davmandy
May 28, 2007, 04:45
Hi
I'd like to announce the publication of several books related to Japan.
1. "An Invitation to Kagura: Hidden Gem of the Traditional Japanese Performing Arts"
Back Cover [Richly illustrated, and based largely on sources inaccessible to the non-Japanese speaker, this book provides a rare glimpse into kagura (Shinto theater), a performance style with roots predating even noh drama. Coverage includes the history of the art; the kagura stage; schools of performance; synopses of plays and ceremonies; movement and choreography; kagura costumes; masks and mask-making; implements, decorations and special effects; the music of kagura; and related folk arts. There are also additional sections with comparative materials on noh and kabuki. A new world of theater awaits...]
2. "Reading English News on the Internet: A Guide to Connectors, Verbs, Expressions, and Vocabulary for the Japanese ESL Student"
Back Cover [This bilingual (Japanese-English) guide to "media English" covers nearly 200 connectors, phrasal verbs, idiomatic verb phrases, and everday expressions. There are tips on reading news, sports, and finance articles online, and students can test themselves with mini-quizzes and a final exam.]
Both available from amazon and other major sellers.
Cheers
Dr. David Petersen
I'd like to announce the publication of several books related to Japan.
1. "An Invitation to Kagura: Hidden Gem of the Traditional Japanese Performing Arts"
Back Cover [Richly illustrated, and based largely on sources inaccessible to the non-Japanese speaker, this book provides a rare glimpse into kagura (Shinto theater), a performance style with roots predating even noh drama. Coverage includes the history of the art; the kagura stage; schools of performance; synopses of plays and ceremonies; movement and choreography; kagura costumes; masks and mask-making; implements, decorations and special effects; the music of kagura; and related folk arts. There are also additional sections with comparative materials on noh and kabuki. A new world of theater awaits...]
2. "Reading English News on the Internet: A Guide to Connectors, Verbs, Expressions, and Vocabulary for the Japanese ESL Student"
Back Cover [This bilingual (Japanese-English) guide to "media English" covers nearly 200 connectors, phrasal verbs, idiomatic verb phrases, and everday expressions. There are tips on reading news, sports, and finance articles online, and students can test themselves with mini-quizzes and a final exam.]
Both available from amazon and other major sellers.
Cheers
Dr. David Petersen