Search Results: Titles starting with X from Asia Bookroom

Shanghai.: 中華書局出版社. Zhonghua shu ju. First edition.. 1955.. 723pp, occasional light browning, original paper covered boards good copy. .

(Moscow).: [Eastern Epigraphy].. 1958.. 121-25pp [sic]. Wrappers little worn, edges browned, a good copy. Text in Russian. Offprint from Epigrafika Vostoka, containing three critical reviews. .

Canberra.: National Library of Australia.. 2004.. An original printed poster advertising an exhibition held from the 19th August - 14 November 2004 at the National Gallery of Australia. 60 x 42cm. A striking image of a Chinese barber reproduced from Calls, Sounds and Merchandise, by Samuel Constant (Peking: The Camel Bell (c. 1936) .

Canberra.: National Library of Australia.. 2004.. Black and white, and colour photographic illustrations, 28pp, bibliography, exhibition checklist. This book showcases the exhibition that was held at the National Library of Australia. The library exhibited its maps, pictures, rare books and, most notably, its asian material. Through is diverse material, covering some 450 years of engagement, the exhibition reveals the way Western perceptions of China have evolved, moving from stereotypes to a more expansive understanding of the culture, society and people of that great nation. .

Canberra.: National Library of Australia.. 2004.. Black and white, and colour photographic illustrations, 28pp, bibliography, exhibition checklist, very good paperback copy. 21 x 25cm. This book showcases the exhibition that was held at the National Library of Australia. The library exhibited its maps, pictures, rare books and, most notably, its asian material. Through is diverse material, covering some 450 years of engagement, the exhibition reveals the way Western perceptions of China have evolved, moving from stereotypes to a more expansive understanding of the culture, society and people of that great nation. .

United Kingdom.: Transworld.. 2009.. Maps, colour photographic illustrations, viii + 312 pages, index, bibliography, sticker remnants on dustjacket upper cover, otherwise very good hardback copy. "The respected historian and travel writer, John Man, tells the remarkable story of the world's most famous traveller - Marco Polo - and the moment when East met West for the first time. Marco Polo's journey from Venice, through Europe and most of Asia, to the court of Kublai Khan in China is one of the most audacious in history. His account of his experiences, known simply as The Travels, uncovered an entirely new world of emperors and concubines, great buildings - 'stately pleasure domes' in Coleridge's dreaming - huge armies and imperial riches. His book shaped the West's understanding of China for hundreds of years. John Man travelled in Marco's footsteps to Xanadu, in search of the truth behind Marco's stories; to separate legend from fact. Drawing on his own journey, archaeology and archival study,… Read More

China.: China Tourism Press.. 1996.. Maps, colour illustrations, 137pp, very good paperback copy with French flaps. 29.2 x 21.5cm. Contents include tombs, famous temples, and national treasures. .

北京. [Beijing].: 商务印书館.[Shang wu yin shu guan].. 1st Edition, 5th Printing.. 1963.. Black and white illustrations, 298pp, appendices, covers little faded with minor, still good in paperback. Text in Chinese. 18.4 x 12.8cm. The book was originally designed for the first year students who were studying linguistics, literature and classical philology in Peking University. .

No place of publication.: 测绘出版社.[Ce hui chu ban she].. 1st Edition, 1st Printing.. 1982.. Colour Chinese folding tourist map printed both sides, providing travel information of the capital city Xi'an of Shaanxi Province. Upper side: two small maps showing Xi'an tourist attractions and transportation map of Xi'an and surrounding regions, accompanied by tables of phone numbers of recreational places or useful services, and tables of buses routes and tickets price from the city's south gate to various tourist attractions. On reverse: a "Map of Xi'an Municipal Transportation", scale not given, lists of trackless tram and buses lower right corner. Stamp of a prior dealerin Guangzhou in the centre,a small hole in the centre along folds, corners little creased, good. Text in Chinese. Sheet measures 26 x 37.7cm. .

[杭州].[Hangzhou].: 浙江人民出版社.[Zhejiang ren min chu ban she].. 1977.. 44pp, in wrappers. A prior owner's signature upper cover, damp stains lower edges throughout, a little insect damage lower edge, ink stain in red lower cover, reading copy only. Text in Chinese. 18 x 13.1cm. The pamphlet celebrates the publication of Volume no, 5 of Mao's Selected Works, including an article written by the Central Committee of CPC and editorials by other government newspapers. .

台北.[Taipei].: 財團法人國家政策硏究基金會.[Cai tuan fa ren Guo jia zheng ce yan jiu ji jin hui].. 民國91 [2002].. 485pp, bibliography, notes, a little highlighting on 6 pages in first chapter, paperback, otherwise very good paperback copy in plastic cover Text in traditional Chinese. .

New Haven.: Yale Uni. Press.. 1989.. Maps, black and white illustrations, figures, xx + 284pp, bibliography, index, bookplate front free endpaper, very good in protected dustjacket. This book traces the history of Xiang Lake, a reservoir in Xiaoshan county, Zhejiang province, which for years has provided spiritual and aesthetic inspiration to the local population, as well as being a resource fought over by state officials, wealthy magnates and the rural community. .

