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Published by Weatherhill, 78, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Moraine Books, Vantaa, Finland
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Text in English. 297 pp. Edge wear. Straddling the equator and bridging the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Indonesian archipelago has been a crossroads for millennia, a place not only where West met East, but where indigenous societies traded as freely in knowledge as they did in pepper and cloves. The richness of the archipelago's land and seas is mirrored in its linguistic wealth. Hundreds of distinct languages are to be found in Indonesia, and many ethnic groups have their own scripts and writing traditions, as well as distinctive writing materials and media. Yet Indonesian manuscripts are virtually unknown outside Indonesia. Even scholars have only limited access to the tens of thousands of manuscripts in public and private collections in Indonesia and abroad. Illuminations: The Writing Traditions of Indonesia is the first comprehensive treatment in any language of the subject. It traces the development of the art of writing in Indonesia, beginning with the diffusion of Indic scripts and the creation of indigenous scripts as seen stone and copperplate inscriptions; classical Javanese writings and the Javanese manuscript tradition; the spread and influence of Arabic script and calligraphy and the illuminated book-form manuscripts of the Islamic tradition; the elaborate letters and seals of the Malay writing tradition; manuscripts from Aceh; the lontar, or palm-leaf manuscripts of Bali, Lombok, and Sunda; Chinese manuscript literature in Indonesia; the diaries and cassette-like manuscripts of South Sulawesi; the Batak traditions of Sumatra, including writings on bark, bone, and bamboo; and finally, the decline of the manuscript tradition and the present state of preservation of manuscripts in Indonesia. Fifteen chapters, written by nineteen of the world's foremost authorities and illustrated with over 380 full-color reproductions, discuss in detail not only the physical materials of Indonesian manuscripts but the literary forms that the manuscripts recorded and preserved; religious and philosophical works, manuscripts of magic and divination, literature, poetry, drama, history, and legal treatises. The authors bring to bear expertise in the disciplines of art, archaeology, history, and literary studies on this fascinating and extremely varied subject and present a revolutionary transformation of the accepted picture of Indonesia's past, proving that the archipelago was not a place of static traditions but a hive of intellectual activity and artistic acumen. Published in conjunction with festivities marking the fiftieth anniversary of Indonesian independence, Illuminations features manuscripts from the collection of the National Library of Indonesia, the world's largest yet heretofore nexplored repository of Indonesian manuscripts, It also brings together stunning examples of manuscripts from the world's other major collections, including museums, libraries, and galleries in Great Brítain, the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal, and Australia. Although as elsewhere in the world, the print revolution brought about a decline in the manuscript tradition, in Indonesia it remained alive long after it had died in the West. In fact, illuminated manuscripts were being produced in Indonesia well into the twentieth century and on Bali, even today, the production of lontar palm-leaf manuscripts continues, and is documented here in sequential photographs showing the preparation of materials for manuscript production. With its extensive visual documentation of Indonesian manuscripts, a comprehensive bibliography, list of illustrations, and index, Illuminations is both a visual delight and a valuable resource for the scholar, student, and artist. And, as the struggle to preserve Indonesian manuscripts from the ravages of time and climate continues, it is also a publishing milestone, recording many rare and precious manuscripts and preserving them for posterity, It is a book that deserves to be as treasured as the traditions it celebrates.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Frabjous Books, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 12.75" x 9.75". xxii, 297 pp. Physical materials, literary forms, religious and philosophical works, manuscripts of magic, literature, poetry, drama, history, and legal treatises. "Over 380 full-color reproductions." Navy blue cloth with gold design and lettering on spine and front board. Bright clean copy. DJ has some light shelf wear, gold company sticker on front panel. This book weighs 2.4 kg, extra postage may be requested.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Black Cat Books, Shelter Island, NY, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hard bound in dust jacket. First edition stated on the copyright page. A nice copy with only the most minor wear to dust jacket edges. [ Heavy - Please contact for overseas shipping quote ].
Published by Lontar Foundation Jakarta/Weatherhill Inc. New York & Tokyo, 1996
Seller: Francis Edwards ABA ILAB, Hay on Wye, United Kingdom
First Edition
1st Ed. 4to. xxii + 298pp. Profusely illus. throughout in colour from photos. Very good in d/w. very lightly faded to spine. Additional postage may be necessary US$63.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Ludilivre Photobooks, FONTAINEBLEAU, France
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Condition: D'occasion - Bon état.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Don Kelly Books, London, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardback in Pictorial Slipcase. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 297pp. 292 colour illustrations.
Published by Ontar Foundation; New York and Tokyo, Weatherhill, Inc, Jakarta, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Hackenberg Booksellers ABAA, El Cerrito, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
1st Edition. xxii, 297p., colored and b/w illus., dj, small folio format.
