Chushingura. Studies in Kabuki and the Puppet Theater Honolulu: University of Hawaii Press, [1982].
First edition.
Octavo. [xiv], [1]-231, [2, blank], [1, colophon] pp. With eight pages of full-color photos inserted in the center, and many intertextual black and white photos, music sheets, plans, etc. Publisher’s full black textured cloth, spine lettered in blue, dust jacket. Light rubbing to jacket, else fine.
This book is the most comprehensive look at the famous Kanadehon Chushingura live-action Kabuki and puppet play in the English language. An excellent work on the ancient Japanese Kabuki theater.
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3021
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100