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Chinese Dragons (Images of Asia) First Impression Edition

by Roy Bates (Author)

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This richly illustrated volume takes the reader on a journey through the complexities of dragon lore: the evolution of the Chinese dragon, the different types of dragons and their uses, the diverse art inspired by dragons, and dragon legends and sightings.

ISBN-10

0195928563
ISBN-13

978-0195928563
Edition

First Impression
Publisher

Oxford University Press
Publication date

August 29, 2002
Language

English
Dimensions

5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches
Print length

96 pages
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About the Author

Roy Bates first became captivated by Chinese dragons when working in the country in the late 1970s, and has since written numerous articles on the dragon, the Forbidden City, and other aspects of Chinese culture and history.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; First Impression edition (August 29, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195928563
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195928563
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.75 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #3,847,434 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #4,012 in Customs & Traditions Social Sciences
- #7,158 in Chinese History (Books)
- #16,506 in Arts & Photography Criticism

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Camwyn

An excellent source and a labour of love

Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2002

This book, though short, provides a remarkably detailed survey of the Chinese dragon as represented in the art of his native land. Beginning with an overview of early dragon representations and possible sources of inspiration, Mr. Bates' book goes to considerable effort to describe the many variant images and beliefs that may be found regarding dragons throughout China. I have a hard time finding the kind of information brought together here - dragons in architecture, dragons as represented on dragon robes, the beings and images popularly represented as sons of the dragon - anywhere other than highly specialized scholarly tomes. Finding as much as Mr. Bates has put forth in Chinese Dragons in such an accessible volume is a remarkably pleasant surprise. The twenty-four colour plates are just about worth the price of admission all by themselves. The author clearly knows and loves his subject.

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Valerie Meilong

An excellent book on Chinese dragons

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2002

This is a fascinating book, and I concur with the other reviewers. It is erudite, authoratative, and written in an easy-to-read style. The pictures are a delight.
It would make a perfect gift for anyone who has been to China or wants to go there,

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Amazon Customer

... that takes care of the history of a legendary beautiful creature, the Dragon

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016

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A little book that takes care of the history of a legendary beautiful creature, the Dragon.

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Kate Schultz

plus excellent Chinese history in names and years

Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2014

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I wanted to know about Chinese dragons. That's exactly what this book is about, although I could not find the four-clawed, no horns dragon which my aunt bought in China in the 1970's. 66 pages long, plus excellent Chinese history in names and years, bibliography, and index. 45 illustrations. Book is about 8 X5 inches in size. All good but extremely expensive at over $50. This is a first edition from 2002. I imagine there were no more printings because of the price.

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