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16 spectacular costumes reproduced in brilliant color and elegant detail, created for actors impersonating traditional characters of Kabuki drama: shogun, geisha, wicked woman, red princess, lion, more. Many include elaborated headdresses, masks or specially painted faces associated with each character. With informative captions. 2 dolls, 16 costumes on 16 plates.
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Pleasing Paper.......2004-06-17
Ming-Ju Sun has created a lovely collection of kabuki outfits, each one with the name of the character, play it is from, and style of play, from historical drama to musical. The inside of the covers also contains history and information on kabuki and kabuki actors. I recommend this for Ming-Ju Sun fans and kabuki fans, and those who love to collect beautiful paper dolls.
Great Costumes............2001-02-28
The kabuki costumes are very colorful and wonderfully drawn. There are 8 female costumes and 8 male costumes. The dolls are made of thicker paper, found on the flap of the back cover. Even though it defeats the point of having paper dolls, I found that I rather liked keeping the costumes uncut and left in the book. I use this book for reference, given the handy short descriptions on the side. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was because I've seen better work from Ming-Ju Sun. I recommend Ming-Ju Sun's "Japanese Kimono." This book has 26 costumes, more detailed with better color, and the whole book is done on thick paper. The paper for the Kabuki Costumes was much thinner and would most likely not endure prolonged handling. Both books are the same price but I believe you get a better deal with "Japanese Kimono."
Gorgeous Kabuki Costumes with short description.......2000-04-02
16 Kabuki Costumes with short description, such as "Benkei (an 11th-century warrior) in Kanjincho (The subscription List). Juhachiban." Each costume comes with appropriate Kumadori (make-ups) and wig.
Even though I don't know the details of each Kabuki costume, I believe it well convey the mood of Kabuki. If you are interested in Kabuki, it'll be a good starter.
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What? A how-to-make-your-life-better-book with more than the ubiquitous seven ways of doing so? In Rules for Aging: Resist Normal Impulses, Live Longer, Attain Perfection, acclaimed essayist and NewsHour with Jim Lehrer regular contributor Roger Rosenblatt boldly offers up a whopping 56 rules for wisely navigating life into your golden years.
Rosenblatt describes the short book (only 140 pages), which began with a column he wrote for Modern Maturity, as a "little guide intended for people who wish to age successfully, or at all." He adds that "growing older is as much an art as it is a science, and it requires fewer things to do than not to do."
Ranging from the fatalistic (rule 1: "It doesn't matter") to the highly practical (rule 26: "Never go to a cocktail party and, in any case, do not stay more than 20 minutes"), rule 2 best illustrates the tone for much of what follows ("Nobody is thinking about you"):
Yes, I know, you are certain that your friends are becoming your enemies; that your grocer, garbage man, clergyman, sister-in-law, and your dog are all of the opinion that you have put on weight, that you have lost your touch, that you have lost your mind; furthermore, you are convinced that everyone spends two-thirds of every day commenting on your disintegration, denigrating your work, plotting your assassination. I promise you: Nobody is thinking about you. They are thinking about themselves--just like you.
Other notables include "Let bad enough alone" (rule 3), "Stay clear of anyone--other than a clergyman--who refers to God more than once in an hour" (rule 8), "Do not attempt to improve anyone, especially when you know it will help" (rule 29), "The unexamined life lasts longer" (rule 40), "Change no more than one-eighth of your life at a time" (rule 48), and "The game is played away from the ball" (rule 55). Nowhere will you find talk of antioxidants or exercise or anything resembling a detox program. Rosenblatt is no health nut, and there is already plenty of material available on that. What you will encounter instead is a gifted writer clearly enjoying his craft, making this slim volume a welcome poke at and departure from the more predictable antiaging fare. --Patrick Jennings
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Acclaimed and beloved prize-winning essayist Roger Rosenblatt has commented on most of the trends and events of our time. His columns in Time magazine and his commentaries on PBS's News Hour with Jim Lehrer have made him a household word and a trusted friend of millions. With a wry sense of humor and inimitable wit, Rosenblatt offers here guidelines for aging that are both easy to understand and, more importantly, easy to implement.
More and more in the news today, we are hearing about phenomenal advances in the "fight against aging." But what Rosenblatt suggests to combat age is far more valuable than any scientific breakthrough-he breaks down the hardest part of aging, the mental anguish of growing older with fifty-four gems of funny, brilliant, wise, indispensable advice.
A book to savor, a book to keep, and a book for all ages.
