An essay on the history of Indonesian resist dyed Batik, the process of its manufacture, and the tools used, precedes an illustrated catalogue of 32 examples each described in terms of type of cloth, process employed, and patterns produced.

Published to mark an exhibition of Khmer ceramics in Singapore in 1981 this book includes 120 examples illustrated in full colour alongside a comprehensive text that examines: Finds from Angkor; Chinese and Indian influences; Ritual and utilitarian uses; and Kiln sites at Ban Kruat on the remote

An extensive photographic survey of post-restoration Borobudur featuring in detail the structure, the friezes and carvings with additional information on its symbolism and meaning.  Many black-and-white photographs, architectural drawings and two colour plates.  Paperback.  110 pag

This book documents the introduction of printing to Indonesia and its immediate history thereafter starting in the 1670's with books printed by the East India Company on type imported from the Netherlands and taken up subsequenty by Christian missionaries producing proselytising tracts in Malay a

A beautiful photographic record of the Mentawai people of Siberut island depicting every aspect of the lives and culture on the isolated Indonesian island where a harmonious way of life is depicted in large colour photographs by a photographer who got as close as it is possible to get.  Incl

Standard modern detailed tourist map showing all sites of interest and street plans of Phnom Penh and Siem Reap.  The reverse, however, is dedicated entirely to the Khmer temple sites of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom with large scale site plans of both complexes and the temples within.  Ea

Lavish  photo album celebrating the Vietnam UNESCO World Heritage Sites of:  1) the ancient city of Hội An and its mix of wooden house, temples and colonial buildings; 2) the ruined Hindu temples of the Champa Kingdom at Mỹ Sơn; 3) the Buddhist temples, tombs and pagoda at Huế.  20

Locally published pocket guide to Borobudur covering history, structure, statues and beliefs. 48 page booklet.  Minor signs of wear and tiny inscription inside cover, otherwise good condition.  Cat No 2832

A review of the manual arts in the ancient Thai tradition - mural painting, engraving, sculpting, carving, moulding, plastering, lacquering and gold beating - with particular reference to temple art and architecture.  Large format paperback.  120 pages.  Many excellent colour photo

The author comments on the proposed prehistoric occupation sequence of the Niah caves and the excavations at the delta Chinese trading outpost of Santubang and its importance during the Tang and Sung dynasties.  Hardback.  34 pages.  Good clean condition in a slightly rubbed dustja