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ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill, 78] Hardcover Text in English. 297 pp. Edge wear. Straddling the equator and bridging the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the Indonesian archipelago has been a crossroads for millennia, a place not only where West met East, but where indigenous societies traded as freely in knowledge as they did in pepper and cloves. The richness of the archipelago's land and seas is mirrored in its linguistic wealth. Hundreds of distinct languages are to be found in Indonesia, and many ethnic groups have their own scripts and writing traditions, as well as distinctive writing materials and media. Yet Indonesian manuscripts are virtually unknown outside Indonesia. Even scholars have only limited access to the tens of thousands of manuscripts in public and private collections in Indonesia and abroad. Illuminations: The Writing Traditions of Indonesia is the first comprehensive treatment in any language of the subject. It traces the development of the art of writing in Indonesia, beginning with the diffusion of Indic scripts and the creation of indigenous scripts as seen stone and copperplate inscriptions; classical Javanese writings and the Javanese manuscript tradition; the spread and influence of Arabic script and calligraphy and the illuminated book-form manuscripts of the Islamic tradition; the elaborate letters and seals of the Malay writing tradition; manuscripts from Aceh; the lontar, or palm-leaf manuscripts of ...
Ann Kumar, John H. McGlynn, Mastini Hardjoprakoso, Perpustakaan Nasional (Indonesia)
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ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Lontar Foundation ; Weatherhill, Jakarta, New York] Hardcover ex-library. Lacks DJ. xxii, 297 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 33 cm. Contents: 1. Ancient begininngs: the spread of Indic scripts 2. The sovereighnty of beauty: classical Javanese writings 3. In the language of the divine: the contribution of Arabic 4. Mediating time and space: the Malay writing tradition 5. Poetry and worship: manuscripts from Aceh 6. Cultural plurality: the Sudanese of West Java 7. Leaves of palm: Balinese Lontar 8. Outpost of traditions: the Island of Lombok 9. Textual gateways: the Javanese manuscript tradition 10. A legacy of two homelands: Chinese manuscript literature 11. A separate empire: writings of South Sulawesi 12. Bark, bones, and bamboo: Batak traditions of Sumatra 13. Ancient links: the mystery of South Sumatra 14. The decline of the manuscript tradition 15. The preservation of manuscripts in Indonesia [Chadwell Heath, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1996]
Weatherhill, Date: 1996 12.75" x 9.75". xxii, 297 pp. Physical materials, literary forms, religious and philosophical works, manuscripts of magic, literature, poetry, drama, history, and legal treatises. "Over 380 full-color reproductions." Navy blue cloth with gold design and lettering on spine and front board. Bright clean copy. DJ has some light shelf wear, gold company sticker on front panel. This book weighs 2.4 kg, extra postage may be requested. 1996. Weatherhill ISBN 0834803496 9780834803497 [CA]
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill] Hardcover 12.75" x 9.75". xxii, 297 pp. Physical materials, literary forms, religious and philosophical works, manuscripts of magic, literature, poetry, drama, history, and legal treatises. "Over 380 full-color reproductions." Navy blue cloth with gold design and lettering on spine and front board. Bright clean copy. DJ has some light shelf wear, gold company sticker on front panel. This book weighs 2.4 kg, extra postage may be requested. [Calgary, AB, Canada] [Publication Year: 1996]
In overall good condition, no pages missing. Shipping can take between 2-6weeks for international deliveries. Hardback copies may or may not have dust jackets, please get in contact for more information. ISBN 0834803496 9780834803497 [GB]
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill] Hardcover First Edition Book is in fine condition. 297pp with colour photographs and illustrations. [Birmingham, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1996]
Weatherhill 1996 1st Edition Hardcover Very Good in Very Good jacket Book Hard bound in dust jacket. First edition stated on the copyright page. A nice copy with only the most minor wear to dust jacket edges. [ Heavy-Please contact for overseas shipping quote ]
New York: Weatherhill / Lontar, Date: 1996. Nineteen contributors explore the incredibly rich written traditions of Indonesia, home to literally hundreds of distinct spoken dialects, and a wealth of written forms. Describes scripts developed from various Indic, Arabic, Roman and Chinese systems, imported with immigrants to the archipelago over many centuries, as well as a myriad of indigenous scripts, recorded using as many different techniques and materials. Illustrated or illuminated texts of secular, Hindu-Buddhist and Islamic significance are discussed, along with texts on subjects as varied as divination, Kakawin poetry, mythology, royal edicts and historical biography. Includes supplementary essays on papermaking, seals and signatures, modern efforts at preservation. The only comprehensive treatment of this fascinating subject in any language. 319 pp., over 380 colour and occasional monochrome illustrations, bibliography, index. First Edition. Hard Cover. As New/As New. 33 x 24.5 cm. 1996. Weatherhill / Lontar ISBN 0834803496 9780834803497 [CA]