This little guide is intended for people who wish to age successfully, or at all. . . . One may think of this work as a how-to book, akin to many health guides published these days, whose purpose is to prolong our lives and make them richer. That is the aim of my book, too. -from the Introduction
And this is just the start of Roger Rosenblatt's charming and thought-provoking guide to surviving the episodes that shamelessly shave years off of our lives. With a wry sense of humor and peerless wit, Rules for Aging provides guidance that is, hands down, the most practical, pleasurable and, most importantly, painless advice you'll ever receive. As Rosenblatt writes, "When I urge you to refrain from a certain thought or course of action, I do not mean to suggest that you are in any way wrong if you do the opposite. I mean only to say that you will suffer."
Rule #1: It doesn't matter
Whatever you think matters-doesn't. Follow this rule, and it will add decades to your life. It does not matter if you are late, or early; if you are here, or if you are there; if you said it, or did not say it; if you were clever, or if you were stupid; if you are having a bad hair day, or a no hair day; if your boss looks at you cockeyed; if your girlfriend or boyfriend looks at you cockeyed; if you don't get that promotion, or prize, or house, or if you do. It doesn't matter.
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comical book.......2007-09-05
Rosenblatt quotes and comments about aging are very witty and also close to the real life. It makes you look at life with a comical view and if we can actually implement the ideas in action, they could reduce some stress in old age.
sensible living.......2007-05-09
this is actually a quick , fun read for all ages. Sensible recommendations and if everyone follows it to heart, there will only be healthy, kindloving people on earth. I recommend it for everyone and as a gift for all you love esp for Mother's day.
Fun.......2007-01-09
There is a lot of common sense wrapped into the funny and anecdotal rules. A good read!
Wisdom and humor to be savored and cherished........2005-09-15
"Rules for Aging" is not a one-time read. It is a book to be savored and cherished. Surprise! Not your usual "how to" book. Rosenblatt is not only a wise and funny man, but he is a skilled and talented writer.
Rules for Aging.......2005-08-28
This is an excellent book. Initially, I bought a copy of Rules for Aging as a gift for someone who is turning 50. After receiving it and peeking just a little, I promptly ordered two more; one as gift for someone else and one to keep for myself. Rosenblatt's words are wise and very, very funny without being pretentious or offensive.
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The James Bond epic is the most popular film series in silver screen history: it is estimated that a quarter of the world's population has seen a Bond feature. The saga of Britain's best-loved martini hound (who we all know prefers his favorite drink "shaken, not stirred") has adapted to changing times for four decades without ever abandoning its tried-and-true formula of diabolical international conspiracy, sexual intrigue, and incredible gadgetry.
James Chapman expertly traces the annals of celluloid Bond from its inauguration with 1962's Dr. No through its progression beyond Ian Fleming's spy novels to the action-adventure spectaculars of GoldenEye and Tomorrow Never Dies. He argues that the enormous popularity of the series represents more than just the sum total of the films' box-office receipts and involves questions of film culture in a wider sense.
Licence to Thrill chronicles how Bond, a representative of a British Empire that no longer existed in his generation, became a symbol of his nation's might in a Cold War world where Britain was no longer a primary actor. Chapman describes the protean nature of Bond villains in a volatile global political scene -- from Soviet scoundrels and Chinese rogues in the 1960s to a brief flirtation with Latin American drug kingpins in the 1980s and back to the Chinese in the 1990s. The book explores how the movies struggle with changing societal ethics -- notably, in the evolution in the portrayal of women, showing how Bond's encounters with the opposite sex have evolved into trysts with leading ladies as sexually liberated as Bond himself.
The Bond formula has proved remarkably durable and consistently successful for roughly a third of cinema's history -- half the period since the introduction of talking pictures in the late 1920s. Moreover, Licence to Thrill argues that, for the foreseeable future, the James Bond films are likely to go on being what they have always been, a unique and very special kind of popular cinema.
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Still a Survivor.......2006-11-16
James Chapman's "Licence to Thrill" examines the James Bond cinematic series from the perspective of its time and place as it fit into the real world. The series had its effect on society and in turn society affected the series. Initially the James Bond series was an innovative trend setting piece of filmmaking that had a great influence on society in the 60s. In a reversal the series soon became a reflection of society going into the 70s copying trends rather than setting them. Withstanding four decades the James Bond cinematic franchise is still a survivor and has remained an ever changing constant for an ever changing world. James Chapman's insights are objective and intelligent and always endearing.
5/5.......2002-03-31
Over the past five decades, James Bond films have established themselves as the most popular film series in history. Some estimates have it that a quarter of the world's population has seen a 007 film, and this worldwide fascination with the Bond character has manifested itself in the thousands of fan clubs, fan conventions, web sites, and movie guides in existence today. But while there exists an abundance of literature about Ian Fleming's fictional spy, no book has actually considered the 007 phenomenon in the context of cultural and film history until now. James Chapman's Licence to Thrill attempts to examine the Bond series in a scholarly manner, and succeeds marvelously at doing so.
From the start, Chapman's meticulous, comprehensive study of these films is presented in an objective and refreshing manner. Chapman immediately sets the tone for the book, arguing that the viewer needs to look beyond the fantastic scenarios and hedonistic nature of Bond's life in order to grasp the real meanings of these films -- that is, that they nostalgically represent Great Britain's global strength during an actual period of decline. Chapman goes on to discuss the various film genres (spy thrillers, cliffhangers, action movies) that have been hybridized into the "Bondian" formula, and goes on to show that the Bond films themselves, despite borrowing upon other formulas, have actually developed their own ideology.
The most impressive aspect of Licence to Thrill is its comprehensiveness. Chapman places the Bond films in the context of film history, and by doing so, provides a larger framework by which to assess their cultural impact. He also examines the influence of other film genres on the Bond series; for example, the influence of the "blaxploitation" movement of the early 70's on 1972's Live and Let Die, which features an unusually high proportion of black characters for a Bond film. The rest of the book concentrates on the Bond films themselves, grouping them according to theme and charting the development and evolution of the franchise.
Although Chapman clearly illustrates that the generic formula of these films is virtually designed to change with the British political climate, he also maintains that Bond's adventures are representative works of nostalgia for British imperialism and nationalism. For example, in discussing 1983's Octopussy, which is set largely in India, Chapman notes the numerous television series in Britain during the 1980's devoted to the former British colony and the abundance of works at the time analyzing Anglo-Indian relations. Other films are set against the contemporary British political mindset, such as 1981's For Your Eyes Only, which strongly references Thatcherism, and the end result is that we see the films in an entirely new light.
Enlightening, entertaining and thought provoking, this book is highly recommended for anyone who is serious about film. For the rabid Bond fan, it is simply indispensable.
Outstanding and breakthrough work of 007 scholarship.......2001-12-04
If youýre like I am, you probably cannot get enough of the world of James Bond, Agent 007. The male (and female) fascination with Ian Flemingýs fictional creation is now clearly ubiquitous since 007 conventions, fan clubs, web sites, and ýofficialý and ýunofficialý James Bond movie guides can be found all over the world. The recent re-release of special edition James Bond films on VHS and DVD provides a clearer indication of the success that the Bondian industry enjoys. While there exists an abundance of literature about Ian Flemingýs fictional spy, few works actually consider the 007 phenomenon in a serious manner. In fact, the only title that comes to mind is Kingsley Amisý 1965 work, The James Bond Dossier, an extended essay analyzing Ian Flemingýs secret agent as he appears in print. There has yet to be a thorough discussion of the Bond novels and their adaptation into film ý until now.
Released this past spring by Columbia University Press, Licence to Thrill by James Chapman breaks new ground as an in-depth study of James Bond and lends credibility to addressing the 007 phenomenon in a scholarly manner. Chapmanýs introduction, ýTaking James Bond Seriously,ý sets the tone for the work: this is not another fan guide to the behind-the-scene insights from the movies. As Chapman writes, the ýnumerous books on the Bond filmsýall emanated from what might be termed the Bond fan culture rather than academia.ý Arguing that one must look beyond 007ýs hedonistic male fantasy life in order to observe how his imaginary world nostalgically represents Great Britainýs global strength as Empire and Cold Warrior during an actual period of decline, Chapmanýs meticulously researched and comprehensive critical study of James Bond is presented in an objective and refreshing manner.
Chapmanýs early discussion of various genres of film (British imperialist spy thriller, cliffhanger adventure serial, Hollywood action movie, etc.) and the nature of British cinema adequately provides the reader with the requisite knowledge necessary to understand the role of cinematography. Chapman allows proper transition so as to introduce his concept of the ýBondianý genre ý that is, that the Bond films themselves, despite borrowing upon other formulas, have actually developed their own ideology. The most impressive aspect of Licence to Thrill is its comprehensive narrative. Despite an overabundance of facts (citing, for example, that Kingsley Amis himself argues that Bond is not a spy but is rather presented as a secret agent), quotes, and analyses, the book flows smoothly. That Chapman does not limit his analysis merely to Bond films but rather incorporates British and American films preceding them ý Bulldog Drummond (1929), Dick Barton ý Special Agent (1948), North by Northwest (1959) ý allows the reader to place Bond films within a larger framework. In doing so, Chapmanýs argument that the James Bond film series exemplifies the progression of spy thrillers films from B-movie to big-budget motion picture stature is soundly supported. Chapman also explores other film movementsý impact upon the Bond series, particularly the ýblaxploitationý movement of the early 1970ýs (Live and Let Die, 1972) and the rise in popularity of kung-fu movies (The Man With the Golden Gun, 1974). Chapman illustrates that Stephen Spielbergýs 1975 blockbuster, Jaws, inspired the creation of Bondýs infamous seven feet two inch steel-toothed nemesis bearing the same name.
