145 pages, plus glossary/index, illustrated, introduction by Donald Keene. The jacket is covered with protective plastic and is immaculate, as is the body of the book. Overseas customers please note the book weighs over a kilo and will attract additional postage. "The history and artistry of one of Japan's oldest dramatic traditions is presented along with the illustrations of the puppeteers, puppet-makers and other artists and craftsman who have enabled the art to survive."