About this title: This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. An ideal reference book to help one learn and explore further, while simultaneously giving greater insight into many other aspects of Chinese life ...the most authoritative guide to Chinese symbolism available to the general reader today ...a well-researched, informative and entertaining guide to the treasure trove of Chinese ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1988-04-14
ISBN-13:9780203331798ISBN:0203331796
Description: Fair. Ex-library softback book, typical library markings, no highlighting, underlining or notes, an acceptable reading, study, research book. read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Routledge Kegan & Paul, London and New York
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780415002288ISBN:0415002281
Description: Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 332 pp., illus., biblio.; 22 cm. First published under title: Lexikon chinesischer Symbole. Translated from the German. Firm binding, gently creased spine. Clean inside copy. read more
Description: 332 p. : ill.; 22 cm.; ISBN: 0415002281; LCCN: 85-8187; OCLC: 18416687; Translation of: Lexikon chinesischer Symbole; illustrated paper wrappers; book stamp on front ep; slight foxing; two micro spots on textblock foredge, else VG. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul Books Ltd
Date Published: 1986-01
ISBN-13:9780710201911ISBN:0710201915
Description: Very Good. Excellent copy. From the shelves of my store. Light shelf wear. Mild foxing on front edge. Great book for a great price. Buy risk free and enjoy...will ship promptly in a bubble wrap mailer... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Taylor & Francis(Routledge)
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780415002288ISBN:0415002281
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 5.433 by 8.504 inches. A guide describing more than 400 important chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. their use and development in chinese literature, customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly and precisely. this unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. their use and development in chinese literature and in chinese customs and attitudes to ... read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780415002288ISBN:0415002281
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Text in English, German. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 336 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780415002288ISBN:0415002281
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. Text in English, German. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 336 p. Audience: General/trade. Never used. No marks. Has very mild cover wear. read more
Description: Good. Other than dust jacket, book is in excellent condition. Book has been noticeably read/used, yet remains in clean condition. Average wear to cover, pages, and/or binding. Spine shows signs of wear. Cover/pages intact; may have highlights/ underlining which do not obscure text. Trinity City Books ships from the. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Routledge
Date Published: 1988-07-11
ISBN-13:9780415002288ISBN:0415002281
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: ROUTLEDGE CHAPMAN HALL
Date Published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780415002288ISBN:0415002281
Description: New. This unique and authoritative guide describes more than 400 important Chinese symbols, explaining their esoteric meanings and connections. Their use and development in Chinese literature and in Chinese customs and attitudes to life are traced lucidly... read more
"How everything in Chinese culture and literature can be linked to something sexual. Well, not really, but it's a very interesting book. Helpful for those of us who have a hard time remembering China's "rather" long history."
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