Yi Ching (187 results)

Hardcover. First Edition [2000], unstated. First Edition [2000], unstated, in accordance with Fithian Press' customary practice. Fine in Very Near Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows only the mildest rubbing; price intact; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 317 pages. Hardback with DJ.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good +. Tao Yuan-ching (illustrator). Second Printing. Binding soft cover with french flaps. Former owner's name and embossed library stamp on ffep.

Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. Shen Yao-yi; Chiang Tieh-feng; Sun Tzu-hsi' Huang Hui-yi; Mo Ko-chieh (illustrator). First Edition. A very good copy of #8, 1977 issue of Chinese Literature. Contents include the drama "Maple Bay," "Gazing from Afar" and other poems by Yeh Chien-ying; "About the Play Maple Bay" by Chi Ko; "On Reading Comrade Chu Teh's Poems" by Hsieh Mien; and Liu Ming-Chiu's "The Gang of Four's Reactionary Approach to our Cultural Heritage." The text is unmarked, pristine. Some surface abrasions to the top edge of the front cover panel. Subscription envelope to Chinese Literature laid in. A lovely copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Tao Yuan-Ching Frontis (illustrator). 3rd. 1978 printing; dj w/slite wear, in mylar; pictorial c that matches dj; 255 clean, unmarked pages.Chairman Mao bookmark laid in., satin marker.

Reprint edition. Author was Chinese novelist, 1701-1754. Translated into English. This is called "one of the greatest novels in the Chinese tradition." Includes list of characters, and appendix about the cultural background. -- Softcover, 692 pages. Condition: near fine (a little cover rub). ISBN 0448002639.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Light shelf wear to covers. Binding square and tight. No loose pages or creasing to spine. No highlighting, notation, or remainder marks. Thank you for supporting Last Word Books and independent bookstores.

237pp. 8vo Occasional plates in black & white. Tan boards & tan cloth back. Foreword by Wang Chi-ssu. Translated by Yang Hsien-yi & Gladys Yang. Light cover wear, text clean/tight: VG+/no dj.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Color Illustrations (illustrator). 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!

Original Wraps. Condition: As New. First Edition. vi and 40 p. A look at the handover of Hong Kong to China. Inserted is a lengthy press release on a poll of Americans and Hong Kong residents on the transition.

Condition: New.

N. PAG.113 - BROSURA - OTTIMO.

0 72 p. Includes illustrations. During more than ten years when I was involved in the transition from wood carving to gold sculpture, I experienced loneliness and hardship. However, I also discovered the meaning of life during this time of artistic creativity. In my own solitary world, I sensed the joy of living. The illuminating power of this realization inspired me to continue my artistic efforts in the field of sculpture and to strike out for further advances. When I was nineteen, I happened to see a gecko being carried off by a swarm of ants. I was astonished by the power of their unity and the elegance of their movements. Thereupon, I began keeping colonies of live ants so that I could observe them more closely. Gradually I realized that different species of ants have different habits. I also found that they have feelings and desires. they construct a fair and reasonable society. I was deeply touched and started making carvings of ants in wood.Two year ago a precious metals company asked me to try working in gold. Since then, I have spent a lot of time in researching the characteristics of this material and its display effects. at the same time I have also put a great deal of effort into testing a variety of sculptural methods."--From "Some Insights Into Creativity" in the artist's introduction to the book. The detail and intricacy of the artist's work, shown in. Very good in very good dust jacket. light shelfwear, ex-museum stamp to blank flyleaf, possibly signed by the author, it says "To Susan, and then some Chinese characters.

