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Mah Jongg: the Art of the Game : A Collector's Guide to Mah Jongg Tiles and Sets by Gregg Swain and Ann Israel (2014, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherTuttle Publishing
ISBN-104805313234
ISBN-139784805313237
eBay Product ID (ePID)201677657
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleMah Jongg: the Art of the Game : a Collector's Guide to Mah Jongg Tiles and Sets
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicPorcelain & China, Asian / General, Board Games, General
IllustratorYes
GenreArt, Games & Activities, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorGregg Swain, Ann Israel
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight29.3 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2014-030050
Reviews"From Tuttle Publishing comes this absolutely gorgeous book Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game , by Ann M. Israel and Gregg Swain, with photographs by Michel Arnaud, packed with 192 pages of beautiful illustrations showcasing the occidental experience of Mah Jongg [...] Using a mix of historical black and white with contemporary full color exhibitions, the authors unravel through their pages Mah Jongg's history, lore, art, beauty and fantasy into one of the most extensive displays of Western Mah Jongg art and accessories as one will probably ever see." -- Mahjong News, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Whether used as a reference or a beautiful keepsake, it's a very worthy addition to the world of Mah Jongg. -- Ruth Unger, President, National Mah Jongg League , This handsome book is the first to give a history of the tiles used in the game of Mah Jongg. The concept of the game and the symbols on the tiles are explained, and then the wide variety of materials used in making the tiles is discussed and illustrated. Presented in brilliant color and beautifully designed, Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game would be a welcome addition to the bookshelf or coffee table of any art lover. For Mah Jongg players, it's a must! -- Elizabeth Stillinger, author of The Antiquers and A Kind of Archeology: Collecting American Folk Art 1876-1976 , "This handsome book is the first to give a history of the tiles used in the game of Mah Jongg. The concept of the game and the symbols on the tiles are explained, and then the wide variety of materials used in making the tiles is discussed and illustrated. Presented in brilliant color and beautifully designed, Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game would be a welcome addition to the bookshelf or coffee table of any art lover. For Mah Jongg players, ti's a must!" -- Elizabeth Stillinger, author of The Antiquers and A Kind of Archeology: Collecting American Folk Art 1876-1976, "This handsome book is the first to give a history of the tiles used in the game of Mah Jongg. The concept of the game and the symbols on the tiles are explained, and then the wide variety of materials used in making the tiles is discussed and illustrated. Presented in brilliant color and beautifully designed, Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game would be a welcome addition to the bookshelf or coffee table of any art lover. For Mah Jongg players, it's a must!" -- Elizabeth Stillinger, author of The Antiquers and A Kind of Archeology: Collecting American Folk Art 1876-1976, A book about the game of Mah Jongg sounds extremely individualized, but might serve to the broader interests of those with a passion for art history. -- Bennington Banner , "From Tuttle Publishing comes this absolutely gorgeous book Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game , by Ann M. Israel and Gregg Swain, with photographs by Michel Arnaud, packed with 192 pages of beautiful illustrations showcasing the occidental experience of Mah Jongg [...] Using a mix of historical black and white with contemporary full color exhibitions, the authors unravel through their pages Mah Jongg's history, lore, art, beauty and fantasy into one of the most extensive displays of Western Mah Jongg art and accessories as one will probably ever see." - Mahjong News, What a great book ... The many international manufacturers, the culture craze, and variations in decorative elements have all been pulled together by Ann Israel and Gregg Swain in a very readable and incredibly well-researched book. that not only is|9784805313237|, "Offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the mah jongg tiles, this book chronicles sets from the most basic, made simply of paper, to the most precious material such as ivory and mother-of-pearl. Recognized and respectable scholars and game experts contribute important chapters on the game's history and its pieces as well as technical information on the tiles. Lastly, great collectors from around the globe have shared their incredible sets and memories for the first time in one book for everyone to enjoy. The perfect gift for the mah jongg maven in your life." -- Southern Jewish Life Magazine, What a great book ... The many international manufacturers, the culture craze, and variations in decorative elements have all been pulled together by Ann Israel and Gregg Swain in a very readable and incredibly well-researched book, that not only is chock-full of useful information but laden with wonderful illustrations. Next time a set comes across my desk, I'll not only know more about it but can refer the owner to the definitive source for all Mah Jongg set knowledge. -- Lark Mason, Lark Mason Associates, Antiques Roadshow , [...] Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game, an elegant new coffee table book written and photographed by three people with Columbia County connections. For many players, there's a social ritual to the whole game experience. For the authors and photographe|9784805313237|, "I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Whether used as a reference or a beautiful keepsake, it's a very worthy addition to the world of Mah Jongg." -- Ruth Unger, President, National Mah Jongg League, "A book about the game of Mah Jongg sounds extremely individualized, but might serve to the broader interests of those with a passion for art history." - Bennington Banner, "I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Whether used as a reference or a beautiful keepsake, it's a very worth addition to the world of Mah Jongg." - Ruth Unger, President, National Mah Jongg League, "Offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the mah jongg tiles, this book chronicles sets from the most basic, made simply of paper, to the most precious material such as ivory and mother-of-pearl. Recognized and respectable scholars