Donald Richie war ein amerikanischer Autor, der für seine tiefen Einblicke in die japanische Kultur und Kinematographie bekannt wurde. Obwohl er sich selbst hauptsächlich als Schriftsteller betrachtete, zeichnet sich sein Werk durch sorgfältige Analysen aus, die die einzigartige "präsentative" Natur des japanischen Films im Gegensatz zum westlichen "repräsentativen" Kino hervorheben. Richies Schriften bieten den Lesern eine fesselnde Perspektive auf Japan, agierend als ein "subtiles, stilvolles und täuschend klares Medium zwischen zwei Kulturen", wie von Tom Wolfe beschrieben. Seine Essays und Filmkritiken werden für ihre Tiefe und ihre Fähigkeit, unterschiedliche kulturelle Welten zu verbinden, geschätzt.
Featuring stunning photography, this travel guide delves into the vibrant culture, art, and architecture of Tokyo. It highlights the city's unique blend of tradition and modernity, showcasing its diverse neighborhoods and iconic landmarks. Perfect for both first-time visitors and seasoned travelers, the guide offers insights into the experiences that define Tokyo as a world-class destination.
Donald Richie has been observing and writing about Japan from the moment he arrived on New Year’s Eve, 1946. Detailing his life, his lovers, and his ideas on matters high and low, The Japan Journals is a record of both a nation and an evolving expatriate sensibility. As Japan modernizes and as the author ages, the tone grows elegiac, and The Japan Journals—now in paperback after the critically acclaimed hardcover edition—becomes a bittersweet chronicle of a complicated life well lived and captivatingly told.Donald Richie, the eminent film historian, novelist, and essayist, still lives in Tokyo.
Fiction. This book is a fast and enjoyable read. Take three men and three women. Mix them well in the summer heat and cool autumn of Ginza. This book was first published in London in 1988, revised edition published in 1994. This second revised edition contains a new introduction by David Cozy. "A Bizarre manga, a post-modern comedy of manners full of withering insights into contemporary Japan"--The Japan Times. "It is Richie's unswerving commitment to make it only too plain what these sorts of people do say (and don't say) to each other that makes the novel so suffocatingly authentic"--Intersect.
The classic travel journal, a quest for personal discovery and the ancient beauties and dying values of modern Japan.
