Japanese Schoolgirl Inferno

By Mark Frauenfelder on June 27, 2007 1:16 PM |
Manba (Click on thumbnail for enlargement) This delightful picture book traces the history of outrageous street fashions developed by girls in Japan. From the mean street "bad girls" of he 1960s up to the blackface-makeup wearing manba of today, this book provides a fascinating look at a rich and weird subculture.

The photos and illustrations by Kazumi Nonaka are terrific. $11.53 on Amazon.com

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