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      A Japanese Mirror: Heroes and Villains of Japanese Culture

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      'A Japanese Mirror is what the tourist who wants to see the real Japan - "through the looking glass" - should pack in his flight-bag.' TLS

      In this scintillating book, Ian Buruma peels away the myths that surround Japanese culture. With piercing analysis of cinema, theatr...

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      Product ID:9781843549628
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:A Japanese Mirror
      Subtitle:Heroes and Villains of Japanese Culture
      Authors:Author: Ian Buruma
      Page Count:256
      Subjects:Popular culture, Popular culture, Japan
      Description:Select Guide Rating
      'A Japanese Mirror is what the tourist who wants to see the real Japan - "through the looking glass" - should pack in his flight-bag.' TLS

      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.


      Imprint Name:Atlantic Books
      Publisher Name:Atlantic Books
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2012-08-01

      Additional information

      Weight274 g
      Dimensions147 × 197 × 21 mm