A stunning visual companion to the highly anticipated new film from director Rob Marshall , based on the international bestseller by Arthur Golden—a major holiday release from Columbia Pictures.

Featuring over 150 full-color photographs and drawings, this lavishly illustrated book captures the artistry and romance behind the exquisite new film from Rob Marshall, the director of the Oscar®-winning film Chicago, starring Ziyi Zhang and Ken Watanabe .

Directed by Academy Award®-nominee Rob Marshall and produced by Lucy Fisher, Douglas Wick, and Steven Spielberg, from a screenplay by Robin Swicord and Doug Wright, Memoirs of a Geisha features an all-star Asian cast including Michelle Yeoh , Koji Yakusho , Youki Kudoh , and Gong Li .

Based on the internationally acclaimed novel by Arthur Golden, Memoirs of a Geisha is a sweeping romantic epic set in the mysterious and exotic world that still casts a potent spell today. The story begins in the years before WWII when a penniless Japanese child is torn from her family to work as a servant in a geisha house. Despite a treacherous rival who nearly breaks her spirit, the girl blossoms into the legendary geisha Sayuri . Beautiful and accomplished, Sayuri captivates the most powerful men of her day, but is haunted by her secret love for the one man who is out of her reach .

The Newmarket Pictorial Moviebook explores the intricate process of re-creating the period and world of the geisha. Special sections showcase production design, makeup, choreography, and costumes, featuring kimonos created especially for the movie by five-time Oscar®-nominated costume designer Colleen Atwood. Sidebars throughout also provide fascinating historical background on the geisha culture.

Reader Reviews

Ashley T

(0/5)

Sep 01, 2012

I have not read this book, but I have read the original book "Memoirs of a Geisha", and seen the movie, both several times. I can say that you won't regret reading or viewing anything to do with the book or the movie.A wonderful "vacation" to WW2 Japan, into the sizzling and competitive culture of the apprentice and actual "Geisha girls".I had thought I had a grip on what a "geisha" was, but I realize now that I had no earthly idea!A geisha is not simply a girl who dresses up really pretty, like...

Katie

(3/5)

Apr 14, 2009

If you are currently reading or about to read "Memoirs of a Geisha" this is a gorgeous visual refrence from the film. True, the movie and pictures kinda blow-it for the imaginative reader, but if you are anything like me who is facinated by the beauty of the ancient japanese culture, you will not be disappointed by these stunning pictures captured from the film. It also puts what is happening in the book into visual perspective.

Serah

Aug 02, 2012

pretty

Amandaleahy

Sep 22, 2011

Though I would not categorize this as a "fun, light, beach read," I thoroughly enjoyed the book. This book provides a memoriable portrayal of Gieshas.

Miste

(5/5)

Sep 15, 2008

This was a really poignant book. I loved learning all the history about geishas.

Lady Entropy

(4/5)

Oct 22, 2012

I usually don't buy movie books, but I opened an exception for this one, and never regretted it. Gorgeous.

Lisea

Oct 13, 2008

I liked the history. The premise of the book not so much. The culture was amazing and I liked that. I would not recommend this to anyone young. It was definitely adult content.

Valerie

Jul 30, 2012

Read the book before you see the film.

Muhammad

Feb 16, 2021

Absolutely cherish this novel .. one of a kind .. such rich melancholy yet gratifying .. dejected at the realization of completing the novel.

Deepam Mishra

Sep 17, 2013

Kylah

Aug 10, 2008

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Oct 02, 2008

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Sep 18, 2013

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Jul 19, 2014

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Oct 10, 2013

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Aug 21, 2010

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Apr 11, 2012

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