Icons of Awakended Energy: An Introduction to Bhutanese Iconography

Language: English

Published by Department of Tourism, Royal Government of Bhutan, Bhutan, 1982

9993662402 / 9789993662402

  • Softcover
  • Used
See all details

Seller: Independent Books, Long Beach, WA, U.S.A.Independent Books

2-star seller

AbeBooks seller since November 18, 2004

Softcover

Condition: Used - Very good

£ 626.59

£ 4.36 shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

An introductory book to Mahayana Buddhist iconography. Primarily intended as a reference for Bhutanese cultural tour guides to help them enhance their knowledge of the complex symbolism of the important icons and imagery found in Bhutan's religious art and cultural motifs. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: 145 numbered pp; TPB. Pages: clean, bright, tight. Cover: glossy white wraps, colored band at head, color photo front/spine, black/white/oxblood titles front, no titles to spine; mild edge/shelfwear, small area of delam to front top edge, slight soil, creases to joints.

Seller Inventory # 039283

Bibliographic details

Title
Icons of Awakended Energy: An Introduction to Bhutanese Iconography
Author
Dorji, Kunzang D.
Publisher
Department of Tourism, Royal Government of Bhutan, Bhutan
Publication year
1982
Condition
VG
Binding
Soft cover
Language
English
ISBN 10
9993662402
ISBN 13
9789993662402
Item weight
2.2 pounds
Dimensions
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall

Independent Books

Long Beach, WA, U.S.A.

2-star seller

AbeBooks seller since November 18, 2004

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item5 to 14 business days3 to 6 business days
First item£ 4.36£ 10.80
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay
  • Paypal

Store description

Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research, locate a difficult-to-find title, or conduct a valuation of your books. Our book rating standards follow (all defects are noted); nearly all of our stock is VG or better. Fine(+): clean, bright, tight, no wear, no defects ("as new"); Fine: not perfectly bright, minor marks or other slight defects; Very Good (VG): small to medium tears, chips, marks, cocked etc.; Good (G): not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, lacking a non-essential page, etc.; Fair: ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects, such as a missing text page; Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible.…

Specialty

Art, Nature, Medical, Occult, Reference, Arts & Crafts movement topics and publishers, U.S. Pacific Northwest

Seller's business information

Independent Books

WA, U.S.A.