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Hong Kong: Urban Council, 1990. Catalogue of an exhibition in the Hong Kong Museum of History. Essays and objects are grouped under the following categories: Folklore and Children, Children's Hairstyles, Symbols and Legends, Toys and Games, Children's Clothing, Baby Carriers, Children's Hats, Accessories, Jewellery and Charms. A lovely and informative catalogue. Cover shows very light shelf wear; interior as new. Bilingual English & Chinese, 112 pp., over 90 col. & 25 historical b&w plates.. First Edition. Softbound. Very Good. 21 x 26 cm.

London: School of Oriental and African Studies, 1997. A catalogue published to accompany at exhibition held at the PDF from 22 April to 22 August, 1997, featuring a selection of Chinese snuff bottles drawn from the renowned J & J Collection. The text and illustrations focus on various aspects of connoisseurship - form and accessories, symbolism, materials used, and snuff bottles portrayed in Chinese painting. A small catalogue, still containing much valuable information for the collector. 23 pp. staple-bound, 16 col. ill.'s, 2 line drawings. First Edition. Softbound. New. 24 x 22 cm..

Hong Kong: Blacksmith Books, 2006. The author spent a year gaining the trust of Hong Kong's sex workers, interviewing nearly fifty hookers, toy boys, transsexual prostitutes, 'mama-sans' and brothel owners, providing the reader with rare first-hand insights into the city's ubiquitous sex industry. 276 pp. . First Edition. Softbound. Very Good. 20 x 15 cm..

Hong Kong: Chinese University of HK, 2002. A monograph on the modern trade in antiquities in mainland China, based on research on a specific complex in Xiamen, Fujian Province. The author explores the history of the trade and its development in light of the overall growth in China's economic fortunes. Differentiating between guwan (essentially curios) and wenwu, or objects of real cultural significance, the author traces the trade in both categories, in relation to the social transitions, particularly the migration from village to urban areas, that China has undergone in recent years. A fascinating insight into the booming trade in Chinese art and antiquities. 20 pp.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine/n/a. 22 x 14 cm.

London: Collins, 1946. A biography of the one of the most remarkable British colonial leaders in Asia, and the founder of the modern city of Singapore. Self-educated as a linguist, archaeologist, ethnologist and natural historian, in his relatively short life Raffles contributed significantly to Western knowledge of the cultures and environment of the Malay world, and also to the restoration of some of the region's most important ancient sites. Spine sunned, previous owner's name on FFEP, internal pages lightly tanned but all clean and unmarked. 144 pp., 1 b&w photo, EP map.. Third edition.. Hardbound. Good. 19 x 12 cm..

London: School of Oriental and African Studies, 1972. Monograph Series No. 1. A treatise on the early lacquerware products of the Ryukyu Islands, primarily Okinawa, addressing artistic influences, techniques (mother-of-pearl inlay, painted and carved) and trade relations involving these wares. A seminal reference by a renowned scholar and collector. 52 pp., 23 b&w plates illustrating many examples of such lacquerware, including some line drawings and detailed photos of decorative elements, 1 map. A new/unread copy.. First Edition. Softbound. New. 23 x 18 cm..

Hong Kong: Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong, 1987. Painted Pottery in the Chinese Neolithic, by Hsio-Yen Shih; The Evolution of Southern Bronze Styles in China during the Eastern Zhou Period, by Colin Mackenzie; Chinese Art in the Burrell Collection, by Shelagh McPherson; The Hatcher Junk: A Shipwrecked Porcelain Cargo of the 1640s, by Colin Sheaf; Aesthetics of Studious Delight: Literati Works of Art, by Paul Moss 83 pp, 150 b&w illustrations. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. 29 x 21 cm.

