China Diary

by Stephen & Hockney David Spender

Thames & Hudson, London, 1982. Hard Cover. First edition, VG++/VG(+), cloth, 200pp, illustrated text is bright, clean and fresh-in NF cond., copy in fresh Brodart.

Genres: Travel, Art, Nonfiction

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Tayfun Sen · Rating 4 out of 5]

At times the travel diary is a little boring but there are some hidden gems. Most of all it is interesting to read about China before it's great transformation. I wish there were more photos in the book.

[Greta · Rating 2 out of 5]

I like the idea of travelling to China and I enjoy David Hockney's art but this book was a rather dull and lifeless travelogue which didn't give me much of an insight into either.

[Derek Henderson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairly dull text by Spender, enlivened by Hockney's art and photographs. Interesting as a record of China in the early 80s.

[Lydia · Rating 3 out of 5]

enjoyed reading about Spenders & Hockney's thoughts on each city and intereactions with artists and children. Written in 1982 before Tiannamen Square. Beautiful drawings.

[Jenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

David Hockney's drawings and travels in China.

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

The poet Stephen Spender and the artist David Hockney go to China. Amazing tales and beautifully illustrated.

[Ekigou · Rating 5 out of 5]

thanx, phillip, for snagging this for me at mckay's. it was very good.