- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Clarkson Potter; illustrated edition edition (May 12 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0609602942
- ISBN-13: 978-0609602942
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 20.3 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.1 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #815,405 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Too many books on feng shui, the ancient Chinese art of space arrangement, come off like so much New Age handwaving. R.D. Chin, an accomplished architect and feng shui master, presents feng shui in a new light, pointing out the common sense behind the folklore in his introductory section on ch'i (the flowing energy of every room) and the ba-gua, the octagonal guide to the traditional elements of space. The main meat of the book is in the middle section, which presents 14 of Chin's high-end feng shui consultations, from a SoHo loft to a round Frank Lloyd Wright house in the woods. The treatments of the various "problems," such as poor room placement, sharp corners, and the constricting feeling of overhead beams, are well explained in terms more architectural than geomantic, and are applicable to any home, no matter how modest. The book's final section is a set of "cookbook" feng shui problems and cures, such as mirrors to counter the negative energy of a blank wall, flowers to counter unfriendly feelings in the office, and birdbaths to welcome wildlife and give a sense of tranquility. The serene photography gives this the delicious feel of a luxurious coffee-table book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A great start,
By Joyous (Baltimore, MD) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Feng Shui Revealed: An Aesthetic, Practical Approach to the Ancient Art of Space Alignment (Hardcover)
I found this book a great help. This is the first book I have read on this and found it to be very helpful with plenty of illustrations to help me understand. Plus I thought the section on consultations a great help to understand how to actually use Feng Shui not just follow rules but adapt them to the enviroment they are in. I found it so good I read it in a day and then started reorganizing my house the next. My husband actually noticed the diffrence and not just that the funiture was in diffrent places. It has greatly encourage me to continue to study and use Feng Shui in my life. Thank you.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, but not for feng shui beginners,
By A Customer
This review is from: Feng Shui Revealed: An Aesthetic, Practical Approach to the Ancient Art of Space Alignment (Hardcover)
This is a beautifully written and photographed book, but it is not a primer for feng shui novices. I have studied feng shui for many years and got some good information from this, but it really doesn't address the basics that someone just learning would need (for that, try "Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life" by Karen Rauch Carter - superb book!).The homes in "Feng Shui Revealed" are gorgeous and beautifully decorated, not exactly "How to improve your suburban tract house". For anyone who loves architecture, design, and has a good foundation in the fundamentals of feng shui, this book is a delight.
5.0 out of 5 stars
I Need another copy!,
By A Customer
This review is from: Feng Shui Revealed: An Aesthetic, Practical Approach to the Ancient Art of Space Alignment (Hardcover)
This is a wonderful book! What I liked best were the tell-tale pictures, and also the simple way the author explains feng shui principles and solutions to problem areas. There's something for everyone in this book. Now I need another copy (I gave mind to my girlfriend when she moved) and wouldn't you know it, they're out of print... I can't believe it! Let's keep out fingers crossed for re-prints of this fine book. Thank you R.D. Chin!
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