Full-color illustrated collectible edition · The story of Geisha

Author: Miyuki Masashi
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: This book interprets geisha from the perspective of sociocultural phenomena, providing a detailed introduction to their daily lives, life experiences, and their ups and downs through historical changes. It also analyzes the social roots of the geisha industry's between sexuality and culture from the unique aesthetics and ethnic characteristics of Japan. Through carefully selected 218 ukiyo-e and outstanding photographic works, it vividly recreates the historical process of the geisha industry's rise and fall, as well as its revival in modern times.