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The "Invisible" Banyan Trees (A Cultural Map of Gulangyu's Bayan)
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Product Details
Author:
JUANZONG BOOKS (Wallpaper China)
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
300
Publisher:
Tongji University Press (January 12, 2027)
Imprint:
Tongji University Press
Release Date:
January 12, 2027
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9787576519983
ISBN-10:
7576519983
Weight:
6.88oz
Dimensions:
5.118" x 7.244"
File:
Eloquence-SimonSchuster_07032026_P10286923_onix30-20260703.xml
Folder:
Eloquence
List Price:
$25.95
Pub Discount:
65
Case Pack:
1
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$19.98
Publisher Identifier:
P-SS
Discount Code:
A
Overview
This book reveals Gulangyu Island’s soul through its banyan trees—the “invisible narrators” of its memory. Combining science, site studies, and oral history, it maps the deep cultural symbiosis between tree, place, and people. Text in English and Mandarin.
This book offers a unique journey into the heart of Gulangyu Island through its most iconic yet overlooked narrators—the banyan trees. More than just botanical features, these trees are the living breath and hidden storytellers of the island, their roots entwined with the very fabric of its urban space, memory, and culture. This book unfolds in four parts: an insightful scientific profile of the banyan tree itself; an exploration of its profound, symbiotic relationship with human life and the city; a detailed presentation of 15 specific banyan sites on Gulangyu, enriched with photographs and drawings; and a compelling oral history section that captures the vibrant, "invisible" life force these trees embody. It is not merely a guide but a cultural map, inviting readers to rediscover the island’s layered narrative and the deep, poetic dialog between nature, architecture, and human history.
Text in English and Mandarin.
This book offers a unique journey into the heart of Gulangyu Island through its most iconic yet overlooked narrators—the banyan trees. More than just botanical features, these trees are the living breath and hidden storytellers of the island, their roots entwined with the very fabric of its urban space, memory, and culture. This book unfolds in four parts: an insightful scientific profile of the banyan tree itself; an exploration of its profound, symbiotic relationship with human life and the city; a detailed presentation of 15 specific banyan sites on Gulangyu, enriched with photographs and drawings; and a compelling oral history section that captures the vibrant, "invisible" life force these trees embody. It is not merely a guide but a cultural map, inviting readers to rediscover the island’s layered narrative and the deep, poetic dialog between nature, architecture, and human history.
Text in English and Mandarin.
