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Josef Guter  |
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Josef Guter is Germany's foremost writer of popular books on China. Born in 1929, Guter studied humanities, before working in adult education and journalism. Since 1978 he has visited China on eighteen separate occasions and written numerous books on Chinese culture and literary history including Chinesische Märchen ("Chinese Fairy Tales"), Tibetische Märchen ("Tibetan Fairy Tales"), Drachen — Ungeheuer und Glücksbringer ("Dragons: Monsters and Talisman"), Lexikon der Geschichte Chinas ("Dictionary of Chinese History") and Lexikon der Götter und Symbole der alten Chinesen ("The Dictionary of Ancient Chinese Gods and Symbols"). His work is published by prestigious publishing houses such as Fischer and Marix. Josef Guter was awarded the Georg Michael Pfaff Memorial Prize.
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Fairy Tale
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Das Geschenk des Drachenkönigs
Märchen aus China
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Das große Lexikon der Völker
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China und seine Provinzen
- HC: Komet 2005
- Film & TV: Rights free (AVA international)
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| Extraordinary Book |
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The Big Book of Fairy Tales
Fairy tales play an important part in every culture. Their magical plots and fantasy beings express profound beliefs, secret wishes and poetic images that have endured over centuries and that convey man's longing for happiness, peace and love. Fairy tales represent the magic of different cultures, and it is this magic that shines through the stories collected in this book.
- HC: Marix Verlag 2005
- Übersetzung: Korea (Myungjin Publication)
- Film & TV: Rights free (AVA international)
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Dictionary of Christian Monasteries
This dictionary provides the first insight into the most important monasteries past and present from the different Christian denominations. The monasteries were essential for the preservation of the legacy of Antiquity. Western culture has been deeply influenced by the monks, especially those of the key orders. Contains information on the key founding figures.
- HC: Marix 2005
- Sold to: Italy (Edizioni Arkeios srl)
- Film & TV: Rights free (AVA international)
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Dictionary of Chinese History
Guter's dictionary is impressive in its thematic diversity. The author provides definitive entries relating to all the dynasties, emperors and key historical events while also finding space for the Chinese chronological system and the various language families and religions. The founding of the Communist Party is also given proper attention. This comprehensive guide is essential reading for travellers wanting to adapt to the etiquette of the country.
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Dictionary of Gods and Symbols of the Ancient Chinese
Visitors to China find evidence of innumerable Chinese deities in temples, art, literature and the traditions of everyday life. The gods and goddesses worshipped by the Chinese before the development of Daoism and Buddhism were rapidly incorporated into new religious beliefs and have profoundly influenced the semiotic world of China. This dictionary contains concise but comprehensive information on Chinese religion and Chinese symbolism.
- HC: Marix Verlag 2004
- Sold to: Czech Republic (Nakladatelstvi Brana, spol. s.r.o.), Italy (Edizioni Arkeios srl)
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