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Sea of Ink
Richard Weihe
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Description for Sea of Ink
Paperback. In 1626, Bada Shanren is born into the Chinese royal family. When the old Ming Dynasty crumbles, he becomes an artist, committed to capturing the essence of nature with a single brushstroke. Then the rulers of the new Qing Dynasty discover his identity and Bada must feign madness to escape. Translator(s): Bulloch, Jamie. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 11. Weight in Grams: 176.
A beautiful novella in 50 short chapters and 10 pictures about the life of Bada Shanren, the most influential Chinese painter of all times. In 1626, Bada Shanren is born into the Chinese royal family. When the old Ming Dynasty crumbles, he becomes an artist, committed to capturing the essence of nature with a single brushstroke. Then the rulers of the new Qing Dynasty discover his identity and Bada must feign madness to escape. ------ Why Peirene chose to publish this book: 'Fact and fiction arrive at a perfect union in this exquisite novella. A beautiful story about the quiet ... Read more
A beautiful novella in 50 short chapters and 10 pictures about the life of Bada Shanren, the most influential Chinese painter of all times. In 1626, Bada Shanren is born into the Chinese royal family. When the old Ming Dynasty crumbles, he becomes an artist, committed to capturing the essence of nature with a single brushstroke. Then the rulers of the new Qing Dynasty discover his identity and Bada must feign madness to escape. ------ Why Peirene chose to publish this book: 'Fact and fiction arrive at a perfect union in this exquisite novella. A beautiful story about the quiet ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Peirene Press Ltd
Number of pages
112
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
176g
Number of Pages
112
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780956284082
SKU
V9780956284082
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About Richard Weihe
Richard Weihe studied drama and philosophy in Zurich and Oxford. His poetic biographies of influential artists have earned him a wide readership. Sea of Ink, published in Switzerland in 2005, won the Prix des Audituers de la Radio Suisse Romande. In 2010 he published Ocean of Milk based on the Indian-Hungarian painter Amrita Sher-Gil.
Reviews for Sea of Ink
'The book is 110 pages (and 11 of those are pictures), but - much like one of Shanren's paintings - contains far more than its small compass might suggest.' Brandon Robshaw, INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
- 'Delicate and moving.' Boyd Tonkin, INDEPENDENT
'Intriguing, elegant, awesome in its precision and uplifting in its sheer beauty, this is a book to read, ... Read more
- 'Delicate and moving.' Boyd Tonkin, INDEPENDENT
'Intriguing, elegant, awesome in its precision and uplifting in its sheer beauty, this is a book to read, ... Read more