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Daunt Books Children's Short Story Competition 2013

Asia

• Subcontinent
• East Asia
• Southeast Asia

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  Indian Art by Vidya Dehejia

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  Most up-to-date appraisal of Indian art across the last 4,500 years, from the early Indus civilization to the late 20th century. Beautifully presented and illustrated, Dehejia also explores the meaning of art in Indian culture.

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  A Pike in the Basement by Simon Loftus

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  Written with the charm of a master storyteller and the taste buds of a master chef, this is an ideal gift which conjures up memorable meals in far-flung spots, from Italy to Mississippi via Tehran and Pakistan. Beautifully illustrated with 18 original black and white woodcuts. A Pike in the Basement celebrates the importance of food as an aspect of culture, and the role played by taste and smell in our memories of travelling. Each chapter ends with a mouth-watering recipe.

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  Curry Easy by Madhur Jaffrey

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  Delicious, experimental and sophisticated dishes simplified by the absolute queen of Indian cookery.

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  Geoffrey Bawa by David Robson

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  A beautiful coffee-table book about Sri Lanka's foremost architect. Famous for working with his natural surroundings to create harmonious modern buildings, this book focuses on his life and his major works.

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  This is Hong Kong by Miroslav Sasek

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  A republication and update of Miroslav Sasek's glorious illustrations of Hong Kong originally published during the 1960s. These iconic drawings are suitable for children aged 4 and upwards.

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  In Search of the Thunder Dragon by Sophie & Romio Shrestha

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  A gloriously illustrated children's story which brings together the traditional myths and legends of Bhutan.

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  Bhutan by John Berthold

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  Photographer Berthold brings to life this beautiful country with his vibrant, colour photographs of the temples, the landscape and the people.

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  Bhutan by John Wehrheim

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  A beautiful coffee table book containing the dramatic black and white photographs of John Wehrheim and accompanying account of his travels in Bhutan over the last 15 years.

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  Portraits of People by Eric Valli

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  Ravishing colour photographs capture the dramatic scenery and people of the remote landscape of the Himalayas.

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  Korea by Magnum

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  A hardback, coffee-table book of wonderful colour photographs from Magnum photographers of both ancient and modern South Korea.

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  Wabi-Sabi by Leonard Koren

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  A beautifully-printed volume on "wabi-sabi", or the traditional Japanese approach to beauty which esteems imperfection and impermanence.

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  Vietnam: A Sense of Place by Nicolas Cornet

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  A paperback, coffee-table book which combines wonderful photographs of Vietnam with travel anecdotes, posters, tickets and leaflets. An enchanting scrapbook for the armchair traveller.

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  A Photographic Guide to Birds of Bali, Java & Sumatra by Tony Tilford

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  A useful guide to over 250 species commonly spotted in Indonesia. Brief descriptions accompany the photos.