A Geisha's Journey: My Life as a Kyoto Apprentice

by Komomo and Komomo

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From the cobbled streets where Komomo walks in her elaborate dress to the inner sanctums of her dressing room, these pages offer a rare look at a contemporary teen's journey to becoming a geisha, photographed in full color by Naoyuki Ogino. This is the story of a contemporary Japanese teenager who, in a search for an identity, became fascinated with the world of geisha, and discovered in herself the will and the commitment to embark on the many years of apprenticeship necessary to become one. It is also the story of a young Japanese photographer who grew up

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:4770030673

ISBN13:9784770030672

Release Date:May 2008

Publisher:Kodansha

Length:143 Pages

Weight:1.50 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 7.6" x 10.1"

Related Subjects

Arts, Music & Photography Asia Customs & Traditions Individual Artists Japan Photo Essays Photography Portraits Specific Groups Women

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