Singapore: Oxford University Press, 1991. This volume covers all the main Hindu and Buddhist movements in Central and East Java constructed between the seventh and fifteenth centuries. A major contribution, incorporating the most recent archaeological discoveries about the most significant monuments which are readily accessible in Southeast Asia. Interior pages lightly tanned, otherwise completely clean and unmarked. viii, 101 pp., 12 col. and 22 b&w plates, 21 plans and line drawings.. First Edition. Softbound. Very Good. 19 x 13 cm..

Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1976. Written with a rare combination of analysis and speculation, this comprehensive study of Javanese religion is one of the few books on the religion of a non-Western people which emphasizes variation and conflict in belief as well as similarity and harmony. The reader becomes aware of the intricacy and depth of Javanese spiritual life and the problems of political and social integration reflected in the religion. Cover conners slightly bumped, occasional light pencil marginalia. xv, 396 pp., 2 maps.. Softbound. Very Good. 23 x 15 cm..

London: School of Oriental and African Studies, 1972. Monograph Series No. 2. The author explores the stylistic relationships between Chinese ceramics dating from the Tang to the Yuan with Chinese and Middle Eastern (Sassanian) metalcraft, the latter having been imported into China beginning in the 6th century. Illustrations are of objects drawn from museum collections worldwide. An important reference by a renowned scholar in the field. 50 pp., 38 objects illustrated in b&w, 1 map. A new/unread copy.. First Edition. Softbound. New. 23 x 18 cm..

Singapore: Oxford University Press, 1987. The city of Yogyakarta is in the heartland of Central Java and is the cradle of Javanese culture. Founded in the eighth century, it is within reach of the great Hindu-Buddhist monuments of the eighth and ninth centuries of Borobudur and Prambanan. The author, who lived in the city, describes its history, the monuments in and around it, its people and the arts and crafts practiced there, with insight and sympathy. ix, 101 pp., 16 col. plates, 6 maps & plans.. First Edition. Softbound. Very Good. 19 x 13 cm..

Canberra: Australian National University, Faculty of Asian Studies, 1990. Includes 1679 Vietnamese words or phrases commonly found in the archaeological literature, each with English translation; English index. ix, 103 pp.. First Edition. Softbound. As New. 25 x 18 cm..

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2014. The 19th century was one of the most tumultuous in recent Burmese history, encompassing as it did three brutal wars between British and Burmese forces. The outcome of these conflicts, as well as of a series of bloody internal rebellions and murderous court intrigues, was the humiliating annexation first of the southern part of the country, followed eventually by the subjugation of the entire Burmese kingdom by the colonial government of British India. Ohara skillfully reveals these turbulent events through the shifting fortunes of Sai Win's family, as well as by the relationship of two long-time friends, Sai Win, a Burmese and Speirs, an Englishman, both honourable men. Along the way the author provides fascinating glimpses of the rhythms and minutae of Burmese traditional life. This warm and approachable tale comprises the second part of a trilogy on British Burma. Both this volume and the complete trilogy are recommended reading for young and old alike who have… Leer más

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2013. In the waning years of his life, an elderly Burmese gentleman, a retired Court official in the early 19th century, writes letters to his young grandson. In the sixteen messages that comprise the chapters of this book, the old man, drawing examples from his deep knowledge of the country's recent history, its folklore and religion, attempts to convey to the boy the wisdom and most important lessons that he can distill from his life. Partly historical, partly philosophical, enjoyably readable, there is something for all generations in this delightful work of historical fiction. "It is the artful mix of history and solid ethnographic data with an intimate voice that makes Letters from a Burmese Grandfather succeed so well... the reader is introduced to Burman culture with a high degree of nuance and detail, a clear testament to O'Hara's research. ...the letters spark interest in further study and reflection about the traditions of Burma, a delightful foretaste… Leer más

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2006. A renowned American novelist once wrote that one 'can never go home again', but as the author demonstrates in this delightful and subtle account, such is not the case--we can and should cherish our past and, from time to time, we must reaffirm our roots. O'Hara's homecoming to Burma, as he gives us glimpses into a youth that was punctuated by hardship and loss, reveals a character determined to succeed, even at the expense of abandoning his country of birth. In parallel it points to some of the causes of that nation's failure to realize its great potential. The author, Randolph O'Hara, MBE, is a retired civil servant residing in Hong Kong. During his career he played a pivotal role in the development of local cultural facilities in the former British colonial administration. 73 pp, 10 b&w illustrations. . First Edition. Soft Cover. New. 20 x 13 cm..

