A study of the lively street culture in Chengdu from 1870 to 1930, this book explores the relationship between urban commoners and public space, the role of com

“Like attending seasons of elegant tea parties—each one resplendent with character and drama. Delicious.”—Maxine Hong Kingston The story of two women wh

This immensely likeable satire of the American civilizing mission in Okinawa was a phenomenon when it was published in 1951. The many-layered novel retains its

All about the architecture and design principles of a very private place to communicate and meditate from its origins until today.

Introducing a brilliant new literary voice with a tender love story set against the backdrop of modern China