The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols, Robert Beer

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The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols, Robert Beer

Name: The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols, Robert Beer
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: Boston, Shambhala Publications, 2003

Formatting: Large 8vo, pp. xiv, 262.

Condition Report: Very Good. A bright, square, and highly presentable copy of this trade paperback. The card wrappers are fresh, retaining their original gloss with only trivial edge-wear and a whisper of rubbing to the extremities. The spine remains entirely uncreased, indicating the book has seen little to no use. Internally, the text block is remarkably tight and the binding secure. The pages are crisp, bright, and free from any foxing, highlighting, or substantive blemishes, save for some negligible handling wear. An exceptionally well-preserved copy.

Catalogue Note: First Paperback Edition, later impression. This well-regarded reference work by Robert Beer serves as a comprehensive guide to the intricate iconography of Tibetan Buddhism. The text is richly complemented by Beer's own meticulous brush and ink illustrations, distilling the extensive visual vocabulary of the tradition into an accessible format.

As a widely circulated and enduringly popular trade paperback, copies are relatively common on the secondary market; however, finding examples in such tight, seemingly unread condition remains a pleasing discovery for collectors and practitioners alike.

The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols is a fascinating portal into the rich, multifaceted, and profound symbolism of Tibetan sacred art. Drawn largely from the author's monumental Encyclopedia of Tibetan Symbols and Motifs, this concise guide presents a vast array of symbols and attributes found within the complex iconography of Tibetan Buddhism. Each detailed line drawing is accompanied by succinct descriptions that reveal the origins, meanings, and functions of these symbols, providing both practitioners and art enthusiasts with an indispensable key to unlocking the deeper dimensions of this sacred artistic tradition.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Robert Beer

Book Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 276

Book Publication Year: 2003

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Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: Robert Beer

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Boston, United States

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