[Opera]. Wang-Ngai, Siu, Lovrick, Peter. — Chinese Opera. Images and Stories.

Vancouver/ Seattle, Univ. of British Columbia Press/ Univ. of Washington Press, 1997, XIII,(1),239,(2) pag., richly illustrated in colours, original gilt cloth with dustjacket, quarto. = Chinese Opera looks at Chinese society through an excitingseries of photographs of operatic performances from many regions of thecountry. The book introduces the reader to this unique theatrical formand tells the traditional stories that are its narrative foundation.Siu Wang-Ngai's extraordinary images, taken in natural light duringperformances, lovingly reveal the visual excitement of Chinese operaand point to the differences in costuming and presentation thatdistinguish each regional style and character type. Owner's entry.