Having provided background in the broader subject of cinema, Chapman devotes the rest of his work to the actual Bond films themselves and groups them according to theme, the development and implementation of what he terms the ýBond formula,ý and, in some cases, the actor who portrays Agent 007. Although he clearly illustrates that the generic formula of the Bond films is quite malleable depending upon numerous political and cultural developments of the period, Chapman nonetheless maintains that the James Bond films serve as representative works of nostalgia for empire and British nationalism. In his discussion of Octopussy (1983) in which much of the action is set in India, for example, Chapman notes the numerous television series in Britain during the 1980ýs devoted to the former British colony and the abundance of works analyzing Anglo-Indian relations while other films, such as For Your Eyes Only (1981), reference Prime Minister Margaret Thatcherýs ýIron Ladyý reputation.
Surveying all the Bond films from Dr. No (1962) to Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) ý including the comical Casino Royale (1967) and Never Say Never Again, the 1983 remake of Thunderball (1965) ý Chapmanýs Licence to Thrill is a definite must-read for any James Bond enthusiast. Enlightening and thought provoking, the book maintains the readerýs interest throughout and documents the chronological progression of the longest and most successful film series to date. And while it will certainly not leave you ýshaken,ý Licence to Thrill definitely ýstirsý interest.
Recommended for Bond fans & popular culture students........2000-07-04
Licence to Thrill is a cultural review of the James Bond movies and provides an excellent survey of the changing Bond image in movies; from its start with the 1962 Dr. No to its progression beyond Fleming's spy novels to classic films. Bond became a symbol of a Cold War world where Britain was no longer the ruler: this examines how movies reflect and affect social change through images of politics and culture.
One of the Best of its Kind.......2000-04-12
The trouble with being a fan of something (and I mean a real fan - short for fanatic) is that we read everything on our subject and often know when the author is faking it, or if he knows his stuff. This Chapman guy knows his stuff, and I agree with most of what he says. I have a few quibbles here and there, but generally it is a good read. Being a fan of the series is, however, a prerequisite for understanding what he is saying, and I really like the way he often compares the Bond novels with their film counterparts. Stay away from the Steven Jay Rubin books, and get this (now if we could only get British author John Brosnan to update and edit his James Bond In The Cinema Book...)
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Title: Licence to thrill: franchising could be the ideal compromise between the safety of working for an established firm and the excitement of entrepreneurship.
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Licence to Thrill
James Chapman
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The only voice development book in the world for singers, speakers and stutterers based on four generations of scientific research and that guarantees success. It contains theory, exercises, diagrams and a detailed explanation of the world-renowned Feuchtinger method of voice improvement, used by more than 70,000 students over more than six decades. By applying the principles of restoring perfect vocal action, singers and stutterers will be able to restore and improve their voices to their absolute best potential in a way which is not possible with any other system.
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This book is amazing!.......2006-11-10
This book is the only thing you'll ever need to develop a professional speaking and singing voice. In this book you will learn the secrets on how to develop and strengthen a very important muscle of the tongue called the Hypo-Glossus. famous singers and speakers have their voice talents because they have such a strong Hypo-Glossus muscle. I've been doing the exercises for 2 weeks and have already noticed a big difference. I recommend this book especially to people with voice defective voices, and also to anyone who wants to dramatically improve their singing and speaking voice. This book is worth more than money could ever buy.
the only training in voice you'll need to achieve your perfect ideal natural voice.......2005-08-31
This book is not just a book. It's training for how to use your voice organ. It explains how the voice works scientifically. No need to sing out your lungs or do yelling drills. If you do the exercises it will improve your voice. He even guaranteee your results if you go through the exercises. No other material like it around. This system works with how your voice works naturally by mastering control of your voice organ.
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Fifty of the Times's Monday crosswords, their easiest of the week! Not only fun, but completely solvable by puzzlers of all skill levels, from beginner to expert.
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Easy????.......2007-02-07
I got this for my husband b/c he is going through a crossword puzzle faze. LOL Way to hard though, and he's a smart guy. He has been spending to much time in the bathroom with this book!
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