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A Bond Undone: Legends of the Condor Heroes Vol. 2

A Bond Undone: Legends of the Condor Heroes Vol. 2

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THE CHINESE "LORD OF THE RINGS" - NOW IN ENGLISH FOR THE FIRST TIME.THE SERIES EVERY CHINESE READER HAS BEEN ENJOYING FOR DECADES - 100 MILLION COPIES SOLD."Jin Yong's work,...
Smoke And Ashes: Opium's Hidden Histories

Smoke And Ashes: Opium's Hidden Histories

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Beautiful Xiangxi

Beautiful Xiangxi

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Author: Reader's DigestBinding: HardbackPublished: Readers Digest, 2004Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBeautiful Xiangxi provides a captivating exploration of one of China's most picturesque regions. The book combines...
A History of Far Eastern Art

A History of Far Eastern Art

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Author: Sherman E. LeeBinding: HardbackPublished: Harry Abrams Inc., New York, 1111Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive book explores the artistic traditions of East Asia, including China,...
The Mongol Empire

The Mongol Empire

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Author: Peter BrentBinding: HardbackPublished: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a comprehensive overview of the Mongol Empire, exploring its rise and fall,...
Angkor, Monuments of the God Kings

Angkor, Monuments of the God Kings

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Author: Joan Lebold CohenBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson, 1975Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the magnificent temples of Angkor, focusing on their historical significance and...
The Rise of Ayudhya: A History of Siam in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries

The Rise of Ayudhya: A History of Siam in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Centuries

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Author: Charnvit KasetsiriBinding: SoftbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1976Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a detailed account of the history of Siam during the fourteenth and...
Legend and Reality: Early Ceramics from South-East Asia

Legend and Reality: Early Ceramics from South-East Asia

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Author: Roxanna M. Brown, Otto Karow, Peter W. Meister, Hans W. SiegelBinding: SoftbackPublished: Museen der Stadt Köln, 1977Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful...
The Treasures and Dynasties of China

The Treasures and Dynasties of China

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Author: Bamber GascoigneBinding: HardbackPublished: Jonathan Cape Ltd, 1973Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an insightful exploration of China's rich history, focusing on its treasures and...
The Dawns of Tradition

The Dawns of Tradition

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Author: Ken Itsuki (ed.)Binding: SoftbackPublished: Nissan Motor Co, Japan, 1983Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Dawns of Tradition is an edited volume that explores the cultural and...
The Dragon Wakes: China and the West, 1793-1911

The Dragon Wakes: China and the West, 1793-1911

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Author: Christopher HibbertBinding: HardbackPublished: Harper and Row, 1970Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThe Dragon Wakes is a historical narrative that explores significant events and themes surrounding the...
The Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki

The Effects of the Atomic Bombs at Hiroshima and Nagasaki

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Author: British Mission to JapanBinding: SoftbackPublished: London: Published for the Home Office and the Air Ministry by His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1949, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: FairJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No...
Japanese Studies: Communities, Cultures, Critiques (Three-Volume Set)

Japanese Studies: Communities, Cultures, Critiques (Three-Volume Set)

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Author: Vera Mackie, Alina Skoutarides, Alison TokitaBinding: SoftbackPublished: Monash Asia Institute, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis three-volume set explores various aspects of Japanese studies through...
Muslim Rule in India: The Assessments of British Historians

Muslim Rule in India: The Assessments of British Historians

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Author: Grewal, J.S.Binding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1970, ReprintCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the perspectives of British historians on the Muslim rule in India,...
Southeast Asia in the Age of Commerce 1450-1680 Volume Two: Expansion and Crisis

Southeast Asia in the Age of Commerce 1450-1680 Volume Two: Expansion and Crisis

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Author: Anthony ReidBinding: SoftbackPublished: Yale University Press, 1993Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book examines the economic and social transformations in Southeast Asia during the age of...
The Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya

The Royal Chronicles of Ayutthaya

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Author: Richard D. CushmanBinding: SoftbackPublished: The Siam Society, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book presents an English translation of the royal chronicles of Ayutthaya, providing...
Ten Years After: Vietnam Today

Ten Years After: Vietnam Today

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Author: Tim PageBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 1987Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides a poignant reflection on Vietnam a decade after the war, capturing...
NAGA: Cultural Origins in Siam and the West Pacific

