Japanese schoolgirl fashions and subcultures have sprung up; burned out; mutated; and evolved into a pop culture phenomenon gone globalmdash;from Gwen Stefanis "Harajuku Girls" to Gothic Lolita-fueled manga and the deadly schoolgirl in Kill Bill; its no wonder that international fashion designers look to the streets of Tokyo for fresh inspiration. This playful and thoroughly researched handbook examines the key styles and subcultures past and present: sailor-suited gangsters; Pippi Longstockings risen from the dead; girls in blackface; teens sporting giant hamster costumes; and more. Each fashion profile is packed with photos and illustrations; history; ideal boyfriends; and must-have items. Also included are a gatefold evolutionary fashion chart; resources; and makeup tips. At last; an in-depth guide to what the girls are wearingmdash;and why on earth theyre wearing it.
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Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great GiftBy Connie KishbaughI gave this book as a gift to a classical pianist who loves Schumann. He loved it. although the expectation of the accompanying DVDs was different than delivered.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Sometimes interestingBy Alex CraigThis is a very up-and-down book. mixing the interesting and/or amusing with the tedious. The discussions on literature and philosophy are mostly in the tedious area. The musicologist types tend to harp on their own agendas regardless of the subject matter theyre supposed to be covering. The musicians either offer interesting insights or belabor the obvious. Sometimes the disagreements between interviewees are amusing. In the discussions of films about Schumann. Tibbetts adopts the same pedantic approach that disfigured his earlier book on composer films. There are a number of inaccuracies (opus numbers. dates. etc.) All in all. though. the book is worth a read. Perhaps the best thing about it is the included CD with Ronald Brautigam playing the "Noveletten".5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Praise for A Chorus of VoicesBy C. J. MillerWith Schumann - A Chorus of Voices. author John Tibbetts has drawn together a rich and diverse collection of perspectives. memories. and passions. The "chorus" created by these voices spans time. geography. and orientation. to create a holistic picture of Schumanns life. work. and influences that is as deep as it is broad. The volume offers a treatment of the material that can be found nowhere else. and for that reason alone is an essential part of a music history library.
