New Keris Book: THE KRIS, A PASSION FROM INDONESIA

asomotif · 18th February 2008, 05:54 PM

I would also say: buy it !
There may be better books on certains keris types,

but this one gives a very nice view on almost all types of Indonesian keris.

Please bear in mind that the keris where collected quite recently.
Some of them have a modern dress or recent made silver work.

My girlfriend said that this would be a nice birthday present.
So after a short glimps on thebook it was re-wrapped for my birthday.
Which is due in MAY

So I will have to wait more than 2 months before i can thoroughly read the book

Ps. 47/100, looks like it may be sold out soon... (the english version)
Order now or start learning french

kai · 19th February 2008, 12:15 AM

I also appreciated reading this book - it's always nice to see the collections of other enthusiasts!

I didn't noticed any novel hypotheses or background info on the subject: the information has been compiled from the internationally well-known sources and for a diligent reader of this forum there won't be any notable surprises, I guess. I think this book offers a nice introduction/overview for any budding keris afficianado (especially when combined with Solyom & Solyom!). There are quite a lot of keris (and some other Indonesian daggers) shown which helps to appreciate the diversity rather than focusing on a few selected pieces.

Personally, the only gripe I have with this book is that it limits itself to Indonesia. IMHO it would have been worth to also include some Malay keris and Moro kris to offer a more complete picture of the whole keris world. Maybe these can be included with a future 2nd edition?

Regards,
Kai

Alam Shah · 12th March 2008, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kai

I also appreciated reading this book - it's always nice to see the collections of other enthusiasts!

I didn't noticed any novel hypotheses or background info on the subject: the information has been compiled from the internationally well-known sources and for a diligent reader of this forum there won't be any notable surprises, I guess. I think this book offers a nice introduction/overview for any budding keris afficianado (especially when combined with Solyom & Solyom!). There are quite a lot of keris (and some other Indonesian daggers) shown which helps to appreciate the diversity rather than focusing on a few selected pieces.

I've read the book. My opinion is similar to Kai's. The layout could be better.

kai · 12th March 2008, 10:35 AM

BTW, the English edition (120 copies) is now out of print.

A few distributors may have stock left...

Regards,
Kai

18th February 2008, 05:54 PM	#1
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,237	A Passion for Patience I would also say: buy it ! There may be better books on certains keris types, but this one gives a very nice view on almost all types of Indonesian keris. Please bear in mind that the keris where collected quite recently. Some of them have a modern dress or recent made silver work. My girlfriend said that this would be a nice birthday present. So after a short glimps on thebook it was re-wrapped for my birthday. Which is due in MAY So I will have to wait more than 2 months before i can thoroughly read the book Ps. 47/100, looks like it may be sold out soon... (the english version) Order now or start learning french

19th February 2008, 12:15 AM	#2
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	Can there be too many keris books? I also appreciated reading this book - it's always nice to see the collections of other enthusiasts! I didn't noticed any novel hypotheses or background info on the subject: the information has been compiled from the internationally well-known sources and for a diligent reader of this forum there won't be any notable surprises, I guess. I think this book offers a nice introduction/overview for any budding keris afficianado (especially when combined with Solyom & Solyom!). There are quite a lot of keris (and some other Indonesian daggers) shown which helps to appreciate the diversity rather than focusing on a few selected pieces. Personally, the only gripe I have with this book is that it limits itself to Indonesia. IMHO it would have been worth to also include some Malay keris and Moro kris to offer a more complete picture of the whole keris world. Maybe these can be included with a future 2nd edition? Regards, Kai

12th March 2008, 10:35 AM	#4
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,255	BTW, the English edition (120 copies) is now out of print. A few distributors may have stock left... Regards, Kai