Author: D.E. De Becker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136183396
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
First Published in 2005. The Japanese geisha is the ultimate erotic icon – the courtesan par excellence - and this is her definitive book. The life of the geisha is the most secret and traditional in Japan, and today remains largely unchanged and unknown behind the tea house doors. This remarkable work was the first to reveal the hidden world of the geisha of the famous Yoshiwara quarter of Tokyo, the 'nightless city', and it has never been surpassed. Written over a hundred years ago, it is a meticulous description of every aspect of geisha life there, including the history of the geisha, life stories of famous geisha, the decoration of the tea houses, the different grades of courtesans, their costumes and hairstyles, the instruction of young girls brought to the tea houses, the art of selecting a geisha for the evening, proper conduct on the morning after, erotic practices and charms used by geisha to attract lovers. The vibrant life of the Yoshiwara quarter is evoked with finesse, portraying the procurers and madames, the festivals and geisha processions, even the menus of the tea houses, along with such matters as forms of contracts between brothels and courtesans. Profusely illustrated with photographs, prints and drawings, this is an essential volume for all who are fascinated by the sophisticated sensuality of the willow, the cherry blossom and the silken kimono.
The Nightless City of The Geisha
Author: D.E. De Becker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136183396
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
First Published in 2005. The Japanese geisha is the ultimate erotic icon – the courtesan par excellence - and this is her definitive book. The life of the geisha is the most secret and traditional in Japan, and today remains largely unchanged and unknown behind the tea house doors. This remarkable work was the first to reveal the hidden world of the geisha of the famous Yoshiwara quarter of Tokyo, the 'nightless city', and it has never been surpassed. Written over a hundred years ago, it is a meticulous description of every aspect of geisha life there, including the history of the geisha, life stories of famous geisha, the decoration of the tea houses, the different grades of courtesans, their costumes and hairstyles, the instruction of young girls brought to the tea houses, the art of selecting a geisha for the evening, proper conduct on the morning after, erotic practices and charms used by geisha to attract lovers. The vibrant life of the Yoshiwara quarter is evoked with finesse, portraying the procurers and madames, the festivals and geisha processions, even the menus of the tea houses, along with such matters as forms of contracts between brothels and courtesans. Profusely illustrated with photographs, prints and drawings, this is an essential volume for all who are fascinated by the sophisticated sensuality of the willow, the cherry blossom and the silken kimono.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136183396
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 499
Book Description
First Published in 2005. The Japanese geisha is the ultimate erotic icon – the courtesan par excellence - and this is her definitive book. The life of the geisha is the most secret and traditional in Japan, and today remains largely unchanged and unknown behind the tea house doors. This remarkable work was the first to reveal the hidden world of the geisha of the famous Yoshiwara quarter of Tokyo, the 'nightless city', and it has never been surpassed. Written over a hundred years ago, it is a meticulous description of every aspect of geisha life there, including the history of the geisha, life stories of famous geisha, the decoration of the tea houses, the different grades of courtesans, their costumes and hairstyles, the instruction of young girls brought to the tea houses, the art of selecting a geisha for the evening, proper conduct on the morning after, erotic practices and charms used by geisha to attract lovers. The vibrant life of the Yoshiwara quarter is evoked with finesse, portraying the procurers and madames, the festivals and geisha processions, even the menus of the tea houses, along with such matters as forms of contracts between brothels and courtesans. Profusely illustrated with photographs, prints and drawings, this is an essential volume for all who are fascinated by the sophisticated sensuality of the willow, the cherry blossom and the silken kimono.
