Genji: The Prince and the Parodies Adams Puryear featuring portraits of Hujar's eclectic

featuring portraits of Hujar's eclectic circle of friends

Throughout the book

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and through the works of over 20 artists who take us on a journey into vibrant

Genji: The Prince and the Parodies Adams Puryear featuring portraits of Hujar's eclecticLady Murasakis Tale of Genji has delighted readers for more than 1,000 years and inspired writers to create numerous parodies. Artists have responded with a rich parallel tradition illustrating the courtly intrigues, love affairs and shifting alliances of the epic novel, as well as its retellings. This lavishly illustrated volume explores interpretations of the original story and its spinoffs by Japanese master printmakers such as Kunisada, as well as