NAGA: Cultural Origins in Siam and the West Pacific

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Author: Sumet Jumsai; R. Buckminster FullerBinding: SoftbackPublished: Chalermnit Press and DD Books, 1997, Third PrintingCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the cultural significance...
Behind the Smile: Voices of Thailand

Behind the Smile: Voices of Thailand

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Author: Sanitsuda EkachaiBinding: SoftbackPublished: Thai Development Support Committee, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers a unique perspective on Thailand, capturing the voices of its...
Thai Textiles: Threads of Cultural Heritage

Thai Textiles: Threads of Cultural Heritage

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Author: Vithi Phanichphant, Patricia NaennaBinding: SoftbackPublished: National Identity Board, 1994Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich heritage of Thai textiles, showcasing the intricate craftsmanship...
Charting the Shape of Early Modern Southeast Asia

Charting the Shape of Early Modern Southeast Asia

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Author: Anthony ReidBinding: SoftbackPublished: Silkworm Books, 1999Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the historical geography and the political and social landscape of Southeast...
The Sculpture of Thailand

The Sculpture of Thailand

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Author: Theodore Bowie, A.B. Griswold, M.C. Subhadradis DiskulBinding: SoftbackPublished: Visual Arts Board, -Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich tradition of sculpture in Thailand,...
The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe

The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe

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Author: Young, Ernest P.Binding: SoftbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThe Kingdom of the Yellow Robe explores the rich cultural heritage and traditions of...
Taman Indera Malay Decorative Arts and Pastimes

Taman Indera Malay Decorative Arts and Pastimes

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Author: Mubin SheppardBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1972Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich and diverse decorative arts and pastimes of the Malay culture,...
De Verboden Stad The Forbidden City

De Verboden Stad The Forbidden City

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Author: Museum Boymans-van BeuningenBinding: SoftbackPublished: Self-published, -Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book provides an in-depth exploration of the court culture of the Chinese Emperors of...
Borobudur Golden Tales of the Buddhas

Borobudur Golden Tales of the Buddhas

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Author: John Miksic, Marcello TranchiniBinding: HardbackPublished: Periplus Editions, 1990Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich history and cultural significance of Borobudur, one of the most...
Half the World: The History and Culture of China and Japan

Half the World: The History and Culture of China and Japan

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Author: Arnold ToynbeeBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson, 1973Condition remarks:Book: FairJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the rich histories and cultures of China and Japan, offering insights into...
The Grammar of Chinese Ornaments

The Grammar of Chinese Ornaments

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Author: Owen JonesBinding: HardbackPublished: Studio, 1987Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the intricate and rich tradition of Chinese ornamentation, providing insights into the cultural significance and...
Sri Lanka (SIGNED)

Sri Lanka (SIGNED)

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Author: Tim Page, Nigel PalmerBinding: HardbackPublished: Thames and Hudson, 1984Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: SignedThis book provides an insightful exploration of Sri Lanka's culture, geography,...
Central Asian Painting From Afghanistan to Sinkiang

Central Asian Painting From Afghanistan to Sinkiang

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Author: Mario BussagliBinding: SoftbackPublished: Rizzoli International Publications, 1979Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the rich tradition of Central Asian painting, focusing on the...
Beijing Spring

Beijing Spring

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Author: David Turnley, Peter Turnley, Melinda LiuBinding: SoftbackPublished: Asia 2000, 1989Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsBeijing Spring offers a poignant visual narrative of the events surrounding...
Occult Science in India and Among the Ancients

Occult Science in India and Among the Ancients

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Author: Louis JacolliotBinding: HardbackPublished: William Rider & Son, -Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the mystical and esoteric teachings of India and their connections to...
When Men & Mountains Meet The Explorers of the Western Himalayas 1820-75

When Men & Mountains Meet The Explorers of the Western Himalayas 1820-75

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Author: John KeayBinding: HardbackPublished: John Murray, 1981, Reprint EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book explores the journeys and discoveries made by explorers in the Western Himalayas...
The Gilgit Game

The Gilgit Game

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Author: John KeayBinding: HardbackPublished: Oxford University Press, 1990Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous owner'The Gilgit Game' is a story of exploration unlike any other. The arena...
Chinese Carpets & Rugs