The Nightless City
Author: Joseph Ernest De Becker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Prostitution
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Prostitution
Languages : en
Pages : 506
Book Description
The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"
Author: J. E. De Becker
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
"The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"" by J. E. De Becker. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 279
Book Description
"The nightless city; or, The "history of the Yoshiwara Yūkwaku"" by J. E. De Becker. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
The Nightless City of The Geisha
Author: D.E. De Becker
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136183469
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
First Published in 2005. The Japanese geisha is the ultimate erotic icon – the courtesan par excellence - and this is her definitive book. The life of the geisha is the most secret and traditional in Japan, and today remains largely unchanged and unknown behind the tea house doors. This remarkable work was the first to reveal the hidden world of the geisha of the famous Yoshiwara quarter of Tokyo, the 'nightless city', and it has never been surpassed. Written over a hundred years ago, it is a meticulous description of every aspect of geisha life there, including the history of the geisha, life stories of famous geisha, the decoration of the tea houses, the different grades of courtesans, their costumes and hairstyles, the instruction of young girls brought to the tea houses, the art of selecting a geisha for the evening, proper conduct on the morning after, erotic practices and charms used by geisha to attract lovers. The vibrant life of the Yoshiwara quarter is evoked with finesse, portraying the procurers and madames, the festivals and geisha processions, even the menus of the tea houses, along with such matters as forms of contracts between brothels and courtesans. Profusely illustrated with photographs, prints and drawings, this is an essential volume for all who are fascinated by the sophisticated sensuality of the willow, the cherry blossom and the silken kimono.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1136183469
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 500
Book Description
First Published in 2005. The Japanese geisha is the ultimate erotic icon – the courtesan par excellence - and this is her definitive book. The life of the geisha is the most secret and traditional in Japan, and today remains largely unchanged and unknown behind the tea house doors. This remarkable work was the first to reveal the hidden world of the geisha of the famous Yoshiwara quarter of Tokyo, the 'nightless city', and it has never been surpassed. Written over a hundred years ago, it is a meticulous description of every aspect of geisha life there, including the history of the geisha, life stories of famous geisha, the decoration of the tea houses, the different grades of courtesans, their costumes and hairstyles, the instruction of young girls brought to the tea houses, the art of selecting a geisha for the evening, proper conduct on the morning after, erotic practices and charms used by geisha to attract lovers. The vibrant life of the Yoshiwara quarter is evoked with finesse, portraying the procurers and madames, the festivals and geisha processions, even the menus of the tea houses, along with such matters as forms of contracts between brothels and courtesans. Profusely illustrated with photographs, prints and drawings, this is an essential volume for all who are fascinated by the sophisticated sensuality of the willow, the cherry blossom and the silken kimono.
The Nightless City ...
Author: Joseph Ernest De Becker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Prostitution
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Prostitution
Languages : en
Pages : 508
Book Description
Yoshiwara; the Nightless City
Author: Joseph Ernest De Becker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Prostitution
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Prostitution
Languages : en
Pages : 396
Book Description
Geisha
Author: Liza Dalby
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520257894
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Discusses the geisha--practioners of music and dance and unmarried companions to the Japanese male elite.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 9780520257894
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Discusses the geisha--practioners of music and dance and unmarried companions to the Japanese male elite.
Mathematics, Magic and Mystery
Author: Martin Gardner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486801179
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Famed puzzle expert explains math behind a multitude of mystifying tricks: card tricks, stage "mind reading," coin and match tricks, counting out games, geometric dissections, etc. More than 400 tricks. 135 illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486801179
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Famed puzzle expert explains math behind a multitude of mystifying tricks: card tricks, stage "mind reading," coin and match tricks, counting out games, geometric dissections, etc. More than 400 tricks. 135 illustrations.
Tangrams
Author: Ronald C. Read
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486801292
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This collection gathers together nearly 330 tangrams, the best creations of both Chinese and Occidental puzzle devisers. Puzzles range from the relatively easy to the difficult.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 0486801292
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
This collection gathers together nearly 330 tangrams, the best creations of both Chinese and Occidental puzzle devisers. Puzzles range from the relatively easy to the difficult.
The Life of William Morris
Author: J. W. Mackail
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486143910
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
DIVClassic biography of great Victorian poet, designer, socialist. Childhood, education, socialism, Arts and Crafts movement, Kelmscott Press, much more. 22 black-and-white illus. /div
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486143910
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 818
Book Description
DIVClassic biography of great Victorian poet, designer, socialist. Childhood, education, socialism, Arts and Crafts movement, Kelmscott Press, much more. 22 black-and-white illus. /div