Read more
Informationen zum Autor Henrik Drescher is the award-winning author of dozens of books for adults and children, including Turbulence and Postal Séance . He lives in Dali, Yunnan, China. Klappentext The nation of China is a constant source of fascination, yet we rarely glimpse life beyond its urban centers. Far west of Beijing and Shanghai, in the remote Chinese province of Yunnan, pioneering artist Henrik Drescher settled over a decade ago. While residing in his adopted home, Drescher records his experiences and observations in his illustrated notebooks, capturing everyday life in settings ranging from street markets to mountainscapes. These richly illustrated pages are compiled here for the first time. Drescher's loyal fans will appreciate this window onto the life of the artist at the height of his powers, while those with an interest in Chinese culture will marvel at this rarely seen view of a country in the global spotlight. Zusammenfassung Artists, art lovers, students, indie illustration buffs and fans of illustrated journaling will be inspired and captivated as they flip through these visually rich pages, while armchair travellers and the art-inclined among news readers will appreciate this fresh perspective on China, a country perpetually in the global spotlight.