Peek into India

Author: Kishio Miura
Translator: Jiang Shuling
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: India, this ancient nation, is filled with so much mystery, and it also shares countless connections with our Chinese nation—there has been political, economic, cultural, and religious exchange between them for thousands of years. Like us, India has a humbled modern history, having journeyed through storms to reach today. But what exactly are its ethnic customs, religious culture, economy, politics, and more like? Kishio Miura, the renowned Japanese stage designer, presents a whimsical travelogue of India. As he wanders through India, he observes and draws with a unique curiosity, resilience, and a probing nature, showcasing India’s architecture, religion, history, and culture through the eyes of a unconventional Japanese person. His distinctive and meticulous words and illustrations immerse you in the experience.
India, this ancient nation, is filled with so much mystery, and it also shares countless connections with our Chinese nation—there has been political, economic, cultural, and religious exchange between them for thousands of years. Like us, India has a humbled modern history, having journeyed through storms to reach today. But what exactly are its ethnic customs, religious culture, economy, politics, and more like? Kishio Miura, the renowned Japanese stage designer, presents a whimsical travelogue of India. As he wanders through India, he observes and draws with a unique curiosity, resilience, and a probing nature, showcasing India’s architecture, religion, history, and culture through the eyes of a unconventional Japanese person. His distinctive and meticulous words and illustrations immerse you in the experience.