China Books

The Chinese Porcelain installment in the Arts of China is by far the best-selling book in the series. Presents a capsule overview for anyone interested in the ceramic arts, but with special emphasis on the rich legacy of Jingdezhen pottery. Highly recommended for all libraries and art museums. Available on Amazon.

Start 2021 with a clear-eyed look at today's China. The paperback edition is in stock and available. Contact us for more info or to place an order.

In the Arts of China series, this is one of the most popular titles. This compact volume explores the history and variety of China’s greatest jade masterpieces, which have fascinated artists and admirers for thousands of years. From the smallest jewelry to the largest sculpture, such as the massive "Sage King Yu Controlling the Flood" housed in the Forbidden City in Beijing. Very popular with museum stores. Available on Amazon.

Phil Rosenthal takes a tour of the Mission District and walks past the old China Books building and Precita Eyes mural. On Netflix (Somebody Feed Phil).

The Four Treasures, or , have been an essential part of the Chinese scholar's studio for centuries. They are comprised of the calligraphy brush (and requisite brush holder), the ink stick, ink stone (or ink well), and writing paper. These seemingly mundane, everyday items are profiled in this book, which explores their many varieties and forms for collectors. A very popular book with art museums and a unique insight into the Chinese scholar aesthetic.

The CATTI, China's top translation and interpretation test, opens door to U.S. candidates. The China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (CATTI)..., China’s most authoritative translation and interpretation qualification, will now be open to candidates based in the United States. The test’s organizer, the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, has confirmed that Sinomedia International Group, the South San Francisco-based importer, distributor, and publisher of China-related books and multimedia products, will be the sole registration agent of the CATTI in the United States, and will coordinate and administer the test to U.S.-based candidates. In recent years, demand for translation and interpretation of the Chinese language has soared on the global stage in fields ranging from education to science and technology and government and politics. With its focus on testing the capabilities of translation and interpretation between Chinese and eight major foreign languages. The CATTI tests have been held in China for almost twenty years and has been taken by more than 2,000 people from over 50 universities and international schools around the world. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 health crisis, the test will be administered online. For those having difficulty taking the online test, a test will be given at centers in compliance with local policies of pandemic prevention and control. U.S. registration will be open to candidates beginning on Oct 20, 2020. The test will be held on Dec 20, 2020 including two sessions in the Eastern Hemisphere and Western Hemisphere. TEST MODE: ONLINE TEST DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2020 REGISTRATION PERIOD: OCTOBER 20 NOVEMBER 20, 2020 REGISTRATION FEE: US$100 ONLINE REGISTRATION: www.catticenter.com/intl OFFLINE REGISTRATION FOR U.S. CANDIDATES: Sinomedia International Group 360 Swift Ave, Suite 48 South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA CONTACT: Ms. Sandy Li, Tel: 1 (650) 872-7076 Ext.318 Fax: 1 (650) 872-7808 Email: [email protected]

T O N I G H T! Join us at 7pm PST when Andria Lo and Valerie Luu join us to discuss their book, Chinatown Pretty: Chinatown's Most Stylish Seniors, with author ...Bonnie Tsui on Zoom! http://ow.ly/7Cub50BUGTn Chinatown Pretty shares nuggets of philosophical wisdom and personal stories about immigration and Chinese-American culture. This book is great for anyone looking for advice on how to live to a ripe old age with grace and good humorand, of course, on how to stay stylish. --Praise for Chinatown Pretty-- If you’ve ever strolled through a Chinatown coveting a 90-year-old woman’s dazzlingly creative outfit, you’re not alone. The new photography collection Chinatown Pretty features glam portraits ofand stirring stories of resilience fromtrend-setting seniors in San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Chicago, New York City, and Vancouver. These stylish pòh pohs (grandmas) and gùng gungs (grandpas) will teach you how to stay strong during tough timesand pair leopard print with gingham. O, the Oprah Magazine #greenapplebooks #chinatownpretty

From our friends at UCLA: Dear Friends and Colleagues, You are invited to join us for a zoom presentation entitled Comparative studies of Chinese and Western Books and Printing by Dr. Devin Fitzgerald, Curator of Rare Books and History of Printing, Library Special Collections, UCLA Library. The presentation will be delivered in Chinese on Saturday (10/24/2020) at 19:30-21:00 (PST) / Sunday (10/25/2020) at 10:30-12:00 (Beijing time).... Through considering the different parts of books, such as their paper , character design , printing technologies and language , this talk will show how books can be used to explore some of the similarities and differences in the histories of Chinese and Western civilizations. Histories of the book are full of praise for inventors, beautiful objects, and brilliant thinkers, but these highlights need to be considered against the long evolution of practices that allowed for the emergence of the printed book. By comparing a late Ming dynasty book against a Western book from the same time, this talk will demonstrate how seemingly similar objects tell very different stories. The Los Angeles Forum on Chinese Art & Culture (LAFCAC) is resulted from collaboration among the UCLA East Asia Library, Peking University Alumni Association of Southern California and Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST) Alumni Association of Southern California. The purpose of the LAFCAC is to invite scholars of Chinese art and culture from around the world to share their research and expertise to benefit our users, alumni and friends who enjoy Chinese art & culture via virtual platforms like Zoom. Here is recap: Presentation: Comparative studies of Chinese and Western Books and Printing Presenter: Dr. Devin Fitzgerald Date/time: Saturday (10/24/2020) at 19:30-21:00 (PST)/Sunday (10/25/2020) at 10:30-12 (BJT) RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/LAforum2 Zoom: https://ucla.zoom.us/j/97812678660 We look forward to seeing you on zoom. Sincerely yours, Su Chen on behalf of the LAFCAC Planning Committee LAFCAC Planning Committee Su Chen, Head of the UCLA East Asian Library Dr. Xing Pan, President of Peking University Alumni Association of SoCal Dr. Tim Fu, Funding President of HUST Alumni Association of SoCal Helen Pan, President of GP Johnson Holdings LLC. Dr. Songtao Li, Senior Researcher, Thales Dr. Juming Zhao, Professor of HUST

This volume looks at the way New Year paintings have come to represent one of the most important Chinese cultural festivals. The book introduces the reader to the myriad cast of characters found on doors, in temples, and in various rooms of the home. Available from Amazon.

Good news for another treasured local bookstore.

Functional yet decorative, fans have become synonymous with Chinese culture and represent some of its more diverse works of art and craft. The "Chinese Fans" installment in the Arts of China series examines the different varieties of fans, including their shapes, textures, and magnificent history. A good starting point for budding collectors. Available from Amazon.