Buddhism: Flammarion Iconographic Guides
by Louis Frédéric; Louis Frederic; Nissim Marshall (trans)
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- near fine
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 2080135589
- ISBN 13
- 9782080135582
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About This Item
Paris: Flammarion, September 1995. Trade Paperback. First Paperback Edition (no additional printings indicated). Near Fine. Interior is pristine. Spine is square, tight and uncreased. Covers are lightly rubbed with small chip to bottom corner. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. Suitable for gifting. 358 pages.
A comprehensive introduction to three thousand manifestations of the Buddha in Asia. With the aid of abundant illustrations, this volume distinguishes each holy figure, providing clear and concise explanations of the differing names and attributes by which they are known in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, South-East Asia, China and Japan. Profusely illustrated with photographs & line drawings.
A comprehensive introduction to three thousand manifestations of the Buddha in Asia. With the aid of abundant illustrations, this volume distinguishes each holy figure, providing clear and concise explanations of the differing names and attributes by which they are known in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, South-East Asia, China and Japan. Profusely illustrated with photographs & line drawings.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- RWARE0000000851
- Title
- Buddhism: Flammarion Iconographic Guides
- Author
- Louis Frédéric; Louis Frederic; Nissim Marshall (trans)
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 2080135589
- ISBN 13
- 9782080135582
- Publisher
- Flammarion
- Place of Publication
- Paris
- Date Published
- September 1995
- Size
- 8vo
- Keywords
- Buddhism, Buddhist, art, icons, religion, symbolism, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Tibet, China, Japan, Indochina, Southeast Asia
- Bookseller catalogs
- India; China; Laos; Asia; Thailand; Vietnam and the Vietnam War; Religion & Spirituality; Illustrated Books;
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- Countries & Cultures Asia
- Countries & Cultures Asia East Asia Thailand
- Countries & Cultures Asia East Asia Vietnam
- Countries & Cultures Asia East Asia Laos
- Countries & Cultures Asia East Asia China
- Countries & Cultures Asia South Asia India
- History Asian History South Asia History
- History Asian History Chinese History
- Military & Military History Wars Vietnam War History / Military / Vietnam War
- Religion & Spirituality World Religions
- Food & Drink Cooking Regional & Ethnic Cooking Thai Cooking