An essay collection in which an author captivated by nineteenth-century French illustrated books recounts the pleasures and perils of collecting, seeking, and acquiring antiquarian books. Set among Paris bookshops and auctions, it vividly conveys a bibliophile's attention to bindings, paper, scent, and illustration.

A stylish bibliophilic essay that leads readers from the search for rare books to the pleasures held in paper and illustration.

In this collection of oral-history essays, Yoko Seki turns to the distinguished supporting performers who sustain the world of kabuki. Ten actors, including fight specialists and onnagata, speak about their training and lives on stage, revealing the depth of craft that supports its celebrated leading roles.

Ten performers who support kabuki from the wings speak about their craft and lives.