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| Central Asian Studies |
| Central Asian Studies continues a series of scholarly books on Central Asia and the Himalayas started in the early 1970s by a British publisher. The series comprises some re-issues of the previous books, as well as new titles. NOTE: Limited availability of some of the older titles. |
| The Cultural Heritage of Central Ladakh by David Snellgrove and Tadeusz Skorupski 1977. 172 pp., 125 b&w plates and 20 colour plates, diagrams, maps, 30 x 21 cm., hardbound. ISBN-10: 974-8304-53-1 $45.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-8304-53-3 Ladakh existed as an independent western Tibetan Kingdom until 1834 when it was finally taken over by the rulers of Jammu and Kashmir, thus becoming an integral part of India. It has, however, remained one of the few regions where Tibetan Buddhism and the Tibetan way of life continue to flourish. During the last 26 years entry has been generally denied to outsiders for security reasons and only recently has it been possible for western scholars to visit Ladakh. Professor Snellgrove and Tadeusz Skorupski were the first to do so in 1974 when this ban was lifted, staying there through the hard winter months when the passes are blocked and the religious life is especially active. This highly illustrated study presents new material for the history of Ladakh culture and religion, focussing on their rich traditions of art and architecture. Despite the passage of so many warring and marauding armies in the past, Ladakh still preserves important traces of that early Tibetan Buddhist period when pure Indian influences were predominant. The 11th century monastery of Alchi which has remained practically intact is studied in great detail in this book, as are other later monasteries and forts of religious and historical interest. |
| The Cultural Heritage of Ladakh Zangskar and the Cave Temples of Ladakh by David Snellgrove and Tadeusz Skorupski 1980. 176 pp., 102 b&w plates and 4 colour plates, 3 maps, 30 x 21 cm., hardbound. ISBN-10: 974-8304-55-8 $75.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-8304-55-7 Part II of this study concentrates on the Zangskar monastery and cave temmples of Ladakh. Includes a translation of the biography of Rin-chen bZangpo, the great Translator. "A serious and scholarly treatment." |
| Early Sino-Tibetan Art by Heather Stoddard 2008, second edition, 156 pp., 12 colour and 57 b & w plates, 29 x 21 cm., hardbound. ISBN-10: 974-524-036-2 $50.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-524-036-0 A study of the artistic dialogue between the two great north Asian cultural centers of Tibet and China, commencing as early as the 9th century, through to the 15th century. This groundbreaking monograph is well illustrated with many objects which are otherwise inaccessible and bases its findings on translations of indigenous Tibetan, Chinese and Central Asian inscriptions. With new foreword by the author and extensive bibliography of Western language, Tibetan, Chinese and Japanese sources, it is both attractive and scholarly. (Originally published as ‘Early Sino-Tibetan Art’ (H. Karmay, 1975); long out of print and unavailable.) [Read a review (German language) from the Preetorius Foundation] |
| Mamluk Painting by Duncan Haldane 1978. 120 pp., 73 plates, diagrams, 30 x 21 cm., hardbound. ISBN-10: 974-8304-33-7 $100.00 ISBN-13: 978-974-8304-33-5 A descriptive account of Mamluk illustrated manuscripts providing stylistic comparisons of the Bahri and Burji periods. |
Newar Art "It is an exceptionally illuminating, thought-provoking volume...indispensable to students of Newar civilization." (Acta Orientalia) |
The Tibetan Carpet "...a basic reference work to the subject providing an introduction of general interest and a wealth of material of interest to the specialist." (Oriental Art) |
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