Chinese Carpets & Rugs

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Author: Adolf Hackmack, L. ArnoldBinding: SoftbackPublished: Dover Publications, 1973Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book offers an in-depth exploration of Chinese carpets and rugs, detailing their...
Shiga the Potter (SIGNED)

Shiga the Potter (SIGNED)

$80.00 AUD
Author: Jutta Malnic, Bob ThompsonBinding: HardbackPublished: John Ferguson, 1982Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Aging or markingMarkings: SignedShiga the Potter is a captivating exploration of the life and work of...
The World of Japanese Ceramics

The World of Japanese Ceramics

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Author: Herbert H. Sanders, Kenkichi TomimotoBinding: HardbackPublished: Kodansha International, 1967, FIRST EDITIONCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book provides an in-depth exploration of Japanese ceramics, covering historical...
Japanese Ceramics

Japanese Ceramics

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Author: Roy Andrew MillerBinding: HardbackPublished: Toto Shuppan Company, 1961, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerJapanese Ceramics explores the rich tradition and aesthetic principles behind...
Humanity and Inhumanity The Photographic Journey of George Rodger

Humanity and Inhumanity The Photographic Journey of George Rodger

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Author: George RodgerBinding: HardbackPublished: Phaidon, 1994Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book captures the remarkable life and work of George Rodger, a legendary photojournalist known for his powerful...
Magic of Trees and Stones Secrets of Japanese Gardening

Magic of Trees and Stones Secrets of Japanese Gardening

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Author: K. Saito, S. WadaBinding: HardbackPublished: Japan Publications Trading Company, 1965, Second EditionCondition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book delves into the art and philosophy of Japanese...
Tibetan Paintings: A Study of Tibetan Thankas, Eleventh to Nineteenth Centuries

Tibetan Paintings: A Study of Tibetan Thankas, Eleventh to Nineteenth Centuries

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Author: Pratapaditya PalBinding: HardbackPublished: Ravi Kumar, Art Media, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis hardcover book offers a comprehensive study of Tibetan paintings, focusing on thankas from the...
Tibetan Paintings A Study of Tibetan Thankas Eleventh to Nineteenth Centuries

Tibetan Paintings A Study of Tibetan Thankas Eleventh to Nineteenth Centuries

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Author: Pratapaditya PalBinding: HardbackPublished: Ravi Kumar, Art Media, 2000Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsTibetan Paintings by Pratapaditya Pal explores the rich tradition of Tibetan art through detailed analysis...
Tibetan Paintings A Study of Tibetan Thankas Eleventh to Nineteenth Centuries

Tibetan Paintings A Study of Tibetan Thankas Eleventh to Nineteenth Centuries

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Author: Pratapaditya PalBinding: HardbackPublished: Ravi Kumar, Art Media Resources , 2000Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsTibetan Paintings offers a comprehensive survey of the rich tradition of Tibetan art. The...
The Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet

The Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet

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Author: Brian MurphyBinding: HardbackPublished: Simon & Schuster, 2005Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsIn this captivating narrative, Brian Murphy explores the rich history and artistry of Persian carpets. He embarks...
On the Laws of Japanese Painting

On the Laws of Japanese Painting

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Author: Henry P. BowieBinding: SoftbackPublished: Dover, 1952Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the principles and techniques of Japanese painting, offering insights into its aesthetic values...
The Southern Expansion of the Chinese People

The Southern Expansion of the Chinese People

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Author: C. P. FitzgeraldBinding: HardbackPublished: Praeger Publishers, 1972, First Edition!Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: UnblemishedPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book explores the migration patterns and cultural impacts of the Chinese population in...
Netsuke and Other Miniatures

Netsuke and Other Miniatures

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Author: Jennifer HarrisBinding: HardbackPublished: Art Gallery of South Australia, 2014Condition remarks:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis book showcases the exquisite art of netsuke, miniature sculptures that originated...
Oriental Carpets From the Tents, Cottages and Workshops of Asia

Oriental Carpets From the Tents, Cottages and Workshops of Asia

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Author: Jon ThompsonBinding: SoftbackPublished: Dutton Studio, 1993Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: Aging or markingMarkings: Previous ownerThis book serves as an excellent introduction to Oriental rugs, showcasing the craftsmanship and...