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill] Hardcover First Edition Hard bound in dust jacket. First edition stated on the copyright page. A nice copy with only the most minor wear to dust jacket edges. [ Heavy - Please contact for overseas shipping quote ] [Shelter Island, NY, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill / Lontar, New York] Hardcover First Edition Nineteen contributors explore the incredibly rich written traditions of Indonesia, home to literally hundreds of distinct spoken dialects, and a wealth of written forms. Describes scripts developed from various Indic, Arabic, Roman and Chinese systems, imported with immigrants to the archipelago over many centuries, as well as a myriad of indigenous scripts, recorded using as many different techniques and materials. Illustrated or illuminated texts of secular, Hindu-Buddhist and Islamic significance are discussed, along with texts on subjects as varied as divination, Kakawin poetry, mythology, royal edicts and historical biography. Includes supplementary essays on papermaking, seals and signatures, modern efforts at preservation. The only comprehensive treatment of this fascinating subject in any language. 319 pp., over 380 colour and occasional monochrome illustrations, bibliography, index Size: 33 x 24.5 cm [Trinity East, NL, Canada] [Publication Year: 1996]
Jakarta: Ontar Foundation; New York and Tokyo, Weatherhill, Inc, Date: 1996. 1st Edition. xxii, 297p., colored and b/w illus., dj, small folio format. 1996. Ontar Foundation; New York and Tokyo, Weatherhill, Inc ISBN 0834803496 US
Jakarta: Ontar Foundation; New York and Tokyo, Weatherhill, Inc, Date: 1996. 1st Edition. xxii, 297p., colored and b/w illus., dj, small folio format. 1996. Ontar Foundation; New York and Tokyo, Weatherhill, Inc ISBN 0834803496 9780834803497 [US]
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Ontar Foundation; New York and Tokyo, Weatherhill, Inc, Jakarta] Hardcover First Edition xxii, 297p., colored and b/w illus., dj, small folio format. [El Cerrito, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]
Weatherhill Inc 1996 Hard cover Very good in Good jacket First edition. Clean jacket, some shelf wear on edges including one tear on top edge of spine. Clean inside throughout aside from one small stain on last page.
Weatherhill, Date: 1996-09-01. Hardcover. Like New. 12x9x1. Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear and previous owner's book plate to front paste down oversized and overweight. D44 Please email for photos. 1996. Weatherhill ISBN 0834803496 9780834803497 [US]
Weatherhill Inc, Date: 1996. Hard cover. Very good/Good. First edition. Clean jacket, some shelf wear on edges including one tear on top edge of spine. Clean inside throughout aside from one small stain on last page. 1996. Weatherhill Inc ISBN 0834803496 9780834803497 [US]
New York: Weatherhill, Date: 1996. Hardcover. Fine in Fine dust jacket. Featuring manuscripts from the National Library of Indonesia. This book "traces the development of the art of writing in Indonesia, beginning with the diffusion of Indic scripts and the creation of indigenous scripts as seen in early stone and copperplate inscriptions..." 297 pages. Dust jacket in a mylar protector. This oversize book will cost extra to ship; please inquire.; 10 x 12 3/4 1996. Weatherhill ISBN 0834803496 9780834803497 [US]
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill] Hardcover Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear and previous owner's book plate to front paste down oversized and overweight. D44 Please email for photos. Larger books or sets may require additional shipping charges. Books sent via US Postal [Stamford, CT, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill Inc] Hardcover First Edition First edition. Clean jacket, some shelf wear on edges including one tear on top edge of spine. Clean inside throughout aside from one small stain on last page. [Berkeley, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill, New York] Hardcover Featuring manuscripts from the National Library of Indonesia. This book "traces the development of the art of writing in Indonesia, beginning with the diffusion of Indic scripts and the creation of indigenous scripts as seen in early stone and copperplate inscriptions." 297 pages. Dust jacket in a mylar protector. This oversize book will cost extra to ship; please inquire.; 10 x 12 3/4" [Washburn, WI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]
Weatherhill 1996-09-01 Hardcover Like New Size: 12x9x1; Looks unread with just a touch of shelf wear and previous owner's book plate to front paste down oversized and overweight. D44 Please email for photos.
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill] Hardcover Book is in Used-Good condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. 5.05 [Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]
ISBN10: 0834803496, ISBN13: 9780834803497, [publisher: Weatherhill] Hardcover New. Fast Shipping and good customer service [Fayetteville, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]
Weatherhill 1996 Hard cover Fine in fine dust jacket. Glued binding. Paper over boards. 320 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. Hardcover, dust jacket and slipcase with tiny corner bumps, corner tear at rear, otherwise like new, pages clean and unmarked, tight binding. With hundreds of full-color photographic illustrations. Shipped boxed in bubble wrap with tracking.
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