Bulan Juni 2000, pelabuhan Dover, Inggris. Petugas duane membuka peti kemas dari Belanda dan menemukan lima puluh delapan orang Cina yang sudah tak bernyawa. Hanya dua yang selamat. Kota pelabuhan Rotterdam, Belanda. Titik tolak perjalanan fatal ini, tempat berbagai dunia bertemu: Pemuda pencari suaka yang bersembunyi di dapur restoran Cina milik Mr. Chow. Ia belajar bahasa Belanda dari teks film dan bertemu gadis fotografer muda yang banyak bepergian. Ia juga punya sahabat karib, loper ...

The natural Japanese affinity for decorative art is apparent in this striking collection of 104 exquisite stencil designs, reproduced from a rare 19th-century publication. Motifs depict — among other subjects — lush florals, bamboo branches, birds on the wing, and rustic country homes. Captions identify the patterns. ...

Among the world's great decorative art traditions, Islamic design has inspired the arts and crafts of many cultures. High-quality, royalty-free illustrations — reproduced from a wealth of rare sources — include exquisite patterns, borders, and motifs displaying all the beauty and intricacy of Islamic art. 201 color illustrations, 12 in black-and-white. ...

Over 500 splendid motifs, adapted from elegant brocades, colorful block prints and woven designs, and inspired by the Indians' spiritual affinity with nature — trees, leaves, flowers, buds, animals and birds. A superb, comprehensive sourcebook for artists, art historians, textile designers, needleworkers, fabric painters, and other craft enthusiasts. ...