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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very good hardcover, very light scratch to back cover otherwise this book is clean and tight and new.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 605 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.41 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 679 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.57 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 604 pages. 9.50x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 678 pages. 9.50x6.50x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Shaojia, Duan, (Calligrapher and Painter), and Wan (illustrator). [5], 98, [1] p. Includes illustrations. Most illustrations are Chinese language characters. There is some color with the illustrations but lettering is in black ink. From Wikipedia: "Chinese Calligraphy is a form of calligraphy widely practiced in China and revered in the Chinese cultural sphere, which often includes Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam. The calligraphic tradition of East Asia originated and developed from China. There is a general standardization of the various styles of calligraphy in this tradition. Chinese calligraphy and ink and wash painting are closely related, since they are accomplished using similar tools and techniques. Chinese painting and calligraphy distinguish themselves from other cultural arts because they emphasize motion and are charged with dynamic life. According to Stanley-Baker, "Calligraphy is sheer life experienced through energy in motion that is registered as traces on silk or paper, with time and rhythm in shifting space its main ingredients." Calligraphy has also led to the development of many forms of art in China, including seal carving, ornate paperweights, and inkstones." Good in good dust jacket. Inscription on fep translated as "A Memento for Yi Yu From Duan; s fourth daughter Duan He Qi, in Xian (China) October 2005" First edition. First print. (One of 3000 of first printing).

Hardcover. Shaojia, Duan, (Calligrapher and Painter), and Wan (illustrator). [5], 98, [1] p. Includes illustrations. Most illustrations are Chinese language characters. There is some color with the illustrations but lettering is in black ink. From Wikipedia: "Chinese Calligraphy is a form of calligraphy widely practiced in China and revered in the Chinese cultural sphere, which often includes Japan, Taiwan, Korea and Vietnam. The calligraphic tradition of East Asia originated and developed from China. There is a general standardization of the various styles of calligraphy in this tradition. Chinese calligraphy and ink and wash painting are closely related, since they are accomplished using similar tools and techniques. Chinese painting and calligraphy distinguish themselves from other cultural arts because they emphasize motion and are charged with dynamic life. According to Stanley-Baker, "Calligraphy is sheer life experienced through energy in motion that is registered as traces on silk or paper, with time and rhythm in shifting space its main ingredients." Calligraphy has also led to the development of many forms of art in China, including seal carving, ornate paperweights, and inkstones." Good in good dust jacket. Inscription on fep translated as "A Gift & Memento for Old Classmate Yi Yu From Duan He Qi Wu Wen Hui, in Xian (China) 8/31/1996". Scuff on fep. First edition. First print. (One of 3000 of first printing).