As I was also disappointed by The Pillow Book (not one of Greenaway's best, imo), i hope the wind is not blowing in my direction. It's not a patch on (the Welsh director's) The Draughtsman's Contract. The original book The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon (the diary of a court lady in 10th century Japan) is quite wonderful- the film makes reference to it, but has not much in common, otherwise. Gabbeh's a lovely film, but not for all tastes, i'll readily admit.