The Chinese version of this book quickly became a bestseller after its release in May 2012. It started with an initial run of 20,000 and is now in a second printing. The New York Review of Books covered the book launch in Beijing. Bill Porter is one of the most respected authorities on Chinese culture and religion in the West. He has won many awards and grants for his works. Includes more than 50 B&W photographs taken by the author during his journey. Porter recently won a Guggenheim grant...
