{"product_id":"chinese-characters","title":"Chinese Characters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis luxurious silkbound hardback is an expert introduction to Chinese characters, presented with delightful full-colour illustration. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChinese characters, or hanzi, form one of the oldest writing systems in the world. They have been widely used across a variety of East Asian languages throughout history, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese. They form a core part of the cultural heritage of China, and their elegant design has spawned a tradition of calligraphy that is as much an art form as a means of communication.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e                  This beautiful, gold-embossed book includes     200 characters with an explanation of their meaning, their history and composition so that readers can learn what makes this fascinating language so unique. Accompanied by traditional Chinese illustrations in full colour, this volume makes a perfect gift for anyone interested in the subject.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Silkbound Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series  brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented  with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and  full-color illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57309641212286,"sku":"NW9781398820883","price":12.47,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781398820883.jpg?v=1778553029","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/chinese-characters","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}