Type of bind: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 792.70280952
EAN num: 9780679437741
ISBN number: 0679437746
Label: Knopf
Manufacturer: Knopf
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 115
Printing Date: November 07, 1995
Publishing house: Knopf
Release Date: November 07, 1995
Sale Popularity Level: 1433582
Studio: Knopf
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With 77 full-colour photographs
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This book of uncaptioned photographs is a waste of money. Some of the photos are interesting in a voyeuristic way but without captions or more information about the photos, it seems somewhat like snapshots with a paparazzi quality (as one reviewer commented).
I did not feel that the photographer had a deep respect for her subjects nor a great deal of knowledge of the Geisha world which she was allowed to photograph.
Some of the shots are simply ridiculous, like the one of the guy getting "pantsed" at a party. I mean - what does that have to do with Geisha? Yeah, ok, so they go to parties to entertain and end up playing silly drinking games. What does that tell me about Geisha?
If I was Geisha, I would have been embarrassed by this book.
Rated by buyers 
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I could be completely wrong, but was anyone else irritated by the fact that the photos with more sexual connotation in this book, seemed to be of courtesans, and NOT Geisha.
At least according to the differentiations made in costume between the two in Liz Dalby's book "Geisha" (front tied obi)
Otherwise gorgeous photographs. But I was curious if anyone else caught that.
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I was really looking for a book with very detailed photographs of geisha and their kimono and hairstyles (each represents something different, such as seasons etc.) for illustration reference purposes, but this book kind of fell short. A handful of photos are absolutley gorgeous, but a few are a little akward. Many are out of focus and there are several of older women bathing... I think many people can enjoy this book, it all depends on what you are looking for.
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I commend the author for publishing these pictures notwithstanding the criticism she received from another reviewer for doing so. Those interested in looking into this world were hungry for this information. I do agree with the previous reviewer, however, that the book should have contained explanatory captions and information in the context of the photographs. I wanted to know the story behind the photograph, and this was lacking.
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This book is absolutely beautiful. Not a whole lot of information, but the scenes depicted are a window into a world closed to most everyone. The quotes from the Geisha are quite interesting, as well.
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