Isbn: 9780865190030 - The Splendors of Tibet (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Condition: Good. 1st. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. DJ corners have chipping and some small tears. Illustrated by The Author; Photographer (illustrator).

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First edition first printing quarto hardback. 192 pp. colour illustrations Very Good condition in Good unclipped dust jacket (some small closed edge tears). No inscriptions.

Hard cover. First edition. 185 p. : ill. (some col. ); 29 cm. Includes Illustrations. Includes index. Very good in good dust jacket. Signed by author. some tears and a dampstain to the back of the jacket, book not affected First Printing inscribed by the author to Photographer Dan Budnick but it only says "to Dan" withoput his last name, "My good.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. pp 185 + index. 1st printing. An unread book.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Dust jacket chipped to edges, closed tear, price clipped. Black cloth with bright gilt titling on spine. Previous owner's inscription on ffep. Map, numerous colour & b/w photographs. 190 pages clean and tight. In Tibet the past and present exist side by side, and the conflicts and contacts between an ancient culture and the impact of modern life are overwhelming. A plane trip of a few hours from China to Lhasa, "Abode of the Gods," brought the Toppings across the incredible Himalayan terrain over which pilgrims in the past journeyed for years with religious fervor on their passage to the center of their spiritual world. Audrey Topping has photographed for the first time much of the magnificent sacred art treasures that are hidden from public view in Tibet's three greatest structures: The Potala, Palace of the Dalai Lamas; the Jokhang, Temple of the Precious One; and the Drepung Monastery, known as the Rice Heap. Other superb photos present the vivid geography and environment of Tibet, both the old and new city of Lhasa and an intriguing collection of portraits of the people. Mrs. Topping has written a graceful and insightful text which discusses Tibetan history, culture and religion including the importance of the belief in reincarnation, the unique role of the Dalai Lama and the impact of the traditional theocracy on an entire people. Life in Tibet today is also described, emphasizing how the daily life of Tibetans is influenced by modernizing forces now at work. Seymour Topping, the Managing Editor of The New York Times, has written a foreword that documents the political and economic transition of Tibet into the modern world. The Toppings, drawing on their years of experience as journalists in Asia, have penetrated the mysticism, myths and propaganda, which has shrouded the "Land of the Snows," to give us a vivid, objective portrait of Tibet. Size: 4to. Colour & b/w Illustrations / Photographs (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.