Robert Van Gulik: His Life His Work

Name: Robert Van Gulik: His Life His Work
Brand: Soho Press
SKU: ByrdShop_156947124X
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paperback – July 1, 1998

by Van De Wetering, Jan Willem

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ISBN-13: 9781569471241 ISBN-10: 156947124X

Publisher

Soho Press

Binding

paperback

Published

July 1, 1998

Weight

0.4 lbs

Dimensions

19.10×1.90×14.60 cm

About this book

Robert Van Gulik: His Life His Work by Van De Wetering, Jan Willem. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781569471241.

Born in Holland in 1910 but raised in Java, Robert Hans van Gulik explored esoteric Buddhism and translated ancient texts, including an authentic Chinese 16th century detective novel, around which he created a fictional series. Based on extensive research, renowned author Janwillem van de Wetering, whose life and career parallels that of his subject, examines van Guliks life and work.