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Costumes of Asia
A Connoisseur’s Coloring Book
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By Celeste Heiter
Illustrations by René Pulido
8 ½ x 11 inches; 44 pages; paperback; 20 full-page coloring pages
ISBN-10: 1-934159-20-4
ISBN-13: 978-1-934159-20-0
$4.95
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Enter a world of rich textiles, intricate patterns, elegant fashion design, and deep cultural heritage. Twenty Asian countries are represented, along with fascinating facts on traditional costumes and social customs, amid a panorama of historical Asian landmarks. Each page is an opportunity for learning as well as for artistic expression through color.
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Celeste Heiter
Celeste Heiter is a freelance writer and graphic artist with a fascination for Asian culture. She also has a background in tailoring and fashion design. She is the author of several books published by ThingsAsian Press, including Ganbatte Means Go For It, Vignettes of Japan, Five Seven Five, and The Sushi Book. Celeste lived for two years in Tokyo, and currently resides in California’s Napa Valley with her son Will, who was born in Japan.
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René Pulido
ARené Pulido, illustrator and caricature artist, is a native and resident of California’s Napa Valley. René spent much of his childhood in Morelia, Mexico, where he studied art and later worked as a graphic designer. Although René’s cultural roots are in Mexico, he has a keen appetite for international culture. In addition to his talent as an illustrator, René works as a caricature artist at parties and special events around the San Francisco Bay Area.
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