Masks of Korea [Japanese - English] by Toshiro, Morita - 1988

Los Angeles: Japanese American Cultural & Community Center , 1985. SCARCE exhibition poster, 20 "w x 28 1/2"h . Near Fine, faint horizontal crease crease. Featuring a striking close-up photograph of a kabuki dancer in make-up. Well suited for framing, will be shipped loosely rolled in a mailing tube. . First Printing. Poster. Near Fine. 20 "w x 28 1/2"h.

Over-sized volume in dust jacket. 12 inches x 11 1/2 inches, in bright red linen cloth. The book is fine. The text is in Japanese. 69 color plates; some of the two-page spreads. 128 pages total on heavy paper stock. The dust jacket has minor wear at a few of the corners - otherwise fine. A guide to Japanese theatre makeup, particularly for kabuki actors.

Tokyo: JICC Shuppankyoku, 1988. 142 pp. 36 x 28 cm. Red silk covered boards with silver image on front and silver titling to spine, in a yellow silk covered slipcase with silver titling and illustration, housed in publisher's cardboard box with illustrated title label. Some rubbing to title label and corners of cardboard box, with 12.5 cm scratch to label. Both book and slipcase are in fine condition with no wear or markings to either. Due to the size and weight of this book, additional shipping may be required for expedited and international orders. . Hard Cover. Fine.