Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: SMC Publishing Inc., Taipei, Taiwan, 2009
ISBN 10: 9576387132 ISBN 13: 9789576387135
Anbieter: MKK Books Hua Hin, Hua Hin, PRACH, Thailand
Erstausgabe
Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. 1st Edition. Factory-sealed copy of The Chinese Encounter with Opium: Dreams of Colored Clouds and Orchid Fragrance. The book remains in the original publisher's shrink-wrap; only a small section of the plastic is torn along the edge, but the volume itself is completely untouched and in Like New condition. Dust jacket colors are bright and glossy beneath the wrap, with no visible wear. Lavishly produced and richly illustrated, this work explores the material culture, visual symbolism, and social history of opium in late Qing China. Features high-resolution color plates, detailed commentary, and scholarly context. Published by SMC Publishing in Taipei, known for high-quality art and cultural monographs. An increasingly scarce title, especially in unopened condition. Ideal for collectors of Chinese art, opium history, Qing decorative arts, and Asian material culture.