Ancient Wisdom: A Chinese Calligrapher's Tale (Capital Discovery)

Zbar, P.

ISBN 10: 1892123452 / ISBN 13: 9781892123459

Published by Capital Books, New York, 2001

About this Item

First edition, First printing. Book is in Fine condition. Boards are clean, not bumped. Fore edges are clean. Interior is clean and legible. Not remaindered. Dust Jacket is in Fine condition. Not chipped or crinkled. Not price clipped. Dust Jacket is covered by Mylar Brodart. Thanks and Enjoy. All-Ways well boxed, All-Ways fast service. Thanks.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ancient Wisdom: A Chinese Calligrapher's Tale (Capital Discovery)
• Publisher: Capital Books, New York
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1892123452
• ISBN 13: 9781892123459
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine
• Book Type: Book

About this title

Synopsis

Through the mythical tale of the young scholar Chu Shui Hu, and more than 60 lyrical calligraphic paintings, "Ancient Wisdom I" is a book for all who yearn for deeper understanding. Hu’s patron, Lord Xi Er Gong, challenges him to abandon his headstrong ways and live the ascetic monastic life of the calligrapher, poet and scholar. He is ordered to master this most demanding artistic discipline and compose profound scrolls that will bring accolades to the House of Xi Er Gong. When he rebels, Xi admonishes him. “You have yet to learn the great secret of life. Without it, the doors to heaven remain eternally sealed.” Thus begins Hu’s struggle to gain wisdom and unlock the power of the secret Chi. "Ancient Wisdom I" is a coming-of-age tale for all times.

About the Author

PZBar is the pseudonym of Philip Z. Trupp, who has spent decades exploring the world, studying ancient languages, art, poetry, natural history, and Chinese calligraphy.