Geisha: A Photographic History, 1872-1912 by Burns, Stanley B. and Elizabeth A. Burns - 2006

powerHouse Books, 2006. First edition. Hardcover. fine/fine. Quarto. 13' x 10". 118pp. Limited to 5000 copies. A fine copy in dust jacket.

Brooklyn, NY: powerHouse Books, 2006. First edition. Hardcover. Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 33 x 26 cm. Folio. 120pp. Photographically illustrated boards in matching jacket. First edition limited to 5000 copies. Bottom corners are bumped.

Powerhouse Books. New in New dust jacket. 2006. Limited First Edition. Hardcover. 1576873366 . This specific hardback book is in new condition with a hard board cover that has sharp edges and corners and has a tight binding. The pages are clean, crisp, unmarked and uncreased. The dust jacket is in new condition with no discernible wear. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers. ; "This book, Geisha: A Photographic History, 18801910, documents the intimate life and culture of the nineteenth-century geisha. It portrays these artists in a cultural reality created by staged studio photography, private scenes, and rare outdoor images. The geisha is pictured performing her daily rituals and various artsbathing, dressing, hair styling, dining, dancing, and playing instruments. Images of courtesans and other working women are presented alongside the geisha to show all sides of this enchanting aspect of Japanese culture.… Read More

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USA: Power House Books, 2006. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 118 pages. "Documents the intimate life and culture of the nineteenth-century geisha. It portrays these artists in a cultural reality created by staged studio photography, private scenes, and rare outdoor images. The geisha is pictured performing her daily rituals and various arts. Images of courtesans and other working women are presented alongside the geisha to show all sides of this enchanting aspect of Japanese culture. Completing the story are insightful essays on the history of nineteenth-century Japanese photography, the social history of the geisha, and the history of the opening of Japan." - from dust jacket. Light wear. Dust jacket now preserved in glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Minimal library markings. A nice copy..

powerHouse Books, 2006-12-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

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