Foundations of Chinese Civilization: The Yellow Emperor to the Han Dynasty (2697

Description: Foundations of Chinese Civilization by Jing Liu The first volume in this easy to read, comic-style series on Chinese history FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Who founded China? Are Chinese people religious? What is Chinese culture and how has it changed over time? The accessible and fun Understanding China Through Comics series answers those questions and more.For all ages, Foundations of Chinese Civilization covers Chinas early history in comic form, introducing philosophies like Confucianism and Daoism, the story of the Silk Road, famous emperors like Han Wudi, and the process of Chinas unification.Includes a handy timeline. This is volume one of the Understanding China Through Comics series.Jing Liu is a Beijing native now living in Davis, California. A successful designer and entrepreneur who helped brands tell their stories, Jing currently uses his artistry to tell the story of China. Author Biography Jing Liu is an artist and entrepreneur from Beijing, China. He is currently the Managing Director of Moli Design, a China-based design firm that counts the BBC, MasterCard, The Ford Foundation, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and UNICEF among its many clients. Liu graduated from Beijing University of Technology with undergraduate degrees in industrial design and engineering, and a masters in international economics and trade. Foundations of Chinese Civilization is his first book. Review "A great way to learn about Chinas vast history!"--Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club Excels at clarifying the often-confusing transitional periods between dynasties... An excellent introduction to the large trends of early Chinese history."--School Library Journal "The lucid, economical text makes one eager for the successive volumes."--Booklist "Simple and effective...This direct, appealing introduction to the foundations of one of the worlds oldest civilizations is recommended for teens and adults."--Library Journal "An excellent history that clearly explains the great (and ordinary) people who have made China what it is and the conflicts and debates that have shaped Chinese history. There is nothing else like it in English or Chinese."--Alan Baumler, Professor of History at Indiana University of Pennsylvania "No more burying yourself in text-heavy history books to learn about China, this comic-style book manages to be rich in information and bring Chinese history to readers in a more clear, fun, and accessible way than its ever been done before. Easily integrated into a social studies or Chinese culture curriculum, I cant wait to get a copy for my class."--Grace Zeng, Chinese Teacher and Middle School Chinese Curriculum Area Leader at International School of Beijing "It is certainly a fascinating look at Chinese history, and doing it in comics has certainly made it more accessible to people, especially for the Western world."--Radio Australia "Jing Liu has brought to life the long and complex early period of Chinese history in this wonderful graphic novel. Foundations of Chinese Civilization is a delight to read; humorous, informative, and truly captivating."--Alexandra Pearson, Founder of The Bookworm Literary Festival "This book is "The Magic School Bus" for those starting to explore Chinese culture."--Dan Cao, Instructor at Confucius Institute at UC Davis "Since the 1990s, Jing Liu has been entertaining and informing foreigners about China with his cartoons. His new series of comic books is a fun, easy, accessible way to gain a basic understanding of Chinese history and culture."--Jeremy Goldkorn, Founder of Danwei 4.5/5 Stars "Entertaining, engaging, and informative, this is a perfect doorway for the student new to ancient China."--Seattle Book Review "Informed and informative, Division to Unification in Imperial China is especially recommended for young readers ages 11 to 17 and should be a part of every school and community librarys History of China collection."--The Midwest Book Review "The book does what it says it does: a child will come away with a basic understanding of early Chinese history, what makes the Chinese tick as a people and culture."--Asian Review of Books "With Donald Trumps focus on China, with no signs of letting up, it is a perfect time to gain a better understanding of a very misunderstood country. This is a highly accessible work tailored to fast learning while also very entertaining."