and game experts contribute important chapters on the game's history and its pieces as well as technical information on the tiles. Lastly, great collectors from around the globe have shared their incredible sets and memories for the first time in one book for everyone to enjoy. The perfect gift for the mah jongg maven in your life." - Southern Jewish Life Magazine, "What a great book ... The many international manufacturers, the culture craze, and variations in decorative elements have all been pulled together by Ann Israel and Gregg Swain in a very readable and incredibly well-researched book. that not only is chuck-full of useful information but laden with wonderful illustrations. Next time a set comes across my desk, I'll not only know more about it, but can refer the owner to the definitive source for all Mah Jongg set knowledge." -- Lark Mason, Lark Mason Associates, Antiques Roadshow, Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game ... delves into ... cast-stone tiles and ambitious manufacturers' experiments with plastics and composites like Pyralin and Ebonite. -- New York Times, "I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Whether used as a reference or a beautiful keepsake, it's a very worthy addition to the world of Mah Jongg." - Ruth Unger, President, National Mah Jongg League, Offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the mah jongg tiles, this book chronicles sets from the most basic, made simply of paper, to the most precious material such as ivory and mother-of-pearl. Recognized and|9784805313237|, "What a great book ... The many international manufacturers, the culture craze, and variations in decorative elements have all been pulled together by Ann Israel and Gregg Swain in a very readable and incredibly well-researched book. that not only is chuck-full of useful information but laden with wonderful illustrations. Next time a set comes across my desk, I'll not only know more about it, but can refer the owner to the definitive source for all Mah Jongg set knowledge." - Lark Mason, Lark Mason Associates, Antiques Roadshow, " Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game ... delves into ... cast-stone tiles and ambitious manufacturers' experiments with plastics and composites like Pyralin and Ebonite." -- New York Times, "[...] Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game, an elegant new coffee table book written and photographed by three people with Columbia County connections. For many players, there's a social ritual to the whole game experience. For the authors and photographer of the book, however, it's so much more. It's about the art of the Mah Jongg tiles and sets: their histories, their design, the materials used, the varied symbols and scenes depicted on the tiles." -- Rural Intelligence, "[...] Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game, an elegant new coffee table book written and photographed by three people with Columbia County connections. For many players, there's a social ritual to the whole game experience. For the authors and photographer of the book, however, it's so much more. It's about the art of the Mah Jongg tiles and sets: their histories, their design, the materials used, the varied symbols and scenes depicted on the tiles." - Rural Intelligence, What a great book ... The many international manufacturers, the culture craze, and variations in decorative elements have all been pulled together by Ann Israel and Gregg Swain in a very readable and incredibly well-researched book, that not only is|9784805313237|, Offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the mah jongg tiles, this book chronicles sets from the most basic, made simply of paper, to the most precious material such as ivory and mother-of-pearl. Recognized and respectable scholars and game experts contribute important chapters on the game's history and its pieces as well as technical information on the tiles. Lastly, great collectors from around the globe have shared their incredible sets and memories for the first time in one book for everyone to enjoy. The perfect gift for the mah jongg maven in your life. -- Southern Jewish Life Magazine , From Tuttle Publishing comes this absolutely gorgeous book Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game , by Ann M. Israel and Gregg Swain, with photographs by Michel Arnaud, packed with 192 pages of beautiful illustrations showcasing the occidental experience of Mah Jongg [...] Using a mix of historical black and white with contemporary full color exhibitions, the authors unravel through their pages Mah Jongg's history, lore, art, beauty and fantasy into one of the most extensive displays of Western Mah Jongg art and accessories as one will probably ever see. -- Mahjong News , " Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game [...] delves into issues as serious as racist imagery printed on cast-stone tiles and ambitious manufacturers' experiments with plastics and composites like Pyralin and Ebonite." - New York Times, " Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game ... delves into ... cast-stone tiles and ambitious manufacturers' experiments with plastics and composites like Pyralin and Ebonite." - New York Times, From Tuttle Publishing comes this absolutely gorgeous book Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game , by Ann M. Israel and Gregg Swain, with photographs by Michel Arnaud, packed with 192 pages of beautiful illustrations showcasing the occidental experience o|9784805313237|, "What a great book ... The many international manufacturers, the culture craze, and variations in decorative elements have all been pulled together by Ann Israil and Gregg Swain in a very readable and incredibly well-researched book. that not only is chuck-full of useful information but laden with wonderful illustrations. Next time a set comes across my desk, I'll not only know more about it, but can refer the owner to the definitive source for all Mah Jongg set knowledge." - Lark Mason, Lark Mason Associates, Antiques Roadshow, This handsome book is the first to give a history of the tiles used in the game of Mah Jongg. The concept of the game and the symbols on the tiles are explained, and then the wide variety of materials used in making the tiles is discussed and illustrate|9784805313237|, "This handsome book is the first to give a history of the tiles used in the game of Mah Jongg. The concept of the game and the symbols on the tiles are explained, and then the wide variety of materials used in making the tiles is discussed and illustrated. Presented in brilliant color and beautifully designed, Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game would be a welcome addition to the bookshelf or coffee table of any art lover. For Mah Jongg players, ti's a must!" - Elizabeth Stillinger, author of The Antiquers and A Kind of Archeology: Collecting American Folk Art 1876-1976, "What a great book ... The many international manufacturers, the culture craze, and variations in decorative elements have all been pulled together by Ann Israel and Gregg Swain in a very readable and incredibly well-researched book, that not only is chock-full of useful information but laden with wonderful illustrations. Next time a set comes across my desk, I'll not only know more about it, but can refer the owner to the definitive source for all Mah Jongg set knowledge." -- Lark Mason, Lark Mason Associates, Antiques Roadshow, [...] Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game, an elegant new coffee table book written and photographed by three people with Columbia County connections. For many players, there's a social ritual to the whole game experience. For the authors and photographer of the book, however, it's so much more. It's about the art of the Mah Jongg tiles and sets: their histories, their design, the materials used, the varied symbols and scenes depicted on the tiles. -- Rural Intelligence , "A book about the game of Mah Jongg sounds extremely individualized, but might serve to the broader interests of those with a passion for art history." -- Bennington Banner, "What a great book ... The many international manufacturers, the culture craze, and variations in decorative elements have all been pulled together by Ann Israel and Gregg Swain in a very readable and incredibly well-researched book, that not only is chock-full of useful information but laden with wonderful illustrations. Next time a set comes across my desk, I'll not only know more about it but can refer the owner to the definitive source for all Mah Jongg set knowledge." -- Lark Mason, Lark Mason Associates, Antiques Roadshow
Photographed byArnaud, Michel
Synopsis"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Whether used as a reference or a beautiful keepsake, it's a very worthy addition to the world of Mah Jongg." --Ruth Unger, President, National Mah Jongg League This is the first book to fully capture the story of the exotic and exciting game of Mahjong or "Mah Jongg," offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the tiles. When authors Ann Israel and Gregg Swain began playing Mahjong, they were unaware of the vintage collections that existed not only in the United States but also across the globe. Slowly, they started to collect their own sets of Mahjong and as their collections grew, so did their appreciation of the history of, and interest in, the game. Finding few references, Israel and Swain set out to create a book that chronicles the early beginnings of the game and documents Mahjong sets from the most basic, made of paper, to the most precious materials such as ivory and mother-of-pearl. Recognized and respected scholars and game experts have collaborated with Israel and Swain, contributing essential chapters on the game's history and its pieces as well as technical information on the tiles. Lastly, prominent collectors from around the globe have shared their incredible sets and memories for the first time in one book for everyone to enjoy. With hundreds of beautiful new images by renowned photographer Michel Arnaud, and including historical documentation and ephemera, Mah Jongg: The Art of the Game fills the void between the past's and today's game, providing vision, inspiration and resources. Anyone who has ever been intrigued by a Mahjong tile will find in these pages visually stunning photographs that will entice them into becoming an enthusiast of the timeless game of Mahjong., Mah Jongg: The Art & History of the Game is the first book to fully capture the story of the exotic and exciting game of Mah Jongg, offering an intimate look at the history of the game as well as the visual beauty of the tiles. When authors Ann Israel and Gregg Swain began playing Mah Jongg, they were unaware of the vintage collections that existed not only in the United States but also as far ranging as Africa to New Zealand. Slowly, they started to collect their own sets of Mah Jongg and as their collections grew, so did their appreciation of the history of, and interest in the game. Finding few references, Israel and Swain set out to create a book that chronicles the early beginnings of the game and documents Mah Jongg sets from the most basic, made simply of paper, to the most outrageous and opulent sets that have ever existed, made completely from gold.
LC Classification NumberGV1299.M3
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- Feb 16, 2016
A lovely and educational book
I own more than two dozen books on mah jongg and this quickly became one of my favorites. While it deals with sets from a collector's perspective (for example, how to tell ivory from bone), it also deals with the game from a player's perspective (rules and strategies). All in all, this is a nice addition to any mah jongg addict's library.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 06, 2018
the art of the tiles (but it also has some good history, too!)
...gorgeous photos and interesting info. It shows the authors' love of the mah jongg tiles.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 26, 2016
Vintage Mahj
I think this book is really great. I so enjoyed reading through it. It has so much more information for the non collector than I would have thought. I found it so interesting.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 11, 2020
Great book for lovers of the game of Mah Jongg
Excellent informative history of Mah Jongg tiles, with very good full color pictures. Especially the history of the flower tiles.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 17, 2015
Good Read!
It's a great book for learning about the history of Mahjongg. The tile pictures are beautiful.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 01, 2020
Love the pictures
great bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 26, 2018
it speaks for itself
beautiful book of pictures - well done -anyone interested in Mah Jongg should have this bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 21, 2019
Worth every penny
Great photographs, fascinating historical background information, couldn’t put it down once I received itVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 29, 2020
Good book about the objects of Mah Jongg.
If you are into MahJongg, then you must have this book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 17, 2015
Truly a work of art
OMG what a BEAUTIFUL book on mah jongg!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
