Last Boat to Yokohama tells a story of both tragedy and grandeur in the 20th century. It recounts the life and work of Beate Sirota Gordon: the influence of her father, Leo Sirota, one of the greatest pianists of his generation; her secret work ensuring women's equality while helping to develop the post-WWII Japanese constitution at the age of 22; her broad influence on hundreds of Western artists such as Robert Wilson, David Byrne and Peter Sellars who were introduced to leading contemporary Asian music, dance, theater and visual artists through her extraordinary cross-cultural efforts. The book relives Beate's drive, talent, ambition, and influence, with intimate diary excerpts from her mother, an introduction by Beate herself, and an afterword from her daughter, Nicole.
Note: This edition is the Persian translation of the English edition.
- ISBN10 1941110762
- ISBN13 9781941110768
- Publish Date 28 March 2019 (first published 21 May 2015)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Three Rooms Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 150
- Language per