{"product_id":"james-clavell-tai-pan-1972-1st-hc-dj-turkish-book-turkey","title":"James Clavell – Tai-Pan 1972 1st HC\/DJ Turkish Book Turkey","description":"\u003cp\u003eJames Clavell – \u003cem\u003eTai-Pan\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBiricik Sevgilim\u003c\/em\u003e) – Altın Kitaplar Turkish First Edition (1972)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Turkish first edition of \u003cem\u003eTai-Pan\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem\u003eBiricik Sevgilim\u003c\/em\u003e) by James Clavell was published by Altın Kitaplar in 1972. Presented in hardcover with its original dust jacket, this edition features a unique Turkey-only cover illustrated by a Turkish artist, making it especially desirable for collectors. One of Clavell's most celebrated historical novels, \u003cem\u003eTai-Pan\u003c\/em\u003e is the second chronological installment of the acclaimed Asian Saga, blending historical events with epic storytelling.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the early 1840s following the First Opium War, the novel chronicles the founding of the British colony of Hong Kong through the ambitions and rivalries of powerful international merchants. At the center of the story is Dirk Struan, the influential \"Tai-Pan\" of the Noble House trading company, whose vision, determination, and leadership shape the future of a new commercial empire. Rich in political intrigue, adventure, romance, and cultural conflict, the novel vividly portrays the clash between Eastern and Western civilizations during a pivotal moment in Asian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Altın Kitaplar in 1972, this Turkish first edition is a highly desirable collectible for readers of historical fiction and vintage Turkish translations. Its hardcover format, original dust jacket, and distinctive Turkish illustrated cover further enhance its appeal among collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e• Author: James Clavell\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Original Title: \u003cem\u003eTai-Pan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Turkish Title: \u003cem\u003eBiricik Sevgilim\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Publisher: Altın Kitaplar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Publication Date: 1972 (Turkish First Edition)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Format: Hardcover with Dust Jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Genre: Historical Fiction; Adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Subject: An epic historical novel depicting the birth of Hong Kong through the ambitions, rivalries, and adventures of nineteenth-century international traders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Literary Content: Novel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Themes: Power; Trade; Cultural Conflict; Empire; Ambition; Survival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Historical Focus: Hong Kong and China during the aftermath of the First Opium War and the establishment of British colonial rule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Educational Value: Offers valuable insight into nineteenth-century Asian history, international commerce, and the cultural interactions between East and West through an engaging historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Collector Appeal: A Turkish first edition in hardcover with its original dust jacket, featuring a unique Turkey-only cover illustrated by a Turkish artist, highly desirable for collectors of James Clavell, historical fiction, and vintage Turkish editions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49857574469770,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_5806073f-29cc-43d9-bdcd-1e67314fa481.jpg?v=1785929048","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/james-clavell-tai-pan-1972-1st-hc-dj-turkish-book-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}