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In this scintillating book, Ian Buruma peels away the myths that surround Japanese culture. With piercing analysis of cinema, theatre, television, art and legend, he shows the Japanese both 'as they imagine themselves to be, and as they would like themselves to be.' A Japanese Mirror examines samurai and gangsters, transvestites and goddesses to paint an eloquent picture of life in Japan. This is a country long shrouded in enigma and in his compelling book, Buruma reveals a culture rich in with poetry, beauty and wonder.Details
| OPC | P6H6YN |
|---|---|
| Codes | 184354962X (ISBN-10) |
| 9781843549628 (ISBN) |
Detailed Product Information
| Release Date | 01/08/2010 |
|---|---|
| Book Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Author | Ian Buruma |
| Release Date | 01/08/2010 |
| Book Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Author | Ian Buruma |
| Release Date | 01/08/2010 |
| Book Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Atlantic Books |
| Author | Ian Buruma |
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In this scintillating book, Ian Buruma peels away the myths that surround Japanese culture. With piercing analysis of cinema, theatre, television, art and legend, he shows the Japanese both 'as they imagine themselves to be, and as they would like themselves to be.'A Japanese Mirror examines samurai and gangsters, transvestites and goddesses to paint an eloquent picture of life in Japan. This is a country long shrouded in enigma and in his compelling book; Buruma reveals a culture rich in with poetry, beauty and wonder.
In this scintillating book, Ian Buruma peels away the myths that surround Japanese culture. With piercing analysis of cinema, theatre, television, art and legend, he shows the Japanese both 'as they imagine themselves to be, and as they would like themselves to be.'A Japanese Mirror examines samurai and gangsters, transvestites and goddesses to paint an eloquent picture of life in Japan. This is a country long shrouded in enigma and in his compelling book; Buruma reveals a culture rich in with poetry, beauty and wonder.
Alternative names:
- Allen & Unwin A Japanese Mirror book Travel writing English Paperback 256 pages
- Allen & Unwin A Japanese Mirror book Travel writing English Paperback 256 pages
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Features
| Language version | English |
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| Genre | Travel writing |
| Release date (DD/MM/YYYY) | October 2012 |
| Number of pages | 256 pages |
| Written by | Ian Buruma |
| Publisher | Atlantic |
| Suggested gender | Any gender |
| Book cover type | Paperback |
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