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Acquisition
Art and Ownership in Edo-Period Japan edited by Elizabeth Lillehoj Considers how and why people bought, sold, donated, and received works of art in the Edo period (1600–1868), contributing to a fuller comprehension of the vital connections between Japanese art and its audiences. |
Heaven Has a Face; So Does Hell
The Art of the Noh Mask by Stephen E. Marvin An extended treatise on the history of Noh and the evolution of its masks, showcasing in full color over 140 of the finest examples with detailed information on their creation, character, and significance, as well as photos of their backs showing inscriptions and artists’ signatures. |
Visiting Historic Beijing
A Guide to Sites and Resources by Robert L. Thorp A guided tour for the curious traveler, and a readable and reliable introduction to how Chinese culture is integrated into the architecture and urban planning of one of the world’s most magnificent capitals. |
Visiting China’s Past
A Guide to Sites and Resources by Robert L. Thorp In 24 short essays, takes the reader on a tour of the most important archaeological discoveries in China of the last century, a readable and reliable introduction to Chinese archaeology. |
Tibetan Furniture
by Chris Buckley Readers will learn to: identify the main types of Tibetan furniture; appreciate their origin and their uses; identify and understand the most common designs; judge the quality of pieces; and derive increased pleasure from Tibetan furniture they have bought. |
Famous Japanese Swordsmen
of the Two Courts Period by William de Lange From the author of the bestselling Famous Japanese Swordsmen of the Warring States comes more solid sword history in the guise of thrilling narrative set amidst a turning point in Japan's medieval era, when an unbridgeable rift appeared in the fragile fabric of Japanese feudal society. |
Famous Japanese Swordsmen
of the Warring States Period by William de Lange True stories of the two greatest sword heroes of the most destructive period in Japan’s history, when thousands of warriors either perished or persevered on the strength of their martial skills. |
Images of the Gods
Khmer Mythology in Cambodia, Laos & Thailand by Vittorio Roveda Illustrated with over 1800 color images in text and on a supplementary CD, this monumental volume incorporates the author’s meticulous and comprehensive researches on the great Khmer monuments flung across Cambodia, Thailand, and Laos. |
Pars Japonica
The First Dutch Expedition to Reach the Shores of Japan by William de Lange The harrowing account of a voyage beset with treachery, betrayal, mutiny, and mayhem, but one that finally reached Japan the under command of William Adams, the real-life hero of James Clavell’s best-selling novel Shogun, and changed the course of history. |
The Tatar Whirlwind
A Novel of Seventeenth-Century East Asia by Shiba Ryotaro, translated by Joshua Fogel A sweeping epic of battles and international intrigue at the time of the Manchu invasion of China, by Japan’s most popular writer of historical fiction. |
Vietnam Images
A World of Decent Dreams photographs by Ellen Kaplowitz, text by Jeffrey Hantover, foreword by Bernard Kalb Riveting images present a Vietnam where tradition still thrives in a changing social landscape, while a lucid text and Vietnamese poems, prose, and proverbs dating back eight centuries evocatively underscore the continuities amidst social and cultural change. |
The Art of the Japanese Sword
As Taught by the Experts Kunihira Kawachi and Masao Manabe A master swordsmith discusses famous swordsmen and sword lore, and teaches how to care for and appreciate Japanese swords; the tools and techniques for making Japanese swords are described and illustrated with more than 50 color and monochrome photos. |
Modern Chinese Scholars' Rocks
A Guide for Collectors by Kemin Hu Introduces over 50 stone types, including mineral compositions, colors, hardness, where they are quarried, and the qualities for which they are valued, written for the novice or experienced stone connoisseur. |
Daoism in China
An Introduction by Wang Yi'e Describes the history of the religion; introduces Daoist masters, lineages, and sects; and explains key deities, temples, and sacred places, as well as Daoism's core texts and scriptures. |
Substance and Symbol in Chinese Toggles
With a Catalogue of the C.F. Bieber Collection by Schuyler Cammann This detailed and scholarly work is the first in any Western language to discuss the Chinese toggles that preceded the more well-known Japanese belt ornaments known as netsuke. |
An Index of Early Chinese Painters and Paintings
T’ang, Sung, Yüan by James Cahill The most comprehensive English-language compilation on Chinese painters and their works from the late 6th through the mid-14th century. |
Taoism under the T’ang
Religion & Empire During the Golden Age of Chinese History by T. H. Barrett This work by a noted scholar of East Asian history and religions sheds light on Taoism, China’s great indigenous religion, during the T’ang dynasty (618–907), a vibrant and glorious period of Chinese history. |
Japanese Art Signatures
A Handbook and Practical Guide by James Self and Nobuko Hirose Designed for both layman and scholar, its simplified approach allows users to find and identify over 11,000 names of Japanese artists and craftspeople. |
Japanese Marks and Seals
In Literature and the Arts by James Lord Bowes This extremely valuable reference work remains a fundamental resource for all students, scholars, connoisseurs, and collectors of Japanese art and literature. |
Japanese Names and How to Read Them
A Manual for Art Collectors and Students by Albert J. Koop and Hogitaro Inada The pioneering work of Koop and Inada remains an important and fundamental reference for those wishing to master the pronunciation of Japanese names. |
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