Published in association with The Nippon Foundation.
Translated from the Japanese.
v. 1. Brilliance and bravado, 1697-1766
v. 2. Villainy and vengeance, 1773-1799
v. 3. Darkness and desire, 1804-1864
v. 4. Restoration and reform, 1872-1905.
Kabuki plays on stage. ISBN 0824825748. Published by University of Hawai'i Press in 2002. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.