Lady Murasaki’s Tale of Genji has delighted readers for more than 1,000 years and inspired writers to create numerous parodies. Artists have responded with a rich parallel tradition illustrating the courtly intrigues, love affairs and shifting alliances of the epic novel, as well as its retellings. With insightful commentary from a leading Japanese print scholar, this lavishly illustrated book invites readers to explore the colorful world of The Tale of Genji and its visual afterlife.