The Kabuki Theatre (East West Center Book) [Paperback]

E Ernst (Author)

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Review

"An authoritative guide... The book explains everything lucidly and painstakingly--the background, the facts, the emotions." -- Edwin Denby, Art News

"Ernst shows us the theatre from the inside, with deep understanding of its meaning and purpose." -- Theatre Notebook

About the Author

Earle Ernst is professor emeritus of theatre at the University of Hawaii. He has an A.B. degree from Gettysburg College and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Cornell University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 364 pages
• Publisher: University of Hawaii Press (December 1, 1974)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0824803191
• ISBN-13: 978-0824803193
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #501,131 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tounge in cheek, fun to read, and informative., January 24, 2002

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This review is from: The Kabuki Theatre (East West Center Book) (Paperback)

This book (written by a Univeristy of Hawaii theater professor) is absolutely brilliant. It's a great, basic primer on the history and world of Kabuki, with fun facts and clever writing to keep it's audience interested. If you're just looking for pictures of the theater, try and pick up the amazingly pricey (but worth it) Kabuki no Sekai (World of Kabuki, with photos of actor Tamasaburo Bando). If you have any interest in learning about Kabuki, pick this up!