Inside Asia, Volume 2 (v. 2) (English, French and German Edition) [Hardcover]

Sunil Sethi (Author), TASCHEN (Editor), Reto Guntli (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2007

Holy temples to posh hotels: exceptional interiors from Indonesia to Japan Zen. Soothing. Mystical. Meditative. All the most serene words in the world couldn?t begin to describe the effect of Asia's most beautiful interiors. Whether it's a monastery in Tibet, a coffee plantation in Java, or a Tadao Ando-designed house in Japan, each interior chosen for this book is remarkable not only for its aesthetics but for its spirit. The book is ?clothed? in a silk-like curry-colored fabric adorned with chrysanthemum flowers. These interiors have what it takes to transport you to a sacred place; breathe deeply, delve in, and be inspired. 51 locations in Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Hong Kong, China, and Japan Highlights include: ? holy temples and Buddhist monasteries ? posh hotels and charming guest houses ? Balinease bamboo architecture ? Javanese coffee plantations ? modern contemporary houses in Japan designed by Shigeru Ban, Kengo Kuma, and Tadao Ando

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About the Author

Angelika Taschen studied art history and German literature in Heidelberg, gaining her doctorate in 1986. Working for TASCHEN since 1987, she has published numerous titles on the themes of architecture, photography, design, and contemporary art. Sunil Sethi is a leading journalist, newspaper columnist, and television anchor based in India. His writings have appeared in a variety of publications around the world. Sethi is also the author of TASCHEN's Indian Interiors. Swiss photographer Reto Guntli, based in Zurich, regularly travels the world taking photos for international magazines. He has published numerous books and contributed to TASCHEN publications such as Great Escapes Asia and Great Escapes Europe.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 447 pages
• Publisher: Taschen (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English, French, German
• ISBN-10: 3822848190
• ISBN-13: 978-3822848197
• Product Dimensions: 12.8 x 9.8 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,184,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Photography, April 16, 2009

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Derek Morris "Derek" (Woodland Hills, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Inside Asia, Volume 1 (v. 1) (English, French and German Edition) (Hardcover)

When I first opened this book at a bookstore, I had to sit in the cafe and finish it because I couldn't sit it down. The pictures are extraordinary...they transport you to another world you wouldn't ordinarily see. Sure, I've traveled extensively but the pictures here provide an experience I wouldn't have access to. I bought the book as a present for myself. THis book is part travelouge/home and hotel decor all in one.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Prominent map error suggests careless editing, November 28, 2007

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Edward Coltman (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Inside Asia, Volume 1 (v. 1) (English, French and German Edition) (Hardcover)

In the large map highlighting the contents of this volume, the Kingdom of Bhutan has been omitted, and its sovereign territory annexed to that of the People's Republic of China. (BTW, the same error is repeated in the analogous map in Volume 2.)

The disappearance from these volumes of a member state of the United Nations -- the sovereignty of which is *not* in dispute -- is disappointing, not to say shocking, particularly when neighboring Tibet -- the sovereignty of which *is* a matter of controversy -- is a focus of Volume 1. This lapse suggests rather careless editing.