Search Results: Asia from High Park Books

Seoul, Korea: National Music Research Society, 1974. Illustrated Wraps. Very Good+. Songs of the prolific Korean composer, scholar & founder of South Korea's Dong-A Engineering Institute (1939) and Hanyang University (1914 - 2008). No slip cover is included. 296 pages with music, Korean & English lyrics and monochrome photographs. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. INSCRIBED to O. J. Firestone, Ottawa civil servant / economist / educator and prodigious - incredibly important Canadian art collector. Uncommon association copy.

2011. Soft cover. Very Good+. Single-frame comics about Chinese life, society & government by the Shanghai-born Chinese cartoonist, social satirist & illustrator (1916 - 2009). Ding Cong lost his right to publish in 1957 for being a 'rightist' common to many Chinese artists. His work often featured corruption, bureaucracy and money-fever. Rehabilitation came in 1979, with the start of the reform era. Orange & white illustrated covers with french flaps. 141 pages with full-page B&W cartoons. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall

2011. Soft cover. Very Good. Single-frame comics about Chinese life, society & government by the Shanghai-born Chinese cartoonist, social satirist & illustrator (1916 - 2009). Ding Cong lost his right to publish in 1957 for being a 'rightist' common to many Chinese artists. His work often featured corruption, bureaucracy and money-fever. Rehabilitation came in 1979, with the start of the reform era. Orange & white illustrated covers with french flaps. 153 pages with full-page B&W cartoons. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Small scuff to spine.

2011. Soft cover. Near Fine. Single-frame comics about Chinese life, society & government by the Shanghai-born Chinese cartoonist, social satirist & illustrator (1916 - 2009). Ding Cong lost his right to publish in 1957 for being a rightist common to many Chinese artists. His work often featured orruption, bureaucracy and money-fever. Rehabilitation came in 1979, with the start of the reform era. Orange & white illustrated covers with french flaps. 181 pages with full page B&W cartoons. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall.

2011. Soft cover. Very Good+. Single-frame comics about Chinese life, society & government by the Shanghai-born Chinese cartoonist, social satirist & illustrator (1916 - 2009). Ding Cong lost his right to publish in 1957 for being a 'rightist' common to many Chinese artists. His work often featured corruption, bureaucracy and money-fever. Rehabilitation came in 1979, with the start of the reform era. Orange & white illustrated covers with french flaps. 269 pages with full-page B&W cartoons. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall

China Intercontinental Press, 2002. First Edition . Pictorial Hardcover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. A self congratulatory book on the accomplishment and advancements in Chinese industry, sports and culture and an announcement to the world that China is now a influential, full partner in in world affairs. Large 4to (12" X 8 1/2"), laminated illustrated, red boards. 128 pages with many photos and company advertising. No DJ Issued (Assumed). Bilingual text in English and Chinese.

Springer / Praxis, 2005. Soft cover. Fine. Springer Praxis Books in Astronomy and Space Sciences (xxi) 349 pages with appendices, B&W photos, sources & index. Extra shipping may be required

China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, 1984. Very Good+/Very Good -. A large album of gorgous masterpieces, by contemporary artists that reflects tthe artistic style and features of traditional Chinese paintings. Dated February, 1984 and printed by Jingme Printing House. Oatmeal cloth hardbound with gilt Chinese lettering on front cover.Very slight wear to cloth edges, binding very slightly loose at top edge. Slight rippling to inside cover paper due to nature of paper and design, Pages clean, tight and unmarked. 139 pages with index of artists. There is very little text, except for an editor's note in Chinese and English and the artist's name with each work and its title. Grey, illustrated DJ has edgewear, some wear to corners/spine edge and six 1/4" - 1/2" tears to top edge which has minor creasing. Nice copy of unusual publication. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Seoul, Korea: National Music Research Society, 1974. Illustrated Wraps. Very Good+/Very Good+. Songs of the prolific Korean composer, scholar & founder of South Korea's Dong-A Engineering Institute (1939) and Han Yang University (1914 - 2008). 296 pages with music, Korean & English lyrics and monochrome photographs. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Illustrated covers enclosed in plastic wraps. No slip cover is included. INSCRIBED to O. J. Firestone, Ottawa civil servant / economist / educator, prodigious and incredibly important Canadian art collector. Uncommon association copy.

Chongquin, China: Three Gorges Museum. Illustrated Wraps. Near Fine. English & Chines text. Red illustrated wraps with french flaps. 64 pages with full-page. colour plates. Very slight edgewear

Chnagzamtog, Thimphu: KMT Press, 2000. Assumed First Edition . Trade Paperback. Very Good+/No DJ Issued. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. A novelette that provides glimpse into the contemporary Bhutanes society in the form of a tragic romance. The author is a Lecturer in the Teacher Training College, Paro. 97 pages with glossary. Slight corner /edg wear and tiny scuff on front cover. Pages clean, tight and unmarked. Scarce

2010. Illustrated Wraps. Fine. Pictorial softcover. English & Chinese text. 158 pages filled with colour photos. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Printed in Canada. Uncommon.

Hong Kong : Hong Kong University Press, 2014. Soft cover. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Glossy illustrated wraps with french flaps.(xxiv) 348 pages with maps, appendices, sources & index. Extra shipping may be required

China Intercontinental Press, 2005. Soft cover. Near Fine. Beige card covers with french flaps. 238 pages with B&W photos. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall

Oxford, England: Oxford University Press, 1998. Paperback. Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Oxford India Paperbacks A drama based on the Mahabharata myth by the eminent playwright & actor t he (x1) 74 pages. Translated to English from the original Kannada. Minor corner wear.

Beijing, China: Zhaohua Publishing House, 1986. First Edition . Paperback. Very Good+/No DJ Issued. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Lou Jiaben. Beautiful, colour-illustrated story of a young village girl's imprisonment by a demon and how she manages to outwit and kill the demon, The Dai village and ethnic group is located along the southern China border. Very slight corner wear. Pages clean, tight and unmarked.

Toronto: Alfred Knopf Canada, 2006. First Canadian . Soft cover. Near Fine. UNCORRECTED PROOF. Memoir by the Iranian lawyer, human rights advocate (1947 -) & Nobel Peace Prize winner. Moaveniis is a California-born, Iranian-American journalist and writer. Blue card covers with black type. 222pp. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Very slight soiling to page ends.

Toronto: Royal Ontario Museum, 1975. Illustrated Wraps. Very Good+. 234 pages with B&W illustrations & index. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Dark, blue illustrated wraps Minor edgewear & inscription to a former owner on inside front page. Pages clean, tight and unmarked. Due to size & weight, extra shipping WILL be required outside Canada. If outside Canada, please do not order before contacting us first by email to determine proper postage.

Brampton, Ontario Canada: Self Published, 1998. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine +/Near Fine. A photographic celebration of Philippines 100-year independence, endorsed by the country's National Centennial Commission. The author / photographer moved to Canada from the Philippines in 1973. 535 of 5000 copies. Blue, oblong 4to (9 1/4" x 11 3/4") boards. 100 pages with select full-page colour photos by Joyce Rodriguez. Slight wear to corners and edge of dust jacket. Extra shipping required outside Ontario due to size & weight.

Toronto: Doubleday Canada, 1999. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine +. The former Globe & Mail China correspondent & present columnist reflects on the 50th anniversary of the revolution and her time spent there. Wong was the author of Red China Blues. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall, 331 page with index. INSCRIBED BY AUTHOR and signed in English and Chinese on full title page, Later edition.