Super 8vo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage cost.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Art Book Co., Ltd., Taipei [Published date: 1984]. Hardcover, 132 pp; illustrated throughout with full-page color reproductions of fine-line (gongbi) paintings of flowers, birds, and insects; 26 cm. First edition, published February 28, 1984. Text in Chinese and English. In very good condition with good dust jacket. Red marbled paper over boards with gilt lettering on front and spine. Light bumping and scuffing to edges of covers. Binding tight. Pages clean and unmarked. Dust jacket has a 2" tear along the bottom of the crease of the jacket flap and a few other smaller nicks and tears and light creasing along edges. Light overall scuffing and soiling to jacket as well. Now in an archival quality (removable) Brodart cover. Wu Yi-qing (also Ng Yi-ching) (b. 1930, Taishan, southern China) was trained in traditional flower-and-bird painting of the Five Dynasties and Song styles, later synthesizing Southern Chinese School methods, Western watercolor, and modern approaches. After living many years in Argentina, he gained international recognition with exhibitions in Buenos Aires and the United States. This volume presents 120 works with bilingual poetic captions, including depictions of peonies, lotus, bamboo, sparrows, orioles, parrots, and mynahs. Introductory sections include a biographical sketch of the artist and a publisher's essay by Ho Kung-Shang.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Text is in Chinese. Top of back cover has soil; bottom outer edge has small bit of soil; volume has minor wear; tight, text clean. 359 p., illustrated. [br 14: shore/ship cvr].

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Hardcover, in dust jacket. Moderate handling and toning. Otherwise, clean, tight, and unmarked. Very neat -- a sound and handsome copy. Illustrated. 320pp.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Complete five volume hardcover set, no jackets. Interiors are clean, unmarked, with firm binding. Light exterior wear. Reliable customer service. Photos available. We ship daily. Expedited shipping available! (Heavy books & sets may require extra shipping charges.).

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Text is in Chinese, with English abstracts; English table of contents on back cover. Volume has corner creasing; top corner of the first leaf has a small red heart stamp; tight, text clean. 452 p., illustrated. Contents: early Buddhist scriptural calligraphy from Dunhuang and Turfan manuscripts -- pseudonyms and seals in Hong-Shou Chen's calligraphic works -- Nittoh black tea commercials in Taiwan during Japanese colonial era -- fine arts exhibition in Taiwan during Japanese colonial era -- Japanese stone buddhas in Taiwan -- Guanyin worship in Yilan area -- Sanchi Stupa: Linden Tree -- Taipei Saigoku-Sanjuusansho stone buddha -- fusion of Caitya Buddhism -- Miracle of Sravasti at the Ajanta caves. [b 821].

Hardcover. First edition. Very good condition in lightly worn dust jacket. ]. 189p. Illus. Folio.

Condition: Near Fine. first edition. 1981 Art Book Co first edition 215 pages Text in Chinese and English Condition of the book and dust jacket is Near Fine, with no significant condition issues.

Soft cover. Condition: New. Program Office for Taiwan Educational Center in India at National Tsing Hua University (TEC-NTHUPO).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st. 4vol. set (no Vol.1); 364pp. each; HBs red w/gilt & black; slight rub w/clean, tight pgs. Chinese Character Indexes are essential tools designed to advance the integration of Chinese characters in computational processes. NO VOLUME 1. v2: Romanization Index. v3: Radical Index. v4: Total Stroke Count Index. v5: Four Corner System Index.

Rústica (Tapa blanda). Condition: Bien. Dust Jacket Condition: Sin cubierta. Materia: Filosofía china. Características físicas: Firma y fecha borrosa pequeña en la última página. Con notas al margen en algunas páginas. Ubicación: R20B1-119. LIBRO.

Condition: New. pp. 240 Illus.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 216 pages, full of color illustrations. Tight square binding, pages lightly discolored, a little stale from storage; very good shape. The jacket has a little wear and tear to the edges. In a moderately worn cardboard slipcase. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Art & Design; Inventory No: 214169. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 5-volume set, near fine copies.

Condition: NEW.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Color Illustrations (illustrator). 2nd Edition. Text in English and Chinese. 132 pp. 120 color illustrations. Some scratching/streaking on the surface of the dust jacket.