Ronald G. Knapp has been carrying out field research in
China's countryside on cultural and historical geography since
1965. Currently SUNY Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the State
University of New York, New Paltz, he is the author or editor of
more than a dozen books, including, most recently, Chinese Houses
of Southeast Asia: The Eclectic Architecture of Sojourners and
Settlers and Chinese Bridges: Living Architecture from China's
Past; and Chinese Houses: The Architectural Heritage of a Nation.
He is co-editor with Kai-Yin Lo of House Home Family: Living and
Being Chinese.
Michael Freeman specializes in reportage and in modern
design and architecture. One of Smithsonian magazine's principal
photographers for more than three decades, he has photographed
extensively in Asia and has produced 117 books. Among these are
Angkor: The Hidden Glories ("A remarkable book, a superb
evocation." —Wall Street Journal); the award-winning Japan Modern;
Things Japanese; Things Thai; Spirit of Asia; In the Oriental
Style; and China Contemporary, among many others. Freeman's books
on photography are international bestsellers, with two million
copies sold, and have been published in twenty languages.
"Besides Mao gadgetry, art lovers will find plenty of inspiration
from other collectibles featured in this well researched book.
These range from household furnishings and religious icons to
ethnic minority jewelry and opium pipes, all good stuff that
illustrates aspects of China's cultural history and its people's
artistic taste that is highly recognized in art markets around the
world. Every item covered has a history of its own, and Knapp's
approach to history is comprehensive." —The Nation
"The ever-observant and longtime China scholar Ron Knapp rewards
readers with his rich insights into the meaning and histories
behind objects—from bird cages to dragons—that sing of Chinese
civilization's inspiring contributions to our world." —Nancy
Berliner, PhD, author of Yin Yu Tang: The Architecture and Daily
Life of a Chinese House and The Emperor's Private Paradise
"Ron Knapp, with his broad grasp of Chinese history and culture,
provides insights and highlights of taste, style, and social and
cultural developments behind the particular 'things' in this book,
captured beautifully and skillfully by the lenses of Michael
Freeman." —Kai-Yin Lo, designer and author
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