Hong Kong Apothecary: A Visual History of Chinese Medicine Packaging

Hong Kong Apothecary: A Visual History of Chinese Medicine Packaging

Second Edition edition

Paperback (18 Dec 2008)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This book transports us to the exotic world of Chinese Medicine – a world of saan (powders), yun (pills), gou (plasters), dann (pellets), etc for every known ailment. These forms had a direct influence on the materials, typefaces, patterns, and compositions used in packaging. It documents contemporary changes in the packaging of Chinese patent medicines and stores since the mid-19th.

Book information

ISBN: 9789628681624
Publisher: Zephyr Press
Imprint: MCCM Creations
Pub date:
Edition: Second Edition edition
Language: English
Number of pages: 200
Weight: 558g
Height: 248mm
Width: 228mm
Spine width: 20mm