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Designed and edited by Karl Leabo with contributions from Faubion Bowers, is an official, large-format souvenir theater program created for The Grand Kabuki’s historic 1969 America n tour. Published under the high-profile patronage of His Imperial Highness Prince Takamatsu (brother to Emperor Hirohito) and the Japan Cultural Society, the volume serves as both an introduction and a visual celebration of the art form for Western audiences. It provides detailed plot synopses, historical commentary on the development of the theater, and a breakdown of traditional acting styles, heavily illustrated with dynamic production photographs and period advertisements to capture the cultural milestone of the company's US tour. Show more