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Schiffer Fashion Press 5 2016–2017 NEW RELEASES KIMONO, VANISHING TRADITION, Japanese Textiles of the 20th Century Cheryl Imperatore and Paul MacLardy with Tena Turner • An overview of traditional Japanese clothing, introducing 20th century kimono designs still available • Over 525 color photographs display men’s, women’s, and children’s garments and accessories • As kimono disappear from Japanese wardrobes, they become increasingly collectible Kimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese clothing; itmeans “thing towear.”This revised and expanded second edition provides an overview of various traditional garments, introduces types of designs found in twentieth century kimono that are still available, and presents wearable art and home décor inspired by kimono from contemporary artists. Because wearing kimono is diminishing and kimono are disappearing from Japanese wardrobes, they will become increasingly collectible. Each of the fourteen chapters opens with the definition of the type of apparel covered including everyday, formal, etc., as well as their use in Japanese life. The terms are further explained in the glossary. Over 525 color photographs display brilliant and subtle textile designs and demonstrate beauty in men’s, women’s, and children’s garments and accessories. Textile and clothing designers will find a wealth of inspiration here, as well as vintage clothing enthusiasts and those who wish to wear kimono traditionally. cheryl imperatore and paul maclardy were co-founders of Arise Inc., a large supplier of vintage kimono. tena turner has worked for Arise for 15 years and maintains her own kimono collection. Size: 8 1/2" x 11" • 528 color and B/W photos • 256 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5050-4 • hard cover • $49.99 AVAILABLE NOW MAIDO: A Gaijin’s Guide to Japanese Gestures and Culture Christy Colón Hasegawa • Illustrates common Japanese gestures and defines their meanings and cultural contexts • Color coded chapters include pantomimes for ordering food, greeting strangers, and slang terms • Sticking the tip of the thumb between the index and middle fingers indicates having sex Maido (my dough, not to be confused with that childhood favorite, Play-Doh) describes themost common Japanese gestures and defines their meanings and the cultural contexts that surround them. Japanese gestures are a world of their own, much the way the language and country are. In the Kansai region of Japan, people often use the term Maido as a greeting in business and sales, and as a send-off to a business’s best customers as if to say, “come again” or “thank you.” In this case, Maido is welcoming you to a world in which you don’t offend every Japanese person you meet. By learning a few simple gestures you can avoid making intercultural slip-ups and win the respect of locals. And who knows—maybe the next time you walk into the local izakaya (watering hole), you may be lucky enough to hear someone saying, “Maido! Maido!” to you. Raised in Japan on a US military base, Christy ColónHasegawa was fascinated and at times entertained by how the gestures her father used didn’t always translate to her mom and the Japanese side of the family. She is a producer for advertising agency Sid Lee and lives in the Netherlands. Size: 6" x 9" • 76 color photos • 134 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-5267-6 • soft cover • $12.99 AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER