Treasures of a Chinese Studio ( Ink . Brush. Inkstone. Paper )

Language: English

Published by Swindon Book Company, Kowloon, 1976

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Presumed first edition thus, 1976. Printed in Hong Kong. Approx. 8.75 x 5.75 inches. Appears to be flat-signed by the author in a neat ink hand on the front FEP but not certain. Red buckram hardboards, with crisp gilt lettering to the front and the spine. Unbumped spine head and tail, and with sharp corners. A very clean binding. Text block firmly bound in. With 152 numbered pages on off-white matte stock. Exceptionally clean interior. Numerous illus. in color and B&W. Fully intact, illustrated dust jacket, with lightly sunned spine. A transparent DJ protector is in place. A Near Fine copy in a Near Fine DJ. 15 oz. Although he worked as a scholar of classical Chinese culture for much of his life, T.C. Lai [1921-?] took a deep interest in Western culture after living and studying in London. In his retirement, Lai started painting, creating borderline surreal landscapes of Hong Kong and Mainland China. Lai mastered the three perfections of Chinese culture: poetry, calligraphy, and painting. And he synthesized Eastern and Western styles, influences, and ideologies into his art. Working with ink and gouache on silk, Lai's panoramic landscapes recall traditional Chinese ink scrolls. His exploration of brushstrokes is aligned with calligraphic art forms, but his painterly style and use of bright color is decidedly Western. He published more than 35 books on Chinese culture and art.…

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Title
Treasures of a Chinese Studio ( Ink . Brush. Inkstone. Paper )
Author
Lai, T. C.
Publisher
Swindon Book Company, Kowloon
Publication year
1976
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Near Fine
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
First Thus
Item weight
15 ounces
Dimensions
8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Seller catalogs
Asian Art, Chinese Art

Marc Sena Carrel

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Welcome to the books platform of Marc Sena Carrel. I operated a professional book business between 2003 and 2017 in the San Francisco Bay Area, including via AbeBooks, and I am now a private party selling off fine books from my personal collection. I carry a choice selection of books, prints and ephemera for the discriminating customer. I focus on scholarly and antiquarian books, with a special emphasis on art books. From time to time I also offer original prints, including but not limited to antique Japanese ukiyo-e prints. Additionally I go in for occasional ephemera. Currently on offer via Abebooks are select titles. My selection is more eclectic and off the beaten path than mainstream and predictable. Please e-mail me at marcsenacarrel@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. I will be happy to be of service. Thank you.…

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