{"product_id":"talking-about-rakugo-1-9781088023600","title":"Talking About Rakugo 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:\" rgba\u003eFINALIST in the Arts \u0026amp; Entertainment category in the 17\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003csup style=\"color:\" rgba\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:\" rgba\u003e NATIONAL INDIE EXCELLENCE AWARDS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAKUGO\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Japanese art of storytelling, evolved as a form of entertainment for ordinary people during the Edo period (1603-1867). Yet, owing to its extraordinary adaptability, it has remained a relevant art form for over 400 years. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003eIt is a live performance art that has penetrated the borders of Japan and continues to gain popularity overseas. The rakugo stage once dominated by Japanese raconteurs now features foreign storytellers, as well as Japanese performers, both amateur and professional, who endeavor to entertain us in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003eThe only requirements for rakugo storytelling are a folding fan, a hand towel, and your imagination!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eTalking About Rakugo\u003c\/strong\u003e, learn what distinguishes rakugo from Japan''s other traditional performing arts, become acquainted with its greatest contributors, enjoy some of rakugo''s most popular classical stories, and meet the performers of today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"ql-align-justify\"\u003eRakugo is entertainment for the general public and \u003cstrong\u003eTalking About Rakugo\u003c\/strong\u003e is your easy-to-understand general guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IngramSpark","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084508197207,"sku":"9781088023600","price":23.52,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781088023600.jpg?v=1762206628","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/talking-about-rakugo-1-9781088023600","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}