Mahjong
Autor Nicole Wongen Limba Engleză Hardback – 10 apr 2025
For many third-culture kids in the Asian diaspora, the sight and sound of clacking mahjong tiles conjures deep-seated memories. Some learned to play alongside elders, while others watched from afar. Maybe you only distantly know of the game through movies or articles about pop-up mahjong nights. Whether you are looking to reconnect with the game, pick up a new hobby, or introduce others to a favorite pastime, Mahjong is a step-by-step guide for new and seasoned players alike.
- How-to: Easy-to-read instructions and clear illustrations make it easy for beginners to learn the game.
- Styles: Learn different variations on the game, from American mahjong to Japanese riichi mahjong.
- Culture: Learn how to create your own mahjong traditions, document your family's house rules, and more.
- History: Discover the history of mahjong, from its early roots as a Chinese card game to its arrival in the U.S. in the 1920s to the modern mahjong renaissance.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781958417638
ISBN-10: 1958417637
Pagini: 176
Dimensiuni: 181 x 229 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.67 kg
Editura: Hardie Grant US
ISBN-10: 1958417637
Pagini: 176
Dimensiuni: 181 x 229 x 22 mm
Greutate: 0.67 kg
Editura: Hardie Grant US
Descriere
Mahjong teaches readers how to play mahjong and showcases mahjong culture, both past and present, through essays and vignettes on the history of the game, design elements (dating your inherited or thrifted sets), and more.
Notă biografică
Nicole Wong is a writer and producer based in Oakland, California. She has over a decade of experience working with companies and community organizations that tell stories about the Asian American experience. The Mahjong Project is her effort to preserve a small piece of her family history and bring more people into the joy of playing the game, while also encouraging others to contemplate unique family traditions in their own lives. Her first book, Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora published in 2025.
The Mahjong Project hosts pop-up mahjong nights around San Francisco and Oakland and collects stories and anecdotes about mahjong at www.themahjongproject.com (Instagram: @themahjongproject).
The Mahjong Project hosts pop-up mahjong nights around San Francisco and Oakland and collects stories and anecdotes about mahjong at www.themahjongproject.com (Instagram: @themahjongproject).