Geisha
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Geisha: A Photographic History, 1872-1912
By Stanley B. Burns, Elizabeth A. BurnsJapanese geisha and courtesans intrigue and fascinate Westerners. During the mid-nineteenth century, Japan opened its doors to the world and became an essential destination for travelers. Tourists desired images of...
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Geisha: A Living Tradition
By Kyōko AiharaGeisha descibes every aspect of the often harsh lives of these remarkable women: their elaborate dress, hair and make-up; the ceremonies and rituals in which they are involved; their accomplishment in traditional artistic skills and their ...
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Geisha: A Life
By Mineko IwasakiI went to sit down next to her just as Old Meanie came into the room and was about to sit in the same place . I said , " That is my seat . ... found Big John , and took him for a walk . When I got back my older sister Kuniko asked me.
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Geisha
By Liza Dalby, Liza Crihfield DalbyThe author, an American anthropologist, describes her experiences during the year she spent as a Japanese geisha, and looks at the role of women, and geishas, in modern Japan
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Geisha: A Unique World of Tradition, Elegance, and Art
By John GallagherBut just who are geisha? This book delves into their lives and history with detailed coverage of their training, their costumes, and the intricate world of tradition in which they live and work.
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Geisha: 25th Anniversary Edition, Updated with a New Preface
By Liza DalbyDiscusses the geisha--practioners of music and dance and unmarried companions to the Japanese male elite.
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Geisha: The Secret History of a Vanishing World
By Lesley Downer'Exquisite...GEISHA deserves to become a classic' Simon Winchester, author of THE SURGEON OF CROWTHORNE
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Geisha: Beyond The Painted Smile
By Peabody Essex MuseumRenowned throughout the world as purveyors of beauty, mystery, and allure, geisha have come to represent the epitome of Japanese elegance and chic. The rich 250-year history of these performance...
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Geisha: The Life, the Voices, the Art
By Jodi CobbA photographic chronicle of the life of the geisha, detailing the training, costumes, make-up, and attitudes that allow them to present the illusion of the perfect woman.