Paul Murray, The Daily Yomiuri
Book Description
Beautifully illustrated throughout in both color and black and white, the Kabuki theater is explained in an essay by Donald Keene and in concise commentary by Kabuki literati Iwao Kamimura. The essence of Kabuki--its defining characteristics, tradition, principal stage features, makeup and costumes, stories, characters, outstanding actors, dance and music, and ongoing growth--is presented unadorned. No word is wasted, no illustration without its point, making Kabuki Today an eminently enjoyable reading experience.
Professional follower of Kabuki for over thirty years, Shunji Ohkura has chosen from his vast library the most superlative photos for inclusion in Kabuki Today. It is thus not surprising that the book should meet the highest standards for visual excellence, either as a first-time introduction to Kabuki or as a reacquaintance.
