Sunday, December 25, 2011

Myths and Folk Tales of Ireland, by Jeremiah Curtin

Not bad, some are interesting. Much better than the dumb prince/princess fairytale of Andrew Lang.

Published by Dove. ISBN 9780486224305. From my personal collection (a bargain book from Barnes and Noble in order to get free shipping). The paper quality is surprising good, kind of wasting for such a read once book.

Friday, December 23, 2011

War and Peace (Book II-IV), by Leo Tolstoy

Finished the entire book except the last 30-page essay. I like the Books I and II better, probably because I was losing patience when reading the second half. Tolstoy did a great job in describing the court salons, battles, the unforgettable outing event on Christmas eve and hunting game. He is a master of words.
Should reread the book in the future.

Translated by Pevear and Volokhonsky. Published by Alfred A. Knope, New York, 2007. Hardcover. ISBN 9780307266934.

Sunday, December 11, 2011

徒步三峡,刘世昭

是一个摄影记者徒步三峡的经历。图片不仅漂亮,而且有生活气息。一张照片捕捉的不是一个瞬间,而是诉说着时间的故事 -- 这就是与普通漂亮的风景照的区别。文字简单,但是和图片配合得好。

京中玉出版。2004年。ISBN 9867672046。

Saturday, December 10, 2011

京味儿,崔岱远

很好的书。京味民食和小吃的做法,更动人的是作者儿时的北京皇城根下的回忆。
随风而逝的岁月,残留的温暖记忆。

博雅书屋(台湾)。2010年。ISBN 9789866614743。
书的设计典雅。