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Beijing: Foreign Language Editions., 2007. (CHIN) Presumed First Edition No markings, as New. Wraps, 156pp. Maps; colour photos. The text of this culinary tour of China is in English. The author explains customs such as the Manchu-Han banquet, the Southern Influence on Qing Palace Cuisine, Flower Food, Ming Dynasty cuisine, Ethnic Dai Eating, etc. There are many photos of regional dishes but no recipes as such. (1.9 JM LVR 206/5. Paperback. As New. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Vancouver: Arsenal Pulp Press, 1997. (CAD) Presumed 1st edition, No markings, Fine. Wraps, no page numbers (64pp), B&W draings. This book was published in conjunction with the Burnaby Art Gallery, and is a collection of deeply personal narratives (with text in Chinese and Enlgish) about life in Canada, a life which resonates with the past he left behind in China. (1.3 JM HOZ 403/b4. 1st. Paperback. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Shanghai: Shanghai Brilliant Publishing House , 2010. (CHIN) Presumed 1st edition. No markings, Fine with Fine wrap around illustrated band. Glossy burnt orange boards, 296pp, bibliography, elegant line drawings of people in the Shikumen neighbourhoods. "Shikumen" is the most typical form of residential building in Shanghai. With the passage of time, Shikumen houses are gradually replaced by new housing projects. This book documents the lives of people living in the Shikumen houses in Shanghai neighbourhoods along ith the rich cultural traditions associated with them. The text is in English. (2.3 JM HOJ 304/0. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾".

Beijing: Foreign Languages Press., 1988. (CHIN) No markings, remnant of price tag to cardboard folder, Very Good. This item consists of 11 number colour postcards showing scenes from the novel in a printed cardboard folder with a colour illustration to the front panel. The captions to the postcards and the tet to the back of the folder are in Chinese, English and Spanish. (0.6 JM HOX 2a/17. Unbound. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. Postcard.