北京. [Beijing].: 人民体育出版社.[Ren min ti yu chu ban she].. (circa1975).. Chinese propaganda poster in colour. Villagers young and old in rural China are gathered to watch a young girl dancing on a narrow long stool. The countryside that unfolds behind them is a vision of order and prosperity. Red flags fly, mountains, farmlands, bridge and dam are also shown in the image. Very good copy. Text in Chinese, French and German left and lower margin. Sheet measures 52.8 x 76.6cm. Text in English, French and German lower margin, translation of the slogan "向贫下中农学习 为贫下中农服务". French text reads "Apprendre auprès des paysans pauvres et moyens-pauvres et les servir". German text reads "Von den armen Bauren und unteren Mittelbauern lernen und ihnen dienen". .

北京. [Beijing].: 北京市邮政局. [Beijing shi you zheng ju].. No date. (circa1985).. A set of 10 Chinese coloured postcards in original envelope issued by Peking Post Office, showcasing the landscape and famous tourist spots of Xiangshan, also known as Fragrance Hill, located northwest of Beijing. Each postcard shows a scenic spot in Xiangshan and provides its name in both Chinese and English on the reverse. Very good. 10.2 x 14.5cm. .

臺北.[Taipei].: 尉天聰.[Wei Tiancong].. 2nd Edition.. 民國67 [1978].. Text in traditional Chinese. From the library of Professor Pierre Ryckmans (Simon Leys) 李克曼. On Chinese and Taiwan native-soil literature. .

China.: AW Asia.. 2008.. Colour illustrations, concertina style chinese binding, in slip case, 70pp. "Clips·Segments" Xiao Bo Solo Exhibition was held on April 26, 2008 at Platform China. The forepart works of Xiao Bo mainly draws materials from old photos and cinema fragments, etc. of old times and mainly adopts the pictures concerning the historical events and leader roles which are world famous or widely known. However, his recent works are focus on the individuals and humanistic environment concerning the ordinary populace, instead public figures and history. Xiao Bo acquires character figures and characteristics on which he is interested from books, magazines, internet and even curio markets. In his concise pictures, the profiles of political leaders, such as Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping become the mouthpieces and special symbols in China's ideology domain. He expresses more artistic conception by abstract technique and few lines. The drawings bring Xiao Bo the discussion on the new… Read More

上海.[Shanghai].: 上海教育出版社. [Shanghai jiao yu chu ban she].. 1978.. A set of four large Chinese educational posters in colour, folded in original envelope, accompanied by a 8 page sheet explaining the posters with black and white illustrations. Posters numbered, caption lower edge in Chinese. Poster no. 1 measures 38.2 x 102.8cm. Posters no. 2 - 4 measure 51 x 76.9cm. Minor wear and very occasional light marks. Overall very good. Poster no. 1 depicts miners working in a very unsafe environment without proper ventilation in the period before 1949. Poster no. 2 to 3 shows various forms of new technology for coal mining utilising drills and shearers. Poster no. 4 displays a wide range of products which are made with coal. .

香港.[Hong Kong].: 學林書店.[Xue lin shu dian].. No date circa 1970s.. 149pp, occasional very light foxing covers, very good, paperback. Text in traditional Chinese. 17.3 x 12.4cm. Includes seven one-act plays written by Ding Xilin, Chinese play writer and physician. .

人民美术出版社 [rén mín měi shù chū bǎn shè].. (circa1970).. Chinese coloured propaganda poster. This poster shows Mao Zedong visiting a villagers' home during the Chinese Spring Festival. The poster shows Mao about to greet one of the elderly villagers with his right hand extended while holding the hand of a little girl who stands a little behind him. Festival artefacts such as lanterns, Spring Festival couplets and colourful (mainly red) tops on children are shown in the poster. The architectural style of building, a Yaodong (house cave), is a classic type of residential building of Shanxi and Shaanxi Provinces. Very good copy. Text in Chinese on New Year couplets around the doors, on red lanterns and lower margin. Poster measures 53 x 77cm. .

北京. [Beijing].: 中華書局.[Zhonghua shu ju].. 1st Edition, 1st Printing.. 1975.. 225 juan (Chinese volumes) Chinese history books bound into 20 modern volumes, complete, appendices, minor shelf wear, neat annotations in ink on covers and upper edge some volumes, some writing of dates on spine with light fading, edges lightly foxed, generally good, paperback copies. Text in traditional Chinese. 20.1 x 14cm. Part of the Twenty-four Histories which are considered as the official history books for legitimate dynasties. This set was originally compiled by a team of scholars led by historian Ouyang Xiu (1007 - 1072) and Song Qi (998 -1061) in Song Dynasty. In comparison with the Old History of the Tang Dynasty, this set expended on the contents such as official selection and appointment, horse trade with Tibet and military affairs. .