East Asian Art

Beijing: Rong Bao Zhai, 1952. This is a faithful reproduction of the seventeenth century edition, made from re-cut blocks and even incorporating the blind-stamping technique of gauffrage (gonghua - embossed design). The original was first published in 1633. This edition was published in 1952 by the historian Zheng Zhenduo and the author Lu Xun. Complete work in 4 volumes with over 280 images. Wonderful woodblock prints and gonghua embossing on Xuan paper. Chinese text. In its original silk tapestry folding outer case, held together by bone clasps. Four soft back books in sandstone-coloured paper binding with gold flecks. The books and case are all in very good condition. One label has a tiny tear, and there is some very minor light spotting to a few pages. The label and silk to the outer shows minimal handling. 315 x 210 mm (12½ x 8¼ inches). Hu Zhengyan (胡正言) (c. 1584 – 1674) was a Chinese artist, printmaker and publisher. He worked in calligraphy, traditional Chinese painting, and… Read More

Text in English and Chinese. This Book is in Very Good Condition. The Dust Jacket (protected by a New Brodart Dust Jacket Protector) has Light Edgewear, including Small, Light Creases along the Top Edge of the Rear Cover, and Light Surface Wear, mostly consisting of Scratches to the Rear Cover but No Tears, Stains, or Other Major Damage. The Hardcover Boards retain Sharp Corners with No Tears, Creases, Stains, or Any Major Damage. The Binding is Strong, Intact, and Undamaged. The Interior is Clean and Unmarked with No Writing, Highlighting, or Underlining and with No Tears, Creases, Stains, Mold, or Any Major Damage. The Page Edges have No Remainder Mark, Foxing, Stains, or Any Major Damage. Securely Packed and Promptly Shipped.

Chicago: Henry Regnery Company, c. 1973. Hardcover. No DJ. Orange buckram over boards. Binding is tight; interior is clean and bright. Corners lightly rubbed; front lower corner bumped; edges show mild abrasion. Else Fine. Photo is of the copy here at Barbed Wire Books.

With photographs by Thomas Laird, this is a beautiful tour of Tibetan Tantric art! The price has been clipped from the dustjacket.. Because of this book's size and weight, all shipping will be individually quoted and will depend upon the shipping method and the destination.

New York: Rubin Museum of Art, 2012. Hardcover. Color illus. boards, 320 pp., many color illustrations. in near fine, as new condition.
About the book: Issued in conjunction with an exhibition of paintings rendered by Chöying Dorje (1604-1674), the 10th Karmapa, or head of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. With a number of thematic and illustrated essays that follow his artistic career and life, as well as specific aspects of his artwork. Includes many full-color, vibrant illustrations. Nice!