Published by Lontar Foundation ; Weatherhill, Jakarta, New York, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Joseph Burridge Books, Chadwell Heath, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. ex-library. Lacks DJ. xxii, 297 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 33 cm. Contents: 1. Ancient begininngs: the spread of Indic scripts 2. The sovereighnty of beauty: classical Javanese writings 3. In the language of the divine: the contribution of Arabic 4. Mediating time and space: the Malay writing tradition 5. Poetry and worship: manuscripts from Aceh 6. Cultural plurality: the Sudanese of West Java 7. Leaves of palm: Balinese Lontar 8. Outpost of traditions: the Island of Lombok 9. Textual gateways: the Javanese manuscript tradition 10. A legacy of two homelands: Chinese manuscript literature 11. A separate empire: writings of South Sulawesi 12. Bark, bones, and bamboo: Batak traditions of Sumatra 13. Ancient links: the mystery of South Sumatra 14. The decline of the manuscript tradition 15. The preservation of manuscripts in Indonesia.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Holt Art Books, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Book is in fine condition. 297pp with colour photographs and illustrations.
Published by Weatherhill / Lontar, New York, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Book First Edition
Hard Cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. Nineteen contributors explore the incredibly rich written traditions of Indonesia, home to literally hundreds of distinct spoken dialects, and a wealth of written forms. Describes scripts developed from various Indic, Arabic, Roman and Chinese systems, imported with immigrants to the archipelago over many centuries, as well as a myriad of indigenous scripts, recorded using as many different techniques and materials. Illustrated or illuminated texts of secular, Hindu-Buddhist and Islamic significance are discussed, along with texts on subjects as varied as divination, Kakawin poetry, mythology, royal edicts and historical biography. Includes supplementary essays on papermaking, seals and signatures, modern efforts at preservation. The only comprehensive treatment of this fascinating subject in any language. 319 pp., over 380 colour and occasional monochrome illustrations, bibliography, index Size: 33 x 24.5 cm.
Published by Jakarta/ New York/ Tokyo, 1996., 1996
Seller: Ethnographic Art Books/De Verre Volken, Leiden, ZH, Netherlands
297 pp.; 293 illus., mostly in colour, index, biblio. 15 essays. Jakarta/ New York/ Tokyo, 1996. Cloth. No dustjacket. KEYWORDS: 012 Insular SE Asia/ Indonesia: General books.
Published by The Lontar Foundation 1996, 1996
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
Association Member: IOBA
Lg quarto, blue cloth boards, gilt lettering to spine & front board, illus prelims, xxii + 297pp, illus, VG+ (sl discolouration to board edges, light tanning & foxing/soiling to page edges, light foxing to prelims & terminals) in d/w, VG+ (light creasing to edges, light fading to spine, light chafing).
Published by Weatherhill, New York, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Chequamegon Books, Washburn, WI, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Fine in Fine dust jacket. Featuring manuscripts from the National Library of Indonesia. This book "traces the development of the art of writing in Indonesia, beginning with the diffusion of Indic scripts and the creation of indigenous scripts as seen in early stone and copperplate inscriptions." 297 pages. Dust jacket in a mylar protector. This oversize book will cost extra to ship; please inquire.; 10 x 12 3/4".
Published by Weatherhill Inc, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Moe's Books, Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hard cover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First edition. Clean jacket, some shelf wear on edges including one tear on top edge of spine. Clean inside throughout aside from one small stain on last page.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Griffin Books, Stamford, CT, U.S.A.
Book
Hardcover. Condition: As New. Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear and previous owner's book plate to front paste down oversized and overweight. D44 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal.
Published by Jakarta: The Lontar Foundation [and] New York: Weatherhill, Inc., 1996
Seller: Bow Windows Bookshop (ABA, ILAB), Lewes, United Kingdom
First edition. 4to. xxii, 297, (1) pp. Publisher's blue cloth, gilt to the spine and upper board, dust jacket. Colour illustrated throughout. Slight sunning to the jacket spine, very good.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Good. Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 5.05.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Au bon livre, La Barre en Ouche, France
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Condition: very good. Lontar Fondation / Weatherhill, 1996. Livre toilé en trčs bon état sous jaquette légčrement frottée en bordure. Envoi rapide et soigné.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 5.05.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Book Deals, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
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Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 5.05.
Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: GoldenWavesOfBooks, Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Grumpys Fine Books, Tijeras, NM, U.S.A.
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Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Big Bill's Books, Wimberley, TX, U.S.A.
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Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Wizard Books, Long Beach, CA, U.S.A.
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Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
Seller: Front Cover Books, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
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Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
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Published by Weatherhill, 1996
ISBN 10: 0834803496ISBN 13: 9780834803497
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