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  Korea Essentials Series

    Seoul Selection is pleased to announce that we've bundled all of our Korea Essentials volumes into one convenient set. The Korea Essentials series is a cooperative project between the Korea Foundation and Seoul Selection to furnish the international reader with insight and basic understanding into the arts and culture of Korea.  The content of...

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  Seoul Selection Guides Set: Seoul & Korea

    EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR VISIT TO KOREA  Two Great Korea Guides in One Package SEOUL Author: Robert Koehler  Pages: 464  Korea's capital for the last 600 years, Seoul is an energetic, pulsating city where the ancient and modern coexist in dramatic contrast.  With its grand royal palaces, quaint old alleyways, ancient...

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  The Voices of Heaven

  Maija Rhee Devine | April 2013 | Softcover

  The latest from Korean-American author Maija Rhee Devine, The Voices of Heaven is a rare gem in English-language literature about Korea, a story that takes us deep into the devotion and secrets of a family living in Seoul at the cusp of the Korean War. A tale that spans decades, The Voices of Heaven has been expertly woven together...

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  Letters From Joseon: 19th Century Korea through the Eyes of an American Ambassador's Wife

  Robert Neff | Dec 2012 | Soft Cover

  DescriptionJohn Mahelm Berry Sill's role as the American Minister to Korea (1894-1897) is one of controversy. He has been described as weak, ineffective, and reluctant by some and as independent, proactive, and alert by others, depending on the researcher. He served during an extremely turbulent period of Korean history, a span of time that encompassed...

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  Korean Architecture: Breathing with Nature

  Ben Jackson, Robert Koehler | Dec 2012 | Soft Cover

  Description    This book offers an introduction to Korea's abundant and unique architectural past and present, combining explanations of the principles behind Korean architecture with introductions to some of the country's finest buildings and structures. It explains some of the ideologies and perspectives that form the foundation of Korean...

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  Korean Ceramics: The Beauty of Natural Forms

  Robert Koehler | Dec 2012 | Soft Cover

  Contents     Introduction  6    Chapter 1 The West's Love of Korean Ceramics  10 Appreciation for Joseon Ceramics | Korean Ceramics: Delicate Yet Rustic Simplicity    Chapter 2 Classical Elegance of Goryeo Celadon  20 Splendor and Decline of Goryeo Celadon | The Key Characteristics of Goryeo Celadon | The...

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  Religion in Korea: Harmony and Coexistence

  Robert Koehler | Nov 2012 | Paperback

  Contents Introduction 6 Chapter 1 Shamanism 10 History | Basic Beliefs & Practices | Mudang| Gut | Impact on Other Religions Chapter 2 Buddhism 32 History | Basic Beliefs | Seon vs. Gyo| Buddhist Monks and Nuns | Korean Buddhist Temples | Buddhist Art Chapter 3 Confucianism 56 History | Basic Beliefs | Confucian Practices | The Seowon| Impact on...

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  Korea's Natural Wonders: Exploring Korea's Landscapes

  Amber Hyun Jung Kim | Oct 2012 | Paperback

  Contents     Introduction 6   Chapter 1 Symbol of Seoul, the Hangang River 10 Background and Geography History of the Hangang River Ecology Parks Beyond the "Miracle of the Han"   Chapter 2 Three Major Mountains 30 Mt. Bukhansan: Seoul's Stronghold Mt. Jirisan: A Warm Embrace Mt. Seoraksan: Korea's Spiritual Touchstone   Chapter...

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  Traditional Music

  Robert Koehler, Byeon Ji-yeon | Dec. 2011 | Paperback

  Description Music has played and continues to play a vital role in Korean society, providing a rich vein of material as a dynamic part of the nation’s culture. Korean music’s history reflects active engagement with surrounding cultures, as well as indigenous creativity and innovation. Korea is heir to one of the world’s oldest...

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  Joseon’s Royal Heritage: 500 Years of Splendor

  Robert Koehler | Dec. 2011 | Paperback

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