Sure to be a classic, Donald Richie's concise, profound insights into the mysteries of Japanese

Sure to be a classic, Donald Richie's concise, profound insights into the mysteries of Japanese

"Some of the essays provide a general introduction to the basic theories of Japanese aesthetics, others deal with poetry and theater, and a third group discusse

This collection begins with an engaging historical overview of Japanese aesthetics and offers contemporary multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives

"An indispensable guide to Japanese cinema and culture." —Library Journal "Viewed any which way, Japan through the eyes of Donald Richie is an interesting and