Tan Huay Peng. — What's in a Chinese Character.
Beijing New World Press 2000 Softcover,185+IX pp., 18.5x25.5cm.,ills. in b/w., in godd condition (frontcover slightly discolorated, some traces of use, interior very good). ISBN 9787800055157. This fascinating book uses cartoons by Tan Huay Peng to illustrate the origins and development of Chinese characters. The historical background of the script is accompanied by information on stroke types, stroke sequence and Hanyu Pinyin pronunciation. Days, months and numbers in Chinese are also provided in the appendix, making this book invaluable to anyone starting to learn Chinese. With b&w illustrations.