Notes On Things Korean [Hardcover]

Suzanne Crowder Han (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1996

This is a compilation of concise and informative notes on a wide spectrum of things Korean from artistic expression to wrestling.
The notes, which are illustrated with numerous sketches and drawings, are presented in glossary form under the headings Arts and Crafts, Beliefs and Customs, Games and Sports, Language and Letters, Lifestyle, Music and Dance, People, Places and Monuments, Special Days, and Miscellaneous. They include, for example, descriptions of traditional Korean arts, crafts, games, sports clothing, housing, and food, and explanations of the origins of certain customs and traditions and the significance of certain persons, places and artifacts. A bibliography and a glossary of frequently used terms are in the back of the book.

Notes on Things Korean is for anyone interested in Korean life, thought and culture.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 220 pages
• Publisher: Hollym International Corp. (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565910192
• ISBN-13: 978-1565910195
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,281,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Korean Food for Western Palates, August 22, 2000

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Christina C. Shankar "Chris NY" (Chestnut Ridge, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Korean Cookbook (Hardcover)

Having had Korean food in New York City, I looked everywhere for a good, comprehensive Korean cookbook. Korean food is a revelation if you've never had it, perfect for a cold winter night. Believe me, friends, this you want to try at home. I finally found this book, and I was pleased with the number of recipies it includes.

But on closer reading, I saw that the recipies seem somewhat simplified compared to a few other Asian recipe collections I have. (Charmaine Solomon's Complete Asian Cookbook is THE BIBLE of Asian cooking; that's what I'm comparing to.) Also, it looks like the quantities of cayenne pepper has been reduced, no doubt to cater to Western tastes.

This book was written in the 1970's, before Americans got real adventurous in their kitchens and accpeted the use of chilies in their food, so I can forgive this toned-down version of Korean cuisine. But by all means, if you are interested in a wide ranging collection of Korean recipies, and I have no doubt they are authentic, this is a good volume to own.

And if it's too bland for you, just toss in more cayenne pepper. It can't hurt...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick and simple recipes, September 29, 2005

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A. Kim (Austin, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Korean Cookbook (Hardcover)

I am a novice cook and have recently started cooking from this book. I am Vietnamese and my husband is Korean. The recipes are super-fast and easy to prepare. All the dishes I've made have turned out delicious, with the exception of kim-chi. My husband told me that Kim-chi is very difficult to make. I can't vow to the authenticity of this book since I am not Korean; however, both my husband and I enjoy the food very much. Some of our favorite foods include spring chicken soup, chicken in soy sauce, cucumber with pork, and the homemade dumplings.