by Mineko Iwasaki, Rande Brown · Simon & Schuster · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780743220378
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«Geisha of Gion» is the autobiography of Mineko Iwasaki with Rande Brown, published by Simon & Schuster in paperback (334 pages, in English).
Recognized as the most successful geisha of her generation, Mineko Iwasaki recalls her life from age five, when she entered the world of Gion Kobu. She recounts her training in traditional arts, life in the okiya, dealings with famous clients, and the decline of geisha culture in postwar Japan, up to her retirement and marriage.
Published in 2002, the work derives from a Japanese original and falls within the category of biography and Japanese history.
For readers interested in Japanese culture, memoirs, and the social history of Japan after the Second World War.
Mineko Iwasaki is a Japanese businesswoman, author and former geisha. Iwasaki was the most famous geisha in Japan until her sudden retirement at the age of 29. Known for her performances for celebrity and royalty during her geisha life, Iwasaki was the heir apparent to her geisha house while she was just a young apprentice.
