Colin Thubron - Behind The Wall - Folio Society Edition - 2016
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Colin Thubron's Behind the Wall - Folio Society Edition is a hardback illustrated travelogue on China, 347 pages, with a slipcase, introduced by Frank Dikötter.
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Behind the Wall: A Journey Through China
Author: Colin Thubron
Publisher: The Folio Society, 2016 (London)
Introduction: Frank Dikötter
This Folio Society edition of Behind the Wall is a visual and narrative exploration of China, offering readers a vivid portrait of the country during a transformative era. Bound in a hardcover with a photographic design and housed in a matching slipcase, this edition is both beautiful and insightful.
Plot:
In this captivating travelogue, Colin Thubron retraces his journey through China in the mid-1980s, unveiling a nation grappling with its past and embracing change. With keen observations and elegant prose, Thubron examines the lives, cultures, and landscapes of a society on the brink of modernization.
Key Features:
• Hardcover with photographic binding
• Introduction by renowned historian Frank Dikötter
• Features stunning full-color photographs that enhance the narrative
• Published by The Folio Society, 2016
Condition:
Excellent, with vibrant imagery and clean pages. Includes a slipcase for protection.
Ideal For:
Travel enthusiasts, history buffs, and collectors of Folio Society editions seeking a deeper understanding of China’s cultural and historical journey.
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Behind the Wall: A Journey Through China
Author: Colin Thubron
Publisher: The Folio Society, 2016 (London)
Introduction: Frank Dikötter
This Folio Society edition of Behind the Wall is a visual and narrative exploration of China, offering readers a vivid portrait of the country during a transformative era. Bound in a hardcover with a photographic design and housed in a matching slipcase, this edition is both beautiful and insightful.
Plot:
In this captivating travelogue, Colin Thubron retraces his journey through China in the mid-1980s, unveiling a nation grappling with its past and embracing change. With keen observations and elegant prose, Thubron examines the lives, cultures, and landscapes of a society on the brink of modernization.
Key Features:
• Hardcover with photographic binding
• Introduction by renowned historian Frank Dikötter
• Features stunning full-color photographs that enhance the narrative
• Published by The Folio Society, 2016
Condition:
Excellent, with vibrant imagery and clean pages. Includes a slipcase for protection.
Ideal For:
Travel enthusiasts, history buffs, and collectors of Folio Society editions seeking a deeper understanding of China’s cultural and historical journey.
Shipping:
Carefully packed for secure transit.
Worldwide shipping available.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Biographies and memoirs, History, Travels
Book Title
Behind The Wall - Folio Society Edition
Author/ Illustrator
Colin Thubron
Condition
As new
Publication year oldest item
2016
Edition
1st Edition Thus, Illustrated Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
The Folio Society
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
347
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