Tian yuan illustrator (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Beijing, 1983; purple cloth spine with blue spine titles and gray paper cover with gold cover titles; mild wear and rubbing to boards; white dust jacket with black cover titles and spine titles; mild corner and edge wear; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; sticker on rear cover; interior is clean and unmarked.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: None (As Issued?). First Edition, First Thus. Text/NEW. Gilt embossed boards w/pastedown/NF w/trace edge & surface rubs. DJ/None (as Issued?). PO name to fEP. LAID-IN: Two 1981, advanced samples of commentory stamps to be issued by Canton, Kwangtung. Charming, whimsical collection of Chinese watercolors inspired by traditional, folk themes long favoured in children's toys & ornamentations. In a real sense Tian Yuan's free brush work is a record of art as a "written" language beyond the confines of script. The last illustration is of beloved Pigsy of the 16th century tale of the Monkey King --- a major presence in popular operas, and introduced to the West through translations of British sinologist Arthur Waley (1889-1966). Tian Yuen (Author-Illustrator) (illustratore). …