China [Hardcover]

Guang Guo (Editor), Ming Tan (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 2009

A luxuriously packaged photographic tour of China's most spectacular natural scenery and architectural landmarks.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The ultimate China lover's Christmas present. This is not just any book. The images...are breathtaking--artistic, unseen shots of both iconic and obscure destinations. --Condé Nast Traveler

Beautifully crafted full-color images that are certain to take your breath away. It takes a book of this magnitude to even attempt to capture the natural and cultural wonders of this land. -- Shutterbug Magazine

Travelers, nature gazers, and dreamers will love this book. -- Library Journal

From the Publisher

The 238 breathtaking color photographs in this oversized volume take us on a visual journey through the greatest splendors of China's varied geography and the chief monuments of its 5,000-year-old civilization. These remarkable images show us the country's most famous landmarks--like the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, and the terra-cotta army of the First Qin Emperor--as we have never seen them before, and provide us with a spectacular introduction to less familiar but just as fascinating attractions, like the great tulous, or earthen houses, of Fujian Province; the terraced fields of Yuanyang County; and the multicolored travertine lakes of Huanglong Valley. Extended captions at the back of the book provide a concise introduction to the history and significance of each of the forty-four locales depicted, twenty-eight of which have been designated as World Heritage sites.

This beautiful volume is not only a celebration of the natural and cultural wonders that have made China the most popular tourist destination in Asia and one of the four most popular in the world overall; it is also a collector's item in its own right. With its oversize panoramic format, twelve gatefolds, and handsome slipcase, China is a testament to the bookbinder's craft.

Every copy includes one of ten different signed and numbered digital photographic prints, each of which is strictly limited to an edition of only three hundred. In short, China is the ultimate gift for anyone with an interest in the Middle Kingdom.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 244 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Press (September 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789210177
• ISBN-13: 978-0789210173
• Product Dimensions: 18.3 x 12.5 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning views of China, April 11, 2010

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Pamela Robinson (Long Island) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: China (Hardcover)

The oversized volume "China" is sheer beauty from cover to cover, with 238 magnificent photos depicting sites obscure and well-known across the vast, ancient country.

We see scenes from such popular tourist sites as the Forbidden City, the terra-cotta soldiers of the Emperor Qin and the Great Wall. But we also get to see the lakes of Huanglong Valley, the Yungang Grottoes, vast gardens and the spectacular countryside; the imperial palace; the earthen houses of Fujian province; the skylines of China's thriving and modern cities, mountainside temples rising through the mist and much more.

The photos, by Ming Tan, are so deep and rich in color that at times, they almost look like paintings. Many spread across two pages, providing an unparalleled panorama matched only by a live visit to the sites. Of the 44 locations shown, 28 are designed as World Heritage sites.

The book, which measures 18.4 inches x 12.6 x 1.8 inches, arrives in a slipcase. The book is in itself a work of art. It is a perfect choice for any fan of China, its art and architecture or its history.