China Diary
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Stephen Spender, David Hockney
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This collaborative travelogue, China Diary, chronicles the 1981 journey of a celebrated poet and an iconic artist through a nation on the cusp of significant transformation. The narrative presents a fascinating blend of literary insight and visual artistry, as one captures the nuances of culture and society in prose while the other renders scenes with striking immediacy. It illustrates the unique perspectives of two distinct creative minds observing daily life, ancient traditions, and emerging modernity across various Chinese cities and landscapes. The work offers a vivid, personal account, revealing the country through both eloquent words and evocative images, making it a compelling record of a pivotal moment in history.
Author: Stephen Spender, David Hockney
Binding: Hardback
Published: Thames and Hudson, 1982
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This collaborative travelogue, China Diary, chronicles the 1981 journey of a celebrated poet and an iconic artist through a nation on the cusp of significant transformation. The narrative presents a fascinating blend of literary insight and visual artistry, as one captures the nuances of culture and society in prose while the other renders scenes with striking immediacy. It illustrates the unique perspectives of two distinct creative minds observing daily life, ancient traditions, and emerging modernity across various Chinese cities and landscapes. The work offers a vivid, personal account, revealing the country through both eloquent words and evocative images, making it a compelling record of a pivotal moment in history.