The javanese kris

A. G. Maisey · 7th April 2009, 08:31 AM

Earlier today I received my copy of "The Javanese Keris", and I have now completed reading of the text.

I will complete perusal of the illustrations and their captions before tomorrow.

I have waited a very long time to be able to read what Isaac Groneman wrote. My only comment is that this book contains matter with a high degree of historical interest for those of us who study the keris.

I am certain that a comparative study of material in this publication, with material from other sources, will prove to be most edifying for those who have the tenacity to carry out such a study.

It would be very easy to level criticism at some of the captions attached to illustrations, and at some sections of the text, however, I would caution against using too pedantic an approach to this publication:- to my way of thinking, its value lays in its provision of historical context, rather than in provision of information.

The preface and the introduction, both written by David van Duuren, bear reading several times.

The book itself is a very good quality production and contains many photographs of previously unpublished keris.

I recommend without reservation the acquisition of this book by all serious students of the keris.

7th April 2009, 08:31 AM	#14
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,992	Earlier today I received my copy of "The Javanese Keris", and I have now completed reading of the text. I will complete perusal of the illustrations and their captions before tomorrow. I have waited a very long time to be able to read what Isaac Groneman wrote. My only comment is that this book contains matter with a high degree of historical interest for those of us who study the keris. I am certain that a comparative study of material in this publication, with material from other sources, will prove to be most edifying for those who have the tenacity to carry out such a study. It would be very easy to level criticism at some of the captions attached to illustrations, and at some sections of the text, however, I would caution against using too pedantic an approach to this publication:- to my way of thinking, its value lays in its provision of historical context, rather than in provision of information. The preface and the introduction, both written by David van Duuren, bear reading several times. The book itself is a very good quality production and contains many photographs of previously unpublished keris. I recommend without reservation the acquisition of this book by all serious students of the keris.