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The Donald Richie Reader is an essential collection for anyone interested in Japan and Japanese culture. Donald Richie, an acclaimed author and film critic, spent decades capturing the essence of Japan, making this book a must-have for enthusiasts of Japanese literature, cinema, and travel. This captivating compilation features the finest excerpts from Richie’s prolific body of work, including critical writings on Japanese film, reflections from his unpublished private journals, and insightful essays covering a broad spectrum of topics, such as culture and style. Richie’s artful prose invites readers to explore and appreciate the beauty of Japan, from the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene landscapes beyond. This trade paperback edition, published by Adventure Publications in 2001, also includes a critical introduction and a comprehensive bibliography of Richie’s influence on Japanese studies. Enhance your understanding of Japan through Richie’s evocative and profound observations, making The Donald Richie Reader a timeless addition to your collection. Experience the richness of Japanese culture through Riche's words, revealing the heart and soul of a nation that has captivated minds worldwide. Order now to explore the deep narratives that have defined Japan’s intricate social fabric.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781880656617
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2001
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781880656617
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2001
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Description:
No one has written more, or more artfully, about Japan and Japanese culture than Donald Richie. Richie moved to Tokyo just after World War II. And he is still there, still writing. This book is the first compilation of the best of Richie's writings on Japan, with excerpts from his critical work on film (Richie helped introduce Japanese film to the West in the late 1950s) and his unpublished private journal, plus fiction, Zen musings, and masterful essays on culture, travel, people, and style. With a critical introduction and full bibliography.
Donald Richie's many books include The Films of Akira Kurosawa, The Japanese Tattoo, and the PBS favorite The Inland Sea. Vienna resident Arturo Silva lived in Japan for 18 years.
“To read [The Donald Richie Reader and The Japan Journals] is like diving for pearls. Dip into any part of them and you will surely find treasures about the cinema, literature, traveling, writing. The passages are evocative, erotic, playful, and often profound.” – Japanese Language and Literature
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781880656617
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2001
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781880656617
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2001
Publisher: Adventure Publications
Description:
No one has written more, or more artfully, about Japan and Japanese culture than Donald Richie. Richie moved to Tokyo just after World War II. And he is still there, still writing. This book is the first compilation of the best of Richie's writings on Japan, with excerpts from his critical work on film (Richie helped introduce Japanese film to the West in the late 1950s) and his unpublished private journal, plus fiction, Zen musings, and masterful essays on culture, travel, people, and style. With a critical introduction and full bibliography.
Donald Richie's many books include The Films of Akira Kurosawa, The Japanese Tattoo, and the PBS favorite The Inland Sea. Vienna resident Arturo Silva lived in Japan for 18 years.
“To read [The Donald Richie Reader and The Japan Journals] is like diving for pearls. Dip into any part of them and you will surely find treasures about the cinema, literature, traveling, writing. The passages are evocative, erotic, playful, and often profound.” – Japanese Language and Literature