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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. R. Roinof ? (illustrator). 1st Edition. Soft cover, binding condition: Very Good, oblong 16 x 24,5 cm, 100 pp., English, 1st Edition, illustrations, book condition: Very Good Soft cover, traditional binding, unnumbered pages, 50 pages of lithographic illustrations in black and white, no text, only on the title page, the red seal has the artist's name written phonetically. The artist Roinof is an intriguing figure whose true identity is hidden behind a pseudonym. Although his work is known in collector circles, his personal biography remains largely a mystery. Roinof was a master of the graphic arts. He used techniques that were perfect for mass production for the tourist market at the time, but with a high artistic level: Etchings and Lithography: His work mainly consists of black-and-white graphics. He played with the contrast between the white paper and deep black ink to depict the bright sun and deep shadows of Northern China. Minimalism: Especially in his maritime scenes (the junks), you see an almost abstract style that is related to Japanese and Chinese minimalism. Documentary Realism: Unlike many contemporaries who romanticized China, Roinof had an eye for the harsh daily life, such as toiling workers, donkey carts, and simple street vendors. The red seal was his artistic signature. [This description may have been translated by AI.].