Art:

The Art of Buddhism
An Introduction to Its History and Meaning
Written by Denise Patry Leidy

Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $24.95

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China
3000 Years of Art and Literature
Edited by Jason Steuber

Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: September 23, 2008
Price: $60.00

A window into a world of extraordinary beauty and mystery, China: A Celebration in Art and Literature reveals the glorious 5,000-year-old history of this ancient and fascination culture. In 240 pages and more than 100 full-color images, this volume traces China through its tales and stories, plays and poetry, paintings and... Read more >

Terra Cotta Warriors
Guardians of China's First Emperor
Written by Jane Portal

Format: Hardcover, 96 pages
On Sale: September 16, 2008
Price: $14.95

Often described as the eighth Wonder of the World, the massive, underground army made from fired clay evokes both awe and curiosity. Who was this powerful Emperor of the Qin Dynasty who needed these warriors to guard him in the afterlife? How were nearly 8,000 figures made on such a vast... Read more >

Firecrackers!
An Eye-Popping Collection of Chinese Firework Art
Written by Warren Dotz, Jack Mingo and George Moyer

Format: Hardcover, 112 pages
On Sale: July 1, 2008
Price: $14.95

Firecrackers, sparklers, and rockets offer maximum flash for minimum cash, and over the years, manufacturers have created dazzling labels to hype their pyrotechnic products. FIRECRACKERS! pays tribute to this eye-popping art form, featuring some of the most vibrant and eccentric labels from the 1950s and 1960s. Conjuring memories of outdoor celebrations... Read more >

The Story of Imari
The Symbols and Mysteries of Antique Japanese Porcelain
Written by Goro Shimura

Format: Hardcover, 208 pages
On Sale: June 1, 2008
Price: $40.00

Fired in the kilns of Arita, Japan, eight miles south of the seaport town after which it was named, Imari porcelain is distinguished by the beautiful visual effects produced by its blue underglaze and color overglaze enamels. In THE STORY OF IMARI, author Goro Shimura describes the cultural and historical significance... Read more >

Afghanistan
Hidden Treasures
Written by Fredrik Hiebert

Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: May 20, 2008
Price: $30.00

Almost 30 years ago, a precious trove of art was spirited away from the National Museum of Afghanistan by a small group of "keyholders" —museum guards, curators, and antiquities lovers who risked their lives to save the country’s cultural treasures. Their actions spared these magnificent pieces from the threat of destruction... Read more >

Drawing Cutting Edge Fusion
American Comics with a Manga Influence
Written by Christopher Hart

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2005
Price: $19.95

American comics once dominated the world. Now the balance of power is changing, as anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comics) have exploded into the mainstream of American culture. Drawing Cutting Edge Fusion is the first-ever tutorial that shows how to draw American-style comics with a manga influence. With this book... Read more >

Ming Furniture in the Light of Chinese Architecture

Written by Sarah Handler

Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: January 19, 2005
Price: $50.00

An ideal commingling of exquisite and often rare materials, perfection in craftsmanship and exceptional purity of line are what place Ming design, particularly in furniture, at the zenith of Chinese art. MING FURNITURE IN THE LIGHT OF CHINESE ARCHITECTURE is the first book to show the essential kinship between Ming furniture... Read more >

Ladder to the Clouds
Intrigue and Tradition in Chinese Rank
Written by Beverley Jackson and David Hugus

Format: Trade Paperback, 320 pages
On Sale: May 15, 2004
Price: $29.95

NOW IN PAPERBACK!For 13 centuries, throughout China male recruits studied diligently for a long series of grueling examinations in hopes of achieving the civil rank that would enable them to serve the emperor of China. For the fortunate few who passed these exams there were nine possible ranks, each identified by... Read more >

Story Cloths of Bali

Written by Joseph Fischer

Format: Hardcover, 160 pages
On Sale: March 15, 2004
Price: $40.00

For thousands of years, Balinese textile artists have adorned simple cloths with elaborate embroidered depictions of classic folk epics. As one of the many artistic expressions of Balinese culture, these colorful pieces offer insight into the tradition of storytelling in Bali while reminding us that ancient universal themes of morality, man... Read more >

