Akira Soma (15 results)

Condition: acceptable. The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Condition: acceptable. This book is in Acceptable condition. All pages are intact, but may have lots of notes, water damage or other issues and be ex library.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair / with Protective Cover. Akira, Soma & Gako, Ota (illustrator). First American Edition. Good condition. Ownership mark on the FEP. The d.j. has rubbing, edge wear, corner chips and page have yellowing. Chapter 269 has some minor highlighting and the glossery has a few margin marks. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus. No Jacket. Soma Akira and Ota Gako (illustrator). First Edition. First printing of the first edition (stated). Fully illustrated. A very good plus copy with light overall wear. No dust jacket but enclosed in an illustrated slipcase (as issued?) BX22.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Soma AKIRA; Ota GAKO (illustrator). 1st Edition. First Edition; 2nd printing. DJ intact. Presenting a detailed and well-researched compendium on the textiles and dress of the Kabuki theater, as well as an introduction to Japanese culture and visual arts generally. More than 250 illustrations, with 110 in color; illustrations by Soma Akira and Ota Gako. Unmarked pages. Protected in an archival wrapper. More images and/or description can be sent on request. Condition: Fine in a Fine DJ.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Akira, Soma; Gako, Ota (illustrator). Second Printing. 396 pages, over 250 illustrations, with 110 in full colour. Glossary, bibliography, index of actors, plays and roles. Hb in dw, dw slightly chipped at lower corner and top of spine, otherwise a very nice copy.

Condition: Fine. Number of pages: 40.

Condition: Fine. Number of books: 1.

Condition: Fine. The book is in fine condition.

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Acceptable. Dust Jacket NOT present. CD WILL BE MISSING. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Soma Akira & Ota Gako (illustrator). (1966) 2nd prtg. Black cloth boards, unclipped color illus silver dj, all exc unread, as new cond; 252 color, b/w illus, some full pg. 396 pp. Book result of Author's 14-yr immersion into the Kabuki world, mkg friends w/ actors & others in the theater, supplemented then by 5 yrs study with Japanese scholars. Size: 8"-10.5".

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: fine. Soma Akira and Ota Gako (illustrator). First printing. 4to, Beautiful binding of black cloth with ribbons of green and brown Japanese paper & embossed mask with silky endpapers in DJ and original box. 396 pgs including glossary and index. Over 250 Illustrations including 110 in full color by Soma Akira and Ota Gako. Possibly the first book devoted exclusively to the kabuki costume and its history.

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine-. Soma Akira and Ota Gako. (illustrator). The first printing, 396 pages illustrated in color by Soma Akira and Ota Gako. "Of the numerous books in English dealing with the Kabuki theater of Japan, none so far has devoted itself exclusively to costume. And yet costume is undeniably one of the outstanding features of this exciting from of drama. In addition to presenting the pageant of Kabuki costume itself, the author explores the historical background of the Kabuki theater and the evolution of its conventions in acting, staging, and costume design." FINE HARDCOVER, FINE- DUST JACKET. Fine- slipcase. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Near New Condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Near New Jacket. Akira, Soma; Gako, Ota (illustrator). First Edition. In pristine condition, protected by the original slipcase. Fast shipping. Free delivery confirmation. Size: Quarto. Book.