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Geiko & Maiko of Kyoto by Robert van Koesveld now on sale at Maruzen Bookstore

March 16, 2016 By Michael Lambe 2 Comments

Last week I was very happy to catch up with photographer Robert van Koesveld while he was in town. Robert was kind enough to give me a copy of his new book, “Geiko & Maiko of Kyoto” which he self-published after an extremely successful Kickstarter campaign.

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If you are at all interested in the world of geiko and maiko then I would happily recommend this book. Robert’s beautiful photography and insightful text provides a wonderful pictorial guide to the world of Kyoto’s geisha. And I particularly like the part of the book that also introduces those people who work behind the scenes; the footwear makers for instance, the kimono artists, and the shamisen teacher etc…

Robert and his book in Maruzen bookstore.
Robert and his book in Maruzen bookstore.

Pop into Maruzen bookstore in Kyoto now, and you will see a large display of Robert’s books close by the Maruzen Cafe. Several of his images are also featured on posters there, to give you an idea of the contents of the book. Take a look. I’m sure you’ll be tempted.

Useful links: Geiko & Maiko of Kyoto
Robert van Koesveld Photography
(always) Learning to See: A photography blog by Robert van Koesveld

Filed Under: Books, Photography Tagged With: Geiko, Geisha, Maiko

Comments

  1. Frank CARTER says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:05 pm

    How did Robert get the model releases for the Gaiko and Maiko, or maybe I should ask how much did it cost him to get the releases?

  2. Michael Lambe says

    March 16, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    You would have to ask him that, Frank. Here’s his email address: robert[at]learningtosee.net.au

    Just change the [at] to an @

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