New book by Beverley Jackson
Quotes about the book Find out what others have to say about Splendid Slippers. "Jackson's book is a wonderfully personal and aesthetic account of the Chinese tradition of footbinding, by an author who writes with verve, sympathy for her subject, and the journalist's ability to capture a reader's interest. ...This is no psychological analysis or gender issue tract, but rather a presentation of the subject by a skilled writer sharing her experiences, discoveries, and reflections in an area little explored by anyone and initially inspired by her love of Chinese textiles. The many glorious color and vintage photographs make it impossible to put the book aside, once sampled. ...Highly recommended for all libraries...." CHOICE: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, Sept. 1998 Vol. 36, No. 1, L. G. Kavaljian, California State University, Sacramento "What a beautiful book. You are to be congratulated on a superior job. The color photography, the print selection, the text ... all A-1." Ray Bradbury "Whilst visiting the Louvre Bookshop in the Louvre Museum in Paris last week I came across your wonderful book Splendid Slippers - A Thousand Years of an Erotic Tradition. Congratulations on a wonderful book." Julian Robinson, Surfer's Paradise, Australia "...Splendid Slippers: A Thousand Years of an Erotic Tradition proves that picture books can be more than pretty table decoration ... does not serve to judge nor fetishize foot binding anew but succeeds rather in opening a window, however painful, however beautiful, to the past." The San Francisco Chronicle, May-lee Chai "Browsing in the Metropolitan Museum Of Art's bookshop recently, I came upon your beautiful book. I snatched it immediately. You have filled in many, if not all, the gaps in my quest to learn more about this fascinating subject. Now as I 'fondle' my few Splendid Slippers, I will be reminded of their owner's exquisite agony and dreams of the 'good life' that three inch crippled lotus buds would ensure. Thank you." Joan Ahrens Note: You can click on any image to see a larger version of it. Links Other places you can visit to learn more about China. Village East Books, fine fiction on Asia, featuring Hangman's Point, and Ch'ing Dynasty Wisdom Dalton Textile Tours Travel to Asia for an in-depth look at the art of Chinese embroidery, history, and the Chinese culture. Join experienced tour guide, collector, and life-long needlework enthusiast Pat Dalton for a personalized trip to China and Hong Kong. Go to Amazon.com to order your copy of Splendid Slippers today!
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