ISBN10: 0970171617, ISBN13: 9780970171610, [publisher: Kotan Publishing, Reno, NV] Hardcover First Edition xxii, 277pp, index, bibliography, col ills. Or boards in jacket. As new. Takano is the first writer and one of few foreigners to have stayed in the Golden Triangle region of Burma. This book recounts his 7 months spent in a traditional Wa mountain village, his participation in the complete cycle of opium cultivation and the everyday lives of the farmers. As readers are drawn into the life of the Wa, one dependant on opium production, Takano is increasingly drawn into an opium dependence of his own, unwittingly becoming part of the very story he came to tell. We are introduced to the Wa's leaders and Takano brings us a picture of life behind the battle lines of the war against drugs and terrorism. Size: 8vo
[Ashmore, QLD, Australia] [Publication Year: 2002]

Reno, NV Kotan Publishing 2002 First Edition Hard Cover Fine in Fine jacket 8vo. xxii, 277pp, index, bibliography, col ills. Or boards in jacket. As new. Takano is the first writer and one of few foreigners to have stayed in the Golden Triangle region of Burma. This book recounts his 7 months spent in a traditional Wa mountain village, his participation in the complete cycle of opium cultivation and the everyday lives of the farmers. As readers are drawn into the life of the Wa, one dependant on opium production, Takano is increasingly drawn into an opium dependence of his own, unwittingly becoming part of the very story he came to tell. We are introduced to the Wa's leaders and Takano brings us a picture of life behind the battle lines of the war against drugs and terrorism.

ISBN10: 0970171617, ISBN13: 9780970171610, [publisher: Kotan Publishing, Reno, NV] Hardcover First Edition Collectible/Gift Quality. Book and dust jacket are both spotless and undamaged. They will be bubble-wrapped and carefully packed in a sturdy box to ensure safe transit.
[Turlock, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2002]
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Tokyo / Reno, NV Kotan Publishing 2002 First Edition, First printing Hard Cover Stated first edition. "1" in number row. AS NEW IN DUST JACKET. Translated by Carol Baba.

Kotan, Date: 2002-07-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 2002. Kotan ISBN 0970171617 9780970171610 [US]