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There’s no place like the Digital
Meme library to delve deeper into the world of Japanese silent
film. Scholars and neophytes alike will appreciate these beautifully
photographed books.
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Japanese Film History Studies:
Recalling the Treasures of Japanese Cinema
(ISBN: 4–900849–62–6. 194 pages, 5”
x 7”. Tokyo, Japan)
Rediscover the long-forgotten treasures that made Japan a fountainhead
for early cinema on par with France and the United States. As
Japanese film flourished in the 1910s and 1920s, directors like
Kenji Mizokuchi and Yasujiro Ozu won worldwide acclaim. Then
came the tragic fires following the Great Kanto Earthquake of
1923 and the ravages of war and time. Most of these classic
works were destroyed and forgotten.
Recalling the Treasures of Japanese Cinema explores 50 of these
long-lost works—and one that was recently found again—through
five decades of painstaking research and documentary reconstruction
by the Friends of Silent Film Association. With stunning still
photographs, contemporary reviews, and comprehensive data and
descriptions, plus a guide to the archives still available today,
this book is indispensable to anyone researching or passionate
about film history.
Available now:
¥1,800 (approx US$15) + shipping
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The Benshi—Japanese Silent Film
Narrators
(ISBN: 4–900849–51–0. 172 pages, 5”
x 7”. Tokyo, Japan)
Early Japanese cinema was a performing art—not just by
the actors, but by the benshi, or film narrators, who accompanied
silent film showings with live commentary and narration. Each
benshi’s performance was unique: the style of delivery
was considered among the highest art forms, and benshi were
every bit as revered as the actors whose work they narrated.
The Benshi—Japanese Silent Film Narrators introduces the
reader to this lost art with detailed profiles and descriptions
of the work of the benshi on 50 silent film classics. Featuring
an interview with the illustrious world renown benshi Midori
Sawato, and an essay by film critic Tadao Sato, this volume
is a superb resource for anyone interested in this unique art
form.
Available now:
¥1,500 (approx US$12.50) + shipping
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The Great Japanese Silent Movie Stars
(Available only in Japanese)
(ISBN: 4–900849–75–8. 194 pages, paperback,
5” x 7”. Tokyo, Japan)
Discover the shining lights of Japanese cinema’s Golden Age in this amazing photographic retrospective. The great stars
who made film history are all here, with pictures and profiles
of 175 unforgettable artists who stirred hearts and redefined
elegance. The Great Japanese Silent Movie Stars features over
400 of the finest photographs from the famed Matsuda Film Productions
collection.
Available now:
¥2,800 (approx US$24) + shipping
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Booklet Bantsuma: The Life of Tsumasaburo Bando
(Available only in Japanese)
(24 pages, Black and White printing, B5 size)
A guidebook about excellent documentary film “Bantsuma: The Life of Tsumasaburo Bando”
[Overview]
- Commentary by Takahiro Tamura
- Commentary about this film
- Commentary by Tadao Sato (Film Critic)
- Commentary by Shunsui Matsuda
- Commentary by Ryo Tamura
- Commentary by Yutaka Matsuda
- Filmography of Tsumasaburo Bando
Available now:
¥315+shipping
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DVD-Video “Bantsuma: The Life of Tsumasaburo Bando” |
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