I Ching Book - Flame Tree Publishing

Wonderful works by FLAME TREE that shape our world, this is a new series of ultimate books drawing from ancient, medieval, and modern writings. Offering a resource of essential knowledge and fascinating stories, it satisfies every aspect of human interest: scientific, philosophical, sociological, romantic, dramatic, and mysterious.

Also known as Yî Ching or the Book of Changes, the I Ching is an ancient Chinese text with significant historical and cultural influence. Covering areas such as divination, cosmology, morality, and philosophy, with strong ties to Confucianism, it has been interpreted in many different ways over the centuries and ultimately represents an early attempt to understand the world and humanity’s place within it. Reviving James Legge’s classic nineteenth-century translation, this latest title in the Great Works series features a new, insightful introduction that sheds fresh light on this fascinating text.

Each book in this series includes a new, accessible introduction written specifically for these editions, placing the book in context both as part of a new series and highlighting its particular contribution to the advancement of human understanding; exploring the significance of each work, its impact at the time of publication, and its influence today.

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“The aim… is to wipe the dust of everyday life from our souls” — Pablo Picasso.

“Flame Tree Publishing has been clearing the dust from everyday life for over twenty years, creating illustrated books since 1992, art calendars since 1998, and illustrated e-books since 2009. Their extensive list features powerful and eloquent artists such as Erté and Alphonse Mucha, complemented by extensive licenses in their award-winning calendar line, including collaborations with Tate, V&A, RSC, RA, and many others.

With a broad spectrum of authors, editors, and writers—from Vladimir Ashkenazy, Steve Hackett, John Howe, Sir George Martin, Brian May, Paul du Noyer, Paco Peña, Stanley Sadie—the brand strives to create illustrated projects that are affordable, useful, and beautiful. In addition to printed titles, their exceptional range of practical cookbooks, music books, pop culture, and lifestyle titles is increasingly available in digital formats. The publisher believes that well-reviewed, thoughtfully crafted content should be accessible in many different formats to meet the needs of their readers.