Signed book of 21stcentury Kabuki actors includes stage photos

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Signed book of 21stcentury Kabuki actors includes stage photos Key Features ✔ This is a signed copy of a book titled "21st Century Kabuki Actors," featuring photographs and descriptions of prominent contemporary performers. The book is in excellent condition internally, with some age-related signs on the cover and spine, as it has been stored at home. It is a first edition authored by Iwao Uemura, focusing on 16 leading Kabuki actors who are currently active on stage, capturing their performances through stage photographs and essays. The content was originally serialized in the magazine "Engeki-kai" between 1998 and 1999, and it offers insights into the current state of Kabuki theater at the turn of the century. ✔ Key features include detailed profiles of actors such as Ichikawa Danjuro, Nakamura Shido, Onoe Kikugoro, and others, highlighting their unique styles, stage presence, and contributions to the art form. The book provides a vivid portrayal of Kabuki's evolution and the talents shaping its future. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Category: Entertainment > Books > Arts & Photography > Performing Arts > Theater ✔ C:Condition: Brand New, Unused ✔ C:Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan ✔ C:Type: Art Book / Photography Book ✔ C:Signed: Yes ✔ C:Language: Japanese ✔ C:Features: Signed by author ✔ C:Item Height: 11.8 in ✔ C:Item Length: 8.3 in ✔ C:Item Weight: Approximately 1.2 lbs ✔ C:Item Width: 8.3 in ✔ C:Unit Quantity: 1 ✔ C:Unit Type: Piece ✔ C:Book Title: 21st Century Kabuki Actor

• Publisher: (Not specified)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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