Women Of The Pleasure Quarters: The Secret History of the Geisha

Women Of The Pleasure Quarters: The Secret History of the Geisha by Lesley Downer. Published by Broadway Books, NY, 2001. 1st Stated Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 8vo. Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. Orig owners name in ink inside front cover. ISBN 0767904893. LCCN 00-049409. The author of this history of Japanese geisha customs did more than study the tradition from a scholarly perspective, she herself befriended many geisha in Kyoto, where she shared the experiences of their controversial profession, which is translated as ''arts person.'' Determined to create a thoroughly entertaining but authoritative account of geisha history, journalist Lesley Downer dedicated years to research and undercover journeys behind doors previously closed to outsiders. In this book, she delves deeply into this closed realm, bringing back priceless tales of glamour and romance from some of Japan's most famous geishas, who were the celebrities of their day. Illustrated with color photographs. 288 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 14799.