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Godaime: Bando Tamasaburo |
Buenos Aires |
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| This collection contains 450 photographs of the legendary kabuki actor in more than a hundred roles over nearly 40 years. Not only a record of the most extraordinary onnagata and dancer of his generation, Shinoyama's important book also captures the very essence of Japanese culture. Includes candid off-stage shots, a record of all the plays in which Tamasaburo has appeared, and messages from artist friends like Yukio Mishima, Maurice Bejart and Yo-Yo Ma. | "Harshness and luxury, wealth and poverty, day and night--Buenos Aires came before my lens as a city of many different faces. The place was all I'd expected it to be and really spoke to me. How much did I grasp in my two brief visits in summer and winter? That's putting me on the spot, but I do believe I succeeded in capturing my emotional response on film." (Daido Moriyama) |
Visual Entertainment
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Nihon Yokai Daihyakka (Encyclopedia of Demons and Monsters) |
Star Wars Vault |
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| Learn all about Japanese ghosts, demons and monsters, and enjoy a nostalgic shudder for the days back when they really used to frighten you. A completely new type of magazine that uses lavish visuals to provide a thorough introduction to the most notorious monsters of Japan and the legends that surround them. (10 vols.) | A veritable treasure trove for the many fans of the series, Star Wars Vault was published in 2007 to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the first movie. It includes rare photos, little known facts and pull-out collectibles ranging from posters to T-shirt transfers and stickers. The two CDs feature vintage radio ads, excerpts from NPR Star Wars radio drama and cast interviews. |
Health & Beauty
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Bihada Kakumei (The Japanese Skincare Revolution) |
Tanaka Yukuko no Zogan
Massaji (Yukuko Tanaka's Miracle Massage) |
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| Saeki argues that women are spending far too much money on cosmetics, plastic surgery and salon visits with nothing to show for it. In The Japanese Skincare Revolution, Japan's most popular beauty consultant explains her unique method for achieving beautiful skin--and unlike all those other treatments, it won't cost you a penny. Saeki's books have sold 2.3 million copies in Japan. This book is due to be published in English in 2009. | A complete introduction to a miraculous facial-massage technique that will have you looking 10 years younger--and all it takes is three minutes a day. This simple 11-step massage is guaranteed to get rid of gaping pores, bags, wrinkles, stains and other facial blemishes. |
Food & Wine
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Shun no Shokuzai (Seasonal Foods) |
Wain wo Tanoshimu Kihon Daizukan: Vin March (Illustrated Guide to Enjoying Wine) |
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| There are now 9 books in the Seasonal Foods series. A team of writers visits the different areas where seasonal food is grown to compile an in-depth report on the background to the food we eat. Lavish photographs, diagrams and tables explain everything from how best to select and cook food to its nutritional value. | An interesting and accessible introduction to the world of wine from different grape varietals, famous wineries and the art of tasting through to the technicalities of viniculture. Also includes practical guidelines for successfully "marrying" wine with food, whether Japanese, Western or Chinese. |