Kretek : The Culture and Heritage of Indonesia's Clove Cigarettes

Jakarta & Singapore: Equinox Publishing , 2003. INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR. Fine condition in a bright and shiny Fine dust jacket. NO chips. NO tears. Clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. Hinges are perfect. NO remainder mark. Pages are fresh and crisp. NO underlining. NO highlighting. NO margin notes. Illustrated with photographs throughout, many in full-color. Appendices: The Kretek Companies of Java; The Making of Kretek; A Kretek Recipe. Glossary. Bibliography. Index. Bound in the original black cloth. From the Dust Jacket: "KRETEK: THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF INDONESIA'S CLOVE CIGARETTES, not only documents the particular circumstances that gave rise to the birth of this remarkable tobacco product just over one hundred years ago, but also provides the perfect introduction to the kretek industry today -- an industry that for generations has provided a livelihood for millions of Indonesians and is a major pillar of the Indonesian economy. Kretek, however, is more than simply an exotic cigarette and an economic phenomenon, it is an integral part of Indonesia's cultural traditions. Its distinctive fragrance embodies the very essence of Indonesia while evoking a sense of place like few other cultural signifiers, hence its frequent appearance in Indonesian art and literature. Moreover, kretek is the great equalizer of Indonesian society in that it is one of the few commercial products which is consumed at every level in the social hierarchy, from the most senior executive in the corporate world down to the most humble becak driver on the streets. Lavishly illustrated with contemporary photographs, works of art, advertising graphics and dozens of archival images from museums, libraries and private collections around the world, KRETEK is both a work of scholarship and a celebration of the extraordinary story that lies behind this unique product from the shores of the Indonesian archipelago." Oversize Hardcover (heavy). 25 cm x 33 cm. . INSCRIBED / SIGNED by the AUTHOR.. Second Edition. Oversize Hardcover (heavy). Fine condition/Fine dust jacket. xviii, 204pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.