This volume presents the superb photographs and vivid commentary of Cecil Beaton's voyage to China amid the chaos of World War II. The more than 200 illustrations offer gripping images, from moving portraits of anonymous peasants to the familiar face of General Chennault, and Beaton's narrative brings alive the range of experiences of a vast nation at war--from urban squalor to the front lines, from long hours of tedium to bursts of frenzied action. Both a unique tour of China and a remarkable historical account, the ...
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This volume presents the superb photographs and vivid commentary of Cecil Beaton's voyage to China amid the chaos of World War II. The more than 200 illustrations offer gripping images, from moving portraits of anonymous peasants to the familiar face of General Chennault, and Beaton's narrative brings alive the range of experiences of a vast nation at war--from urban squalor to the front lines, from long hours of tedium to bursts of frenzied action. Both a unique tour of China and a remarkable historical account, the Chinese Diary and Album makes for enthralling reading.
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Add this copy of Chinese Diary and Album to cart. $6.15, very good condition, Sold by Heisenbooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Fairless Hills, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press.
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Very Good. Size: 8x0x10; Hard cover book in very good condition with dust cover."Chinese Diary and Album" is a concise compilation of personal writings and visual documentation capturing the experiences and impressions of an individual's journey through China. It offers a unique glimpse into Chinese culture, landscapes, and encounters, providing a vivid snapshot of their travel experiences in the form of a diary and photo album.
Add this copy of Chinese Diary and Album to cart. $7.26, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Baltimore rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Halethorpe, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Add this copy of Chinese Diary and Album to cart. $9.26, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Ruby rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Chinese Diary and Album to cart. $9.28, very good condition, Sold by HPB Inc. rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Chinese Diary and Album to cart. $17.00, very good condition, Sold by Powell's Books Chicago rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Chicago, IL, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press, USA.
Add this copy of Chinese Diary and Album to cart. $20.00, like new condition, Sold by The Wild Muse rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Granville, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford Univ Pr.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. 8vo. First edition. Hard cover in original cloth and dust jacket. Published NY: Oxford Univ Pr., 1991, first printing. 8vo., 7 3/4" x 10", ix+169pp., illustrated with b/w photos and drawings. Fine in near fine dust jacket with a short, closed tear.
Add this copy of Chinese Diary and Album to cart. $24.82, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1991 by Oxford University Press (China) Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 700grams, ISBN: 9780195854282.
Add this copy of Chinese Diary & Album to cart. $28.00, like new condition, Sold by Abstract Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Indianapolis, IN, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University.
Add this copy of Chinese Diary & Album to cart. $35.00, like new condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1991 by Oxford University Press.
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Fine in Fine jacket. First edition. Photographs by Cecil Beaton. Introduction by Jane Carmichael. x, 169pp. Fine in about fine dust jacket with a tiny tear at the spine base. Reissues two of Beaton's books with a new introduction.
