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    A Time of Golden Dragons

    Author Song Nan Zhang, Hao Yu Zhang
    Illustrated by Song Nan Zhang
    Ebook
    Tundra | Tundra Books
    On sale Apr 24, 2012 | 24 Pages | 9781770499027
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    Through the ages, the dragon has been an important symbol for the Chinese. A time of Golden Dragons is the most auspicious possible. In fascinating text and beautiful paintings, Song Nan and Hao Yu Zhang trace the dragon’s history. Perhaps inspired by giant crocodiles, the image of the dragon affects every aspect of life in China, including the marking of dragon years, the flying of dragon kites, and the eating of dragon cakes at dragon boat races.

    A splendid introduction to the richness of Chinese culture, this is a book to cherish this special year and for years to come.
    • NOMINEE | 2002
      Silver Birch Award for Non-Fiction
    © Song Nan Zhang
    Tundra artist Song Nan Zhang was born in Shanghai. He received a Masters degree from the Beijing Central Institute of Fine Arts, and his paintings have been exhibited in galleries around the world. After teaching at the Central Institute for several years, he visited Montreal, Canada, and decided to settle there with his wife and two sons to pursue his painting full time. His works on canvas have been regularly exhibited in eastern Canada, notably at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. View titles by Song Nan Zhang
    Hao Yu Zhang View titles by Hao Yu Zhang
    “The fluidity of line and subtle colors … echo centuries of tradition, while the sense of detail gives the work a personal stamp.”
    — Publishers Weekly

    Praise for A Time of Golden Dragons:

    “Song Nan Zhang’s lavish illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to this bounty of dragon lore… a wonderful book … dragon enthusiasts of all ages will be delighted.…”
    — The Asian Reporter

    “…accurate, colourful, detailed illustrations that allow the reader to visualize and remember the significance of China’s dragon symbols.”
    –Calliope

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    Through the ages, the dragon has been an important symbol for the Chinese. A time of Golden Dragons is the most auspicious possible. In fascinating text and beautiful paintings, Song Nan and Hao Yu Zhang trace the dragon’s history. Perhaps inspired by giant crocodiles, the image of the dragon affects every aspect of life in China, including the marking of dragon years, the flying of dragon kites, and the eating of dragon cakes at dragon boat races.

    A splendid introduction to the richness of Chinese culture, this is a book to cherish this special year and for years to come.

    Awards

    • NOMINEE | 2002
      Silver Birch Award for Non-Fiction

    Author

    © Song Nan Zhang
    Tundra artist Song Nan Zhang was born in Shanghai. He received a Masters degree from the Beijing Central Institute of Fine Arts, and his paintings have been exhibited in galleries around the world. After teaching at the Central Institute for several years, he visited Montreal, Canada, and decided to settle there with his wife and two sons to pursue his painting full time. His works on canvas have been regularly exhibited in eastern Canada, notably at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. View titles by Song Nan Zhang
    Hao Yu Zhang View titles by Hao Yu Zhang

    Praise

    “The fluidity of line and subtle colors … echo centuries of tradition, while the sense of detail gives the work a personal stamp.”
    — Publishers Weekly

    Praise for A Time of Golden Dragons:

    “Song Nan Zhang’s lavish illustrations are the perfect accompaniment to this bounty of dragon lore… a wonderful book … dragon enthusiasts of all ages will be delighted.…”
    — The Asian Reporter

    “…accurate, colourful, detailed illustrations that allow the reader to visualize and remember the significance of China’s dragon symbols.”
    –Calliope

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