ISBN9789083173610 (paperback)
9083173615
Other physical detailsillustrations (some color), map
Note (Text Language)Parallel Japanese and English translation
Note (General)Introduction dated January 2023
"Kerlen's translation of 'The Year in the Capital' ['An Illustrated Booklet about the Capital'], accompanied by his thoughtful commentary will help to gain a better understanding of mid-18th century life in Kyoto."--Page 3
Note (Content)This book offers a translation of and commentary on Ehon miyako z?shi (An Illustrated Booklet about the Capital), an ehon (picture book) created by Nishikawa Sukenobu (1671-1750) and gösh published in Kyoto by Kikuya Kihei in 1746. Hereafter it will be referred to as The Year in the Capital. The booklet provides a selection of the most important activities and festivities that took place annually in Kyoto, some of which are still celebrated today. It gives an idea of what life was like in the imperial city for townsfolk of slightly above average wealth and status during the early to mid-18th century. The Year in the Capital is half one of Sukenobu's lesser-known productions, but it offers a representative example of his work as a book illustrator and ukiyo-e artist
Note (Bibliography)Includes bibliographical references