Symbols and Rebuses in Chinese Art
Figures, Bugs, Beasts, and Flowers
Written by Fang Jing Pei and Jing Pei Fang

Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2004
Price: $27.95

Almost every early culture once had a system of symbols that was eventually replaced with a spoken and then written language. In Chinese culture, the evolution of symbols and their meanings took a slightly different and unique path. Rather than the visual symbols being replaced by the written language, in China... Read more >

The Sumi-E Dream Book
An Impressionist Approach to the Art of Japanese Brush Painting
Written by Yolanda Mayhall

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: January 1, 2003
Price: $22.95

Sumi-e is the classic painting style of Japan, and its graceful simplicity is admired around the world. A natural follow-up to the best-selling The Sumi-e Book, The Sumi-e Dream Book demonstrates how to take the classic brushstrokes of sumi-e to a new level of painting, where creativity is inspired by deeply... Read more >

Ruling from the Dragon Throne
Costume of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Written by John E. Vollmer

Format: Hardcover, 176 pages
On Sale: December 17, 2002
Price: $40.00

Toward the end of nearly 2,000 years of imperial rule in China, the last dynasty, designated Qing, was led by the ethnically and culturally distinct Manchu people. The Manchu established a political organization using clothing fashioned after their nomadic roots to signify status and identity. Author John E. Vollmer details the... Read more >

The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy
Create your Own Chinese Characters and Symbols for Good Fortune and Prosperity
Written by Qu Lei Lei

Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2002
Price: $25.99

Practiced for over 5,000 years, Chinese calligraphy is arguably the most revered art form in the East. The Simple Art of Chinese Calligraphy is the complete, step-by-step beginner’s guide to creating the sacred characters of Chinese script—the fragile motifs of fruit and flowers that have deep meaning in Eastern philosophy, and... Read more >

Blanc de Chine
The Great Porcelain of Dehua
Written by Robert H. Blumenfield

Format: Hardcover, 248 pages
On Sale: February 5, 2002
Price: $75.00

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Imperial Wardrobe

Written by Gary Dickinson and Linda Wrigglesworth

Format: Hardcover, 204 pages
On Sale: September 20, 2000
Price: $75.00

In 1759, the Qianlong Emperor of China commissioned a catalog of comprehensive, illustrated regulations for ceremonial garments and accessories worn by the members of the imperial household. Not since the HUANGCHAO LIQI TUSHI was written have we seen a more stunning look at the colors, designs, and insignias of China's last... Read more >

Firecrackers
The Art and History
Written by Warren Dotz, Jack Mingo and George Moyer

Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: July 1, 2000
Price: $19.95

Universally popular, uncommonly loud, a pyrotechnic spectacle that inspires laughter, delight and a healthy dose of frayed nerves—what else but the firecracker! These little sticks of paper and powder have captured the imagination of cultures the world over since the Chinese invented them centuries ago. As practical, chemical developments in firecracker... Read more >

Chinese Brush Painting Masterclass
An Inspirational Guide with Fourteen Stunning Projects
Written by Pauline Cherrett

Format: Package, 48 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2000
Price: $19.95

All the components needed to get started on the gracious art of Chinese brush painting come together in this beautifully packaged gift set designed to introduce a fascinating painting technique to novice and experienced artists. Very popular among new-age/Eastern art enthusiasts, Chinese brush painting is more inviting and easier to learn... Read more >

Ladder to the Clouds
Intrigue and Tradition in Chinese Rank
Written by Beverley Jackson and David Hugus

Format: Hardcover, 320 pages
On Sale: February 1, 2000
Price: $75.00

NOW IN PAPERBACK!For 13 centuries, throughout China male recruits studied diligently for a long series of grueling examinations in hopes of achieving the civil rank that would enable them to serve the emperor of China. For the fortunate few who passed these exams there were nine possible ranks, each identified by... Read more >