Bangkok: Orchid Press Subtitle: 'From Toasted Sandwiches to Balinese Smoked Duck'. Forth Delicious Years is the story of Bali's most enduring culinary landmark - Murni's Warung in Ubud. Narrated by some of the Warung's most intriguing patrons, with a preface by Murni herself, the book tells the story of how a humble roadside stall became an institution - in fact a 'must visit' on a magical 'must visit' island. This easy to read and immensely enjoyable collection of vignettes has been published to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Murni's Warung in 2014. 152 pp., 43 b&w photos. *** Winner of the Gormand International Food Culture in Print Award, 2019! ***. First. Soft Cover. New/n/a. 21 x 14.5 cm..

Hong Kong: Oriental Ceramic Society of Hong Kong, 1982. Some Notes on Chinese Furniture, by Robert Ellsworth; Chinese Art from British Collections through the Years, by Roger Bluett; Kraak Porcelains, by Barbara Harrison; Auguste Borget, by Robin Hutcheon; Chinese Paintings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, by Edmund Capon 61 pp, 47 colour and 44 b&w illustrations. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. 29 x 21 cm.

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2007. Memories from Afar follows the lives of two young men in Burma-one of royal blood and one commoner-whose lives, while separated by some 60 years in time, are linked by shared custom, traditions and beliefs. Both are forced to struggle against and eventually to flee from oppression; on the one hand that of court intrigue and violence, and on the other, the harsh effects of poverty and a broken home. The parallels continue into their senior years, lived in exile far from their homeland. O'Hara's novella is a whimsical and nostalgic view of growing up in troubled times, of finding the strength to endure and eventually, in one way or another, to prevail. Along this journey, the author introduces us to the sights and sounds of life in traditional Burma. 68 pp., b&w illustrations. First Edition. Soft Cover. New. 20 x 13 cm..

Bangkok: Orchid Press, 2008. In the final years of colonial Burma, young Andrew Wells arrives in Rangoon to assume a post in the Commissioner's office, assigned to seek solutions for escalating crime and social unrest in the countryside. As he grows fond of his adopted country, its people, and in particular of a comely Burmese, Mya Shwe, in the cipher office, Andrew also begins to penetrate the cultural veil that obscures, for many in the colonial administration, the underlying causes of unrest. The gentle romance between Andrew and Mya Shwe unfolds against a backdrop of upheaval and eventually violence in the troubled colony, leading to dramatic changes in both of their lives. Redolent of the final years of colonial Burma, O'Hara’s book has much to teach the reader on the flavour of Burmese culture as well as the emergence of the independent state in the first half of the 20th century. 132 pp.. First Edition. Soft Cover. New. 20 x 13 cm..

Kathmandu: Mera Publications, 2004. A tale of life in Dolpo, a region in Nepal on the border of Tibet. The book tells the story of Namsel, a young girl who lived in Dolpo several centuries ago, and who grows up to be a great painter. Tenzin Norbu, the artist whose paintings illustrate this book, hails from a long lineage of Dolpo painters. One of the renowned artists in his family was a woman like Namsel. As such, Clear Sky, Red Earth is a story born from the real-life experience of Tenzin Norbu, the oral and written history of Dolpo and the kingdom of Lo (Mustang), both culturally Tibetan regions of northern Nepal, and from the imaginations of author and illustrator, friends who share a love for this region's history and culture, as well as for storytelling. Intended for readers ages 7-12, but can also be enjoyed by big kids. [vii], 48 pp., col. and b&w sketches throughout, map.. First Edition. Softbound. Very Good. 21 x 28 cm..