"Rises above many of its competitors, thanks to its ambitious scope...The book's photos and illustrations are frequently stunning....Gallagher's writing style is straightforward and articulate, with so much intelligence and grace, it's difficult not to be charmed."--"Publishers Weekly" Take a fascinating peek into the geisha's world of tradition and ritual with the help of a most unique book. Four see-through vellum sections, of four layers each, begin with a "naked" geisha; they show, stage by stage, how her distinctive ...
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"Rises above many of its competitors, thanks to its ambitious scope...The book's photos and illustrations are frequently stunning....Gallagher's writing style is straightforward and articulate, with so much intelligence and grace, it's difficult not to be charmed."--"Publishers Weekly" Take a fascinating peek into the geisha's world of tradition and ritual with the help of a most unique book. Four see-through vellum sections, of four layers each, begin with a "naked" geisha; they show, stage by stage, how her distinctive costume and make-up are assembled. You'll view the subtle changes of appearance through the round of seasonal events, and the elaborate array of equipment in the geisha's wardrobe, as well as everything she needs to do her demanding jobs. Equally revealing is the incredibly detailed information about the women's training, lives, and history.
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Add this copy of Geisha: a Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $4.98, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing.
Add this copy of Geisha: a Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $4.98, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing.
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Add this copy of Geisha: a Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Geisha: A Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $5.00, good condition, Sold by West Main Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport News, VA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing.
Add this copy of Geisha: a Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $16.50, good condition, Sold by Montclair Book Center rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Montclair, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing.
Add this copy of Geisha: a Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $35.00, like new condition, Sold by Browse Awhile Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Tipp City, OH, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing.
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Fine. DJ Fine (small fault) Book. Wide Large Quarto. Beautifully illustrated in full color, with see-through vellum sections illustrating the stages of make-up and dress that form the geisha's traditional costume. Dust jacket is creased on corner of front flyleaf. A large, heavy book which will require extra shipping charges-cannot ship outside U.S.A.
Add this copy of Geisha: a Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $35.41, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing.
Add this copy of Geisha: a Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $40.00, like new condition, Sold by Old Scrolls Book Shop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Stanley, NY, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing / Sterling Publishing.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book Very clean hardcover first edition in clean unclipped dust jacket (now in new archival quality removable mylar cover. Glossy color-illustrated boards-no fading or wear. Binding is tight and square, all pages and edges are clean. Beautifully illustrated in full color, with see-through vellum sections illustrating the stages of make-up and dress that form the geisha's traditional costume. A fascinating insight into a largely unknown world of tradition and ritual. 256 pages with Index and Glossary. Clean jacket is unchipped, no tears, not price clipped.
Add this copy of Geisha: a Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $98.46, very good condition, Sold by Pistil Books Online rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. XL. Book show tiny nicks to the corner of the pictorial boards; otherwise as new in excellent condition in every respect with a straight spine, square, solid binding, text/interior is clean, neat and free of marking of any kind. Dust jacket shows light shelf wear only, no tears, not price clipped. 'Rises above many of its competitors, thanks to its ambitious scope. The book's photos and illustrations are frequently stunning. Gallagher's writing style is straightforward and articulate, with so much intelligence and grace, it's difficult not to be charmed. '--'Publishers Weekly' Take a fascinating peek into the geisha's world of tradition and ritual with the help of a most unique book. Four see-through vellum sections, of four layers each, begin with a 'naked' geisha; they show, stage by stage, how her distinctive costume and make-up are assembled. You'll view the subtle changes of appearance through the round of seasonal events, and the elaborate array of equipment in the geisha's wardrobe, as well as everything she needs to do her demanding jobs. Equally revealing is the incredibly detailed information about the women's training, lives, and history. 256 pages in large, oversize format.
Add this copy of Geisha: a Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art to cart. $99.25, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2003 by PRC Publishing.
