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Published by Boston & London. 1987. Shambhala Publications, 1987
ISBN 10: 0877734291ISBN 13: 9780877734291
Seller: Chris Fessler, Bookseller, Howell, MI, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
very large gold, white & black soft cover 2º (folio ~ 9"x12"). large "coffee table" book, international or priority shipping will cost extra. remainder copy in vg cond. binding square & tight. spine uncreased. front cover rubbed along bottom edge, has a crease. rear ocer has couple of minor scratches. corners a little curly. bottom edge has blank ink mark near spine, other edges clean. contents free of markings. first edition so stated. first printing (#1 in # line). translated by Olschak from the german original. nice vintage copy. no library markings, store stamps, stickers, bookplates, no names, inking , underlining. 224p. 142 glossy full color plates, many full page. 372 b&w illustrations. 514 illustrations in all. bibliography. index of proper names. index of symbols. art history. art books. buddhism. religion. philosophy. history of tibet. ~ HERE IS AN ACCOUNT in words and pictures of Mahayana Buddhism and its development in Tibet. It is also a presentation of Tibetan art, revealing works that are still mostly unknown to the public anywhere, especially in the West. The area drawn upon ranges from western Tibet to eastern Bhutan. With the aid of the text, which is in close juxtaposition to the pictures, the student is able to "read" the items as originally intended, for these religious works of art were always conceived of as "thought~provoking picture tools." Thus to the Western reader they not only open up a new sphere of ancient art, but they also convey its spiritual meaning. There are 142 illustrations in color, all of them full of symbolic meaning: painted scrolls, frescoes, book illuminations, gilded bronzes, rare miniature paintings, and sculptures in wood and stone. A complete series of paintings, unpublished hitherto, demonstrates the various schools and their different methods. whether historical portraits or the mandalas that were intended for meditation. There are frescoes, too, from the sealed temples of the protective deities, as well as narrative picture~rolls, simple guides to the holy places, and old Tibetan picture~maps. The reader is always provided with an explanatory text, so that he or she may more easily understand the spiritual content of each item. Among 372 black and white illustrations is a complete series of Tibetan icons, showing the "diamond path" of Mahayana Buddhism. Saints, gurus, and representatives of the "diamond vehicle" are given chronologically, followed by the great assembly of the most important emanations and manifestations of the primordial Buddha in their heavenly and tantric aspects, with their retinues, accompanying symbols, and protective deities. In all there are 514 reproductions of the mystic art of ancient Tibet, giving a clear survey of Buddhist culture in a region now threatened with extinction. BLANCHE CHRISTINE OLSCHAK, who was born in Vienna and obtained her doctorate in political studies at the University of Graz, subsequently settled in Switzerland in 1946, and has specialized in Far Eastern studies, especially in the early history of Central Asia and the Himalayan regions. In search of knowledge she has made journeys on horseback and on foot in Sikkim, the northeastern Punjab, Nepal, and eastern Bhutan. She is author of several other books. In Mystic Art of Ancient Tibet, she had the collaboration of Geshé Thupten Wangyal, now working in Zurich but formerly a teacher in the Tibetan University of Dräpung.
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Published by George Allen & Unwin, 1973
ISBN 10: 0047090154ISBN 13: 9780047090158
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Book
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1700grams, ISBN:0047090154.
Published by Shambhala, 1987
Seller: Miliardi di Parole, Pietra Marazzi, AL, Italy
Condition: Buone. inglese Condizioni dell'esterno: Buone Condizioni dell'interno: Buone.
Published by NY, McGraw Hill, 1973, 1973
Seller: Virginia Martin, aka bookwitch, Concord, CA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dj. Quarto, hardcover, good in white boards with slight discoloration at top edge with part of gold pictorial dj laid in. Pictorial endpapers. 243 pp. Text is clean and unmarked. Covers the pilgrims path to Holy Places, divine artists, the harmony of proportions, lotus throne and halo, anatomical sketch, dynamic iconography, eightfold manifestations of the lotos-born, mandalas and their symbolism and more. Ilustrated throughout, mostly b & w, some color. Book.
