by Liza Dalby (Author), Liza Dalby (Author)
Liza Dalby, author of The Tale of Murasaki, is the only non-Japanese woman ever to have become a geisha. This is her unique insight into the extraordinary, closed world of the geisha, a world of grace, beauty and tradition that has long fascinated and enthralled the West. Taking us to the heart of a way of life normally hidden from the public gaze, Liza Dalby shows us the detailed reality that lies behind the bestselling Memoirs of a Geisha and opens our eyes to an ancient profession that continues to survive in today's modern Japan.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 384
Edition: 1st UK Paperback Edition
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 28 Sep 2000
ISBN 10: 0099286386
ISBN 13: 9780099286387
Book Overview: In this insightful and revealing classic bestseller, American anthropologist Liza Dalby recounts her experiences living as a geisha in Kyoto - a must-read for anyone fascinated by Japanese culture.