Geisha & Maiko of Kyoto: Beauty, Art, & Dance

by John Foster

This exquisite collection of photographs and interviews focuses on four of Kyoto's most beautiful geisha and maiko (apprentice geisha). First, the geisha and maiko were photographed at Kyoto's largest geisha dance performances and other important dances. Next, portrait sessions were held with each woman to capture the kata (forms or poses) of her favorite dances. The geisha and maiko were then interviewed about their photographs, giving the reader a rare insight into their artistic training. Finally, images follow one maiko from her last few days as an apprentice through her first few days as a geisha. Never before has the change from maiko to geisha been documented so completely. The result is a collection of 149 gorgeous photographs that shed light on these exquisitely beautiful women like no other book before.

Genres: Japan

144 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2009

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John Foster, English Baptist minister and essayist
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Reviews

[Heidi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful pictures and photography, first of all. The interviews were pretty good, but no new information. It was a bit of a disappointment, and would definitely not have been worth the excitement were it not for the beautiful imagery. Get this only if you are very interested in the flower and willow world (and I'm talking when even every other book hasn't satisfied your curiosity!) Decent overall, but nothing amazing.