“Tale of a Castle Keep” is a completely new, contemporary “Kagura-bon” by Akira Uno and Takato Yamamoto. The dream collaboration between these two master illustrators, who stand at the pinnacle of their field, has finally come to fruition. This is the supreme masterpiece of Kagura fantasy drama, depicting the extraordinary love story between Tomihime, a beautiful spirit dwelling in the keep of Hakuro Castle, and the young falconer Tosho-nosuke. In addition to the Japanese text, this volume includes an English translation, making it a miraculous collection of play illustrations that brings together Akira Uno’s bewitching and unrestrained illustrations (English edition) and Takato Yamamoto’s ethereal, meticulous, and magnificent illustrations (Japanese edition) in a single volume. After a century, this masterpiece of Taisho-era fantasy drama is revived for the modern era through the collaboration of two immensely popular artists who have perfected the art of aesthetics and fantasy. [Specifications] Size: A5 Page Count: 256 pages (Japanese-English bilingual) Hardcover with rounded spine, 1 bookmark, dust jacket; Illustrations: 37 finished works, 46 sketches Includes Takato Yamamoto’s autograph *Akira Uno’s autograph is not included. Commentary: Tamahi Anakura (Curator, Izumi Kyoka Memorial Museum)