Geisha : A Unique World of Tradition, Elegance and Art by Gallagher, John

UsedGood. The book may have minor cosmetic wear (i.e. creased spine/cover, scratches, curled corners, folded pages, minor sunburn, minor water damage, minor bent). The book may have some highlights/notes/underlined pages - Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included - Safe and Secure Mailer - No Hassle Return

Promotional Reprint Company Limited, The. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

PRC Publishing, 2003-10-01. hardcover. Used: Good.

PRC Publishing, October 2003. Hardcover. USED Good.

London: PRC Publishing. Hardcover. 2003. 1st Edition. 4to 256pp . Fine in Very Good+ DJ. Color Illustrations. DJ lightly rubbed .

PRC Publishing, 2003. Book. Fine. Hardcover. 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..

PRC Publishing / Sterling Publishing, 2003. Book. Illus. by Reynolds, Wayne. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 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..

PRC Publishing, 2003-10-01. hardcover. Used:Good.

U.S.A.: PRC Publishing, 2003. Oversize Hardback. Near Fine/Near Fine. 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,… Read More

PRC Publishing, 2003-10-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!