Fosco Maraini (618 results)

Hardback. Condition: Good. A view at close quarters of a mysterious and tragic civilization, much of which has now been destroyed. Fosco Maraini visited Tibet in 1937 and again in 1948. In 1951 he published "Secret Tibet", an account that was the synthesis of the two journeys. After an interval of close to 50 years he has returned to the text to revise, augment and update it in the light of the bruising realities of the Chinese occupation and the destruction of much of Tibet's cultural heritage, particularly during the violence of the "Cultural Revolution". Maraini's studies and journeys were driven by a desire to learn, to understand, to give and to receive, and his encounter with the people of Tibet, from princesses to peasants, aided as he was by a good working knowledge of the language and no need for interpreters, is a true meeting of minds. Above all he penetrates the secrets that make Tibetan Buddhism not on the sheet anchor for the nation's sense of identity but indeed a religion and philosophy as intriguing as it is paradoxical. In the closing chapter briefly rehearsing the history of Tibet, Maraini considers the Chinese claims for annexing the country and dismantles them with authority.…

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Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condition: Good. A view at close quarters of a mysterious and tragic civilization, much of which has now been destroyed. Fosco Maraini visited Tibet in 1937 and again in 1948. In 1951 he published "Secret Tibet", an account that was the synthesis of the two journeys. After an interval of close to 50 years he has returned to the text to revise, augment and update it in the light of the bruising realities of the Chinese occupation and the destruction of much of Tibet's cultural heritage, particularly during the violence of the "Cultural Revolution". Maraini's studies and journeys were driven by a desire to learn, to understand, to give and to receive, and his encounter with the people of Tibet, from princesses to peasants, aided as he was by a good working knowledge of the language and no need for interpreters, is a true meeting of minds. Above all he penetrates the secrets that make Tibetan Buddhism not on the sheet anchor for the nation's sense of identity but indeed a religion and philosophy as intriguing as it is paradoxical. In the closing chapter briefly rehearsing the history of Tibet, Maraini considers the Chinese claims for annexing the country and dismantles them with authority.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 240pp; detailed index. No name or writing. CLEAN.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Gloss pictorial boards have light wear. Pages are clean, text has no markings, binding is sound. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition Thus. Size: 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾. Illustrated (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Eighth Printing. Small spot of wear on side of dust jacket (approx. size of pencil eraser). Illustrated work on Japan - its nature and art, art and people, the ideographic space, and the future of the past. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

hardcover. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. First edition, 1971. This hardcover first edition is in good condition, though the dust jacket shows signs of wear with minor edge tears and some spotting. The binding is intact, and the pages are clean and free from inscriptions or library markings. The book's physical integrity makes it a worthy addition to any collection. Worn with minor edge tears and some spots.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Includes dust jacket.

hardcover. Condition: very good. near fine. First edition, complete line of . NOT an ex library book. 425 pages including the index. Dust jacket has 1/2" tear, price is not clipped.

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. Missing dust jacket. Meets the acceptable condition guidelines. Has wear. Five star seller - Buy with confidence.

Condition: Very Good. Revised. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Second English printing. The book is in excellent condition with a sturdy hardcover and minimal signs of wear. The spine and binding are intact, ensuring durability for readers and collectors. There is no dust jacket present, but the cover art remains vibrant and eye-catching. The pages are clean, with no inscriptions or markings. Photographs by Harald Sund (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear . It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Good.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 20pp; indexed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. OVERSIZED HARDCOVER EDITION WITH DUSTJACKET .binding is solid.NOT EX-LIBRARY COPY.NAME ON FEP.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. DJ has open and closed tears. We have 75,000 books to choose from -- Ship within 24 hours -- Satisfaction Guaranteed. Alfred Bernheim (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.