Bunraku. The Art of the Japanese Puppet Theatre
by Keene, Donald
- Used
- good
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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Dover, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
Tokyo/Palo Alto, CA: Kodansha International, Publisher, 1973. Wraps. Good. Wraps. 88 pp. With a section of black and white photos by Kaneko Hiroshi. A history of Bunraku, a traditional form of theater in Japan, relying on the use of puppets. As a serious art form, dramas and literary masterpieces were written to be performed with elaborate costumes and music complementing the play. This work looks at its origins, evolution, key figures in Bunraku, and its role in Japanese culture. GOOD condition. Moderate fading and scuffing to the covers, with some soiling. Rear cover toned and stained. 1 ½ inch split along the lower front hinge. Owner's name present. Minor toning to the text.
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- Bookseller
- Mare Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 013237
- Title
- Bunraku. The Art of the Japanese Puppet Theatre
- Author
- Keene, Donald
- Format/Binding
- Wraps
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Kodansha International, Publisher
- Place of Publication
- Tokyo/Palo Alto, CA
- Date Published
- 1973
- Keywords
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- Bookseller catalogs
- Drama;
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