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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$18) + 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$15) + 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$28) + 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 (approx US$3.15)+shipping
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DVD-Video
“Bantsuma: The Life of Tsumasaburo Bando”
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