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Download or read book China. Ediz. multilingue written by and published by teNeues. This book was released on 2008 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Appearing on the world stage with the 2008 Olympic games in Beijing, China has intrigued Westerners since the days of Marco Polo. French journalist Christina Lionnet takes us on an exciting journey through this vast and varied land. With a clear sensibility, Lionnet's photographs offer a painterly exploration of the paradoxes and complexities of the Chinese landscape as well as its soul. Her lens captures a dazzling array of century-spanning architecture, intriguing peoples and age-old customs. The ambiguous beauty of an ancient and enigmatic culture is masterfully visualized. A fine addition to the contemporary photographic canon An ideal gift for all lovers of Chinese culture ILLUSTRATIONS 87 color photographs