--The Comics Grinder Promotional Promotion targeting Chinese history, culture, manga, comic, cartoon, film, and Asian studies audiences.Galleys/e-galleys sent to national media outlets, trade publications, and audience-focused websites and reviewers. (Foreword Reviews, Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, Choice, Book Page, Book Forum, Booklist, The New York Times, Tea Leaf Nation, Sinocism, The Global Times).Advertising with Publishers Weekly and Library Journal.Attendance and/or promotion at conventions in California (San Diego Comic Con, Kraken Con, Bay Area Book Festival), the annual Association for Asian Studies meeting, ACTFL.Direct mailings and newsletter advertising to Chinese-language programs at the high school and middle school levels.Giveaways with Goodreads and websites focused on key audiences of Chinese culture, language, and history (100+ copies, target sites like Project Pengyou, 100 Strong).Author tour on West Coast with particular focus on libraries and schools in San Francisco Bay Area.6-month social media campaign using excerpts, author quotes, social media advertising. Long Description Who founded China? Are Chinese people religious? What is Chinese culture and how has it changed over time? The accessible and fun Understanding China Through Comics series answers those questions and more. For all ages, Foundations of Chinese Civilization covers Chinas early history in comic form, introducing philosophies like Confucianism and Daoism, the story of the Silk Road, famous emperors like Han Wudi, and the process of Chinas unification. Includes a handy timeline. This is volume one of the Understanding China Through Comics series. Jing Liu is a Beijing native now living in Davis, California. A successful designer and entrepreneur who helped brands tell their stories, Jing currently uses his artistry to tell the story of China. Review Quote "Great way to learn about Chinas vast history!"--Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club "Since the 1990s, Liu Jing has been entertaining and informing foreigners about China with his cartoons. His new series of comic books is a fun, easy, accessible way to gain a basic understanding of Chinese history and culture."--Danwei.com "It is certainly a fascinating look at Chinese history, and doing it in comics has certainly made it more accessible to people, especially for the Western world."--Radio Australia Competing Titles The Cartoon Introduction to Philosophy Michael Patton 9780809033621 17.95 Hill and Wang 04/21/2015 1610 The Cartoon History of Time Kate Charlesworth 9780486490977 19.95 Dover Publications 06/19/2013 511 Gettysburg: The Graphic History of Americas Most Famous Battle and the Turning Point of The Civil War Wayne Vansant 9780760344064 19.99 Zenith Press 04/15/2013 1606 Latino USA, Revised Edition: A Cartoon History Ilan Stavans 9780465082506 22.99 Basic Books 04/03/2012 1567 Description for Sales People This is the only comic or graphic novel of its kind that addresses Chinese history both accessibly and accurately for all age levels. Taps into librarians, educators, and parents who are looking for ways to get students and children reading about China, and who are often looking for such resources themselves too. Not just an informative read though, this book is also full of gripping narratives about dynastic struggles, fierce battles, and colorful characters. Non-fiction graphic novels like this book are increasingly seen as an effective means to get young adults reading. This can be the go-to graphic novel resource on China. This is the first volume in a 5 volume series that will address the entirety of Chinese history; each volume works as a stand-alone title. Already blurbed by Amy Tan, the author is a well-known figure in expat communities in China, having worked with The BBC, The Ford Foundation, and UNICEF, and has contacts in English-speaking media who will help promote. A previous edition of a volume in this series published on CreateSpace was a 2012 INDIEFAB Book of the Year Award Finalist in Graphic Novels and Comics and was featured on Jeremy Paxmans BBS Newsnight. Details ISBN1611720273 Author Jing Liu Short Title FOUNDATIONS OF CHINESE CIVILIZ Pages 168 Publisher Stone Bridge Press Language English ISBN-10 1611720273 ISBN-13 9781611720273 Media Book Format Paperback Series Understanding China Through Comics Year 2016 Imprint Stone Bridge Press Subtitle The Yellow Emperor to the Han Dynasty (2697 BCE - 220 CE) Place of Publication Berkeley CA Country of Publication United States Illustrations B&W illustrations Audience Age 11-17 DEWEY 931 Series Number 1 NZ Release Date 2016-06-16 US Release Date 2016-06-16 UK Release Date 2016-06-16 Publication Date 2016-06-16 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-05-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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