Published by Shambala. no date. (circa19750, Boston., 1975
Seller: Asia Bookroom ANZAAB/ILAB, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Foreword by Giuseppe Tucci. Colour and black and white illustrations, 224pp, Guide to Spiritual Paths and Schools, Index of Geographical and Mythological Places, Names of Artists and Schools of Art. Very good paperback copy. 30.2 x 23.7cm. "This richly illustrated book is a useful introduction to those who want to be initiated into the difficult field of Tibetan religious art: it serves as a kind of indication as to how to read and interpret it." From the foreword by Giuseppe Tucci.
Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1973
Seller: Yak and Yeti Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 224p, ills.
Published by George Allen & Unwin Ltd, 1973
Seller: Francis Edwards ABA ILAB, Hay on Wye, United Kingdom
First Edition
1st UK Ed. 4to. 224pp. 142 ills. in colour, 372 b/w. ills. Illus. e.ps., upper leading corner of lower board sl. bumped, good in d/w. Additional postage may be necessary US$34.
London [1973], Allen. White cloth, very good, 224p., large format 25 x 31 cm., name of artists & schools, index of geo- graphical, mythological places, proper names, guide to spir- itual schools, symbols, bibliography. FIRST ENGLISH EDITION Co-author was Geshe Thupten Wangyal. A fascinating resource, copious in nature, covers Tibetan reglion & art. Richly il- lustrated is a useful introduction to those who wanta to be initiated into the difficult field of Tibetan religious art. With a foreword by Giuseppe Tucci. How to read & interpret the art, as represented by the art forms of Buddhist thought and reflections of tantric Buddhism.ideals & mysteries are visibly expressed. Pilgrim's path to the Holy Places, divine artists, the harmony of proportions, the Canon of Tibetan art, lotos throne & halo, anatomical sketches & the religi- ous monument. Dyanmic iconography, the thousand eyes & hands Eightfold Manifestations of the Lotos-born. Mandalas & their symbolism, the 300 icons of Tibet &c. Profusely illustrated in color & b.w. A most valuable and useful reference. Color scans can be sent by email.
Published by George Allen & Unwin, 1973
Seller: Neil Carver Books, SOUTHPORT, United Kingdom
Hard covers, 224 pages, folio with very many colour plates and b / w. line drawings. A terrific volume on the subject and this is a very nice copy indeed. The d / w. is complete and has one repair of 1" and internally the book is in near fine condition. A very heavy tome which will attract considerable extra postage for overseas delivery, but not for the U.K. as the book is priced to reflect potential postage costs.
Condition: 3. in-4, cartonnage sous jaquette illustrée, 224 pp. (jaquette un peu défraîchie), nombreuses reproductions en noir et en couleurs. Texte en anglais. Bon exemplaire.
Published by George Allen & Unwin, London, 1973
Seller: Bij tij en ontij ..., Kloosterburen, NL, Netherlands
Linnen band, met stofomslag, 31 cm, 224 pp. Ills.: b/w and color illustrations. Cond.: goed / good.
Published by McGraw-Hill, 2000
ISBN 10: 0070475237ISBN 13: 9780070475236
Seller: Sunshine State Books, Lithia, FL, U.S.A.
Book
hardcover. Condition: Good. Hardback--stain along lower edge of cover--this is not a water stain that has damaged the pages--otherwise, excellent condition.
Published by New York, McGraw-Hill 1973, 1973
ISBN 10: 0877734283ISBN 13: 9780877734284
Seller: The Warm Springs Book Company, Fremont, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. First Edition. Hardback, 1st Edition ? (no additional printings stated), Near Very Good in Very Good Minus DJ; some browning to edges of white cloth covered boards, top back corner bumped slightly, small faint stain to page 199, DJ has edge wear, chipping to corners and spine ends, ~1.5 inch closed tear near top spine end. 4to., 224 pages, illustrated with color plates, black and white drawings, uncommon title., 0.0 0.0 0.0.