{"product_id":"chinese-characters-deluxe-slipcase-edition-hardcover","title":"Chinese Characters: Deluxe Slipcase Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJustin Winslett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis luxurious silkbound hardback is an enlightening guide to Chinese characters, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efeaturing delightful full-color illustrations and presented in a decorative slipcase .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChinese characters, or hanzi, form one of the oldest writing systems in the world. They have been widely used across a variety of East Asian languages throughout history, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. They form a core part of the cultural heritage of China, and their elegant design has spawned a tradition of calligraphy that is as much an art form as a means of communication. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This beautiful, gold-embossed book includes 200 characters with an explanation of their meaning, their history and composition so that readers can learn what makes this fascinating language so unique. Accompanied by traditional Chinese illustrations in full color, this volume makes a perfect gift for anyone interested in the subject. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Silkbound Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustin Winslett \u003c\/b\u003eis a lecturer in Chinese Studies at the University of Sheffield and has previously taught at the universities of Cambridge, Manchester and Oxford. He has a particular focus on classical and literary Chinese, as well as a deep interest in Chinese history and culture more widely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.7 x 6.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766062448928,"sku":"9781398820890","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/07360ad3074c91433cd9ecfab292137e.webp?v=1780284686","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/chinese-characters-deluxe-slipcase-edition-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}