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Yang Shen, Book I, 1st Edition
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Yankee Mandarin, Book I
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“…journey to undiscovered countries, and boldly go where few have gone before.” A Review of Tom Carter’s China, Portrait of a People
Tom Carter’s photography book CHINA: Portrait of a People (second printing 2013, Blacksmith Books) is a remarkable photo-essay of China today, broad in scope and comprehensive of subject. Even when contrasted with the work of his predecessors, discussed below, there is … Continue reading
John Thomson Photographs Discussed in Online Audio
Just happened upon an interesting and detailed talk on the 19th century photographs of John Thomson. The audio discussion at KERA ListenLive, features host Krys Boyd talking with organizer of the exhibit Betty Yao, MBE of Credential International Arts Management in London, … Continue reading
Posted in Book Reviews, Writer's Corner, Yang Shen, the God from the West, Book I, Yankee Mandarin
Tagged Amy Hofland, Betty Yao, China Through the Lens of John Thomson 1868-1872, China: Portrait of a People, Crow Collection of Asian Art, Dr. John Dudgeon, Ever Victorious Army, James Lande, John Thompson, KERA, KERA ListenLive, Krys Boyd, Manchu Bride, Old China Books, photography, Photography of China, Tom Carter, Yang Fang, 楊坊
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Lantern Light – The Pearl Kitchen Photo Challenge
The Pearl Kitchen weblog has posted some very fine photographs of the subtle illumination given off by Chinese paper lanterns, which come in all sizes and shapes. I remember fondly the lantern festivals in Taipei in the 1960s and 70s, … Continue reading
Posted in Writer's Corner
Tagged Chinese Lantern, Lung Shan Temple, paper lanterns, Penang, photography, Taipei, The Pearl Kitchen
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