The Genius Of Mr. Punch: Life In Yokohama's Foreign Settlement, Charles Wirgman And The Japan Punch 1862-1887
The Genius Of Mr. Punch: Life In Yokohama's Foreign Settlement, Charles Wirgman And The Japan Punch 1862-1887
Author: Charles Wirgman
Binding: Paperback
Published: YĹ«kido, 2004
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. English - Japanese text. Half dust jacket with small tear. Otherwise clean and sturdy copy.
This historical account chronicles the vibrant expatriate community in Yokohama during a pivotal era of Japanese modernization. It uncovers the satirical genius behind The Japan Punch, a seminal publication that offered a unique window into the daily lives, social customs, and political observations of the foreign settlement from 1862 to 1887. The narrative presents the significant contributions of its founder, Charles Wirgman, whose artistic and journalistic endeavors captured the complexities of cross-cultural interaction. Readers will find a compelling portrait of a bygone world, illustrating the wit and keen insight that defined this influential periodical. The work details the cultural landscape and the enduring legacy of a publication that shaped perceptions of early modern Japan.
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Author: Charles Wirgman
Binding: Paperback
Published: YĹ«kido, 2004
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image. English - Japanese text. Half dust jacket with small tear. Otherwise clean and sturdy copy.
This historical account chronicles the vibrant expatriate community in Yokohama during a pivotal era of Japanese modernization. It uncovers the satirical genius behind The Japan Punch, a seminal publication that offered a unique window into the daily lives, social customs, and political observations of the foreign settlement from 1862 to 1887. The narrative presents the significant contributions of its founder, Charles Wirgman, whose artistic and journalistic endeavors captured the complexities of cross-cultural interaction. Readers will find a compelling portrait of a bygone world, illustrating the wit and keen insight that defined this influential periodical. The work details the cultural landscape and the enduring legacy of a publication that shaped perceptions of early modern Japan.
