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 China looking good. November 21, 2007
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Well scrubbed look at current life but a well done historical look still, a great read and beautiful to look at. Just don't ask too many questions about political freedoms.
 Great book... November 6, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
I travel to China often, and wanted to learn more about the history. This book is very complete and is simply beautiful. I highly recommend this one.
Fine Photography, A Good Alternative Guide October 28, 2007
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
Here is a very good alternative to the traditional text-based guides, although, having said that, there is a good deal of information in this book as well. I don't own this yet, but I did have a good long look through it in the local bookstore and from my inspection I can tell you that the pictures (over 700 of them) are splendid and the net result is a sumptuous portrait of a vast and diverse land; its culture, people, and architecture. Absolutely brilliant. It's so good in fact, that it works as just something to have around (on the coffee table for example) even if you aren't planning a trip to China. All I want to know is why - WHY - can't I take photos like that?
Troy Parfitt, author
One Picture is Worth a Thousand Words October 19, 2007
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
The stunning new book, China: People Place Culture History, asks the question: "Please tell me who are the Chinese? Show me how to cherish memory. Please tell me of this poeple's greatness. Softly tell me; don't shout it out." The answer to this prayer by Wen Yiduo (1899-1946) is a beautiful journey into China,both ancient and modern, divided into sections under the headings: landscape, history, people, culture, and architecture. Each part tells the story through gorgeous photography, beautiful printing, and quotations from Chinese literature. The foreword by Anchee Min states that though the creators are not Chinese, they have captured the essence of her great country. The reader will gain an intimate understanding and appreciation of this force to be reckoned with in the coming century.
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