New book about keris

Rick · 30th April 2007, 09:37 PM

Hi Patrick, welcome to the Warung .

I edited out your links because they seem to be of a commercial nature.
We all would love to see your private collection; any pieces offered for sale must be posted in the Swap forum.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Again,
Welcome.

Rick

A. G. Maisey · 1st May 2007, 12:02 AM

G'day Patrick,

There was a translation done of "Budaya Nasional".

My understanding is that it was commissioned by Hardiono of Surabaya. Pak Hardiono was an important dealer of some years ago, and he has now passed away.

Back in the 1990's I noted a small number of these translations available through a dealer in Solo.

I have not seen a translation for sale for many years.

In any case, it was a very, very bad translation, and in my opinion it was so difficult to understand that it could in itself cause misunderstandings.

I do have a copy of it somewhere. If you care to email me privately we may be able to work something out.

Marcokeris · 16th July 2007, 11:09 AM

A new indonesian book on Yogya sarong

Alam Shah · 17th July 2007, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Marcokeris

A new indonesian book on Yogya sarong

Interesting,

What are its contents? Where can I get a copy?

Marcokeris · 17th July 2007, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Alam Shah

Interesting,

What are its contents? Where can I get a copy?

I received an email from the author and together the photo of the book. I dont know if the book is ready or not, but next week I'ld know some more about the book.

cahaya · 17th July 2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcokeris

I received an email from the author and together the photo of the book. I dont know if the book is ready or not, but next week I'ld know some more about the book.

Hi all,
just info:
as i know the book is not ready now, i hope ready in this year

VVV · 19th July 2007, 11:22 AM

I have recieved Karsten Sejr Jensen's new "book". It's a CD about Keris from all over the archipelago.
As I am a bit biased I leave it up to other forumites to review if it's the ultimate book of what has so far been published...

More info is published here

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4926

Michael

Michel · 3rd August 2007, 05:56 PM

Marcokeris informed us sometime in April that Mrs Ghinringhelli had produced a second book on keris. Alam Shah (I think) gave us the address of the Publisher and I immediately ordered one copy that was supposed to be published in November only.
Well, good news, I receive my copy today !
First impressions : Great book, with good illustrations in A4 format.
A few pages of explanations about who is a keris, what is a keris, what a keris can do, how is a keris forged and then starts the collection of Mr.Ghiringhelli with a photo and a page of explanations per weapon. It even shows a few keris for woman "keris wanita" as Mrs. Ghinringhelli calls them.
At the end an interesting bibliography.
I am very happy with this book that I have not yet read but glanced upon only.
Hope that a few of you have received it or will receive it and will comment.
Michel

ganjawulung · 3rd August 2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Michel

Marcokeris informed us sometime in April that Mrs Ghinringhelli had produced a second book on keris. Alam Shah (I think) gave us the address of the Publisher and I immediately ordered one copy that was supposed to be published in November only.
Well, good news, I receive my copy today !
First impressions : Great book, with good illustrations in A4 format.
A few pages of explanations about who is a keris, what is a keris, what a keris can do, how is a keris forged and then starts the collection of Mr.Ghiringhelli with a photo and a page of explanations per weapon. It even shows a few keris for woman "keris wanita" as Mrs. Ghinringhelli calls them.
At the end an interesting bibliography.

Dear Michel,
Two weeks ago in Jogjakarta (Indonesia), Marco gave me the original small book of "Kris Gli Invincibili" (The Invincible Krises). Amazing! I really enjoy to see the pictures of Vanna and Mario Ghiringhelli's collection. The krises and sheaths are in good classic style of Nusantara kerises (not only from Java). Good handles collection too. (Thank you, Marco). I hope someday, to get the second edition that I think it will be as amazing as the first book. Bravo...!

Ganjawulung

Marcokeris · 4th August 2007, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michel

Marcokeris informed us sometime in April that Mrs Ghinringhelli had produced a second book on keris. Alam Shah (I think) gave us the address of the Publisher and I immediately ordered one copy that was supposed to be published in November only.
Well, good news, I receive my copy today !
First impressions : Great book, with good illustrations in A4 format.
A few pages of explanations about who is a keris, what is a keris, what a keris can do, how is a keris forged and then starts the collection of Mr.Ghiringhelli with a photo and a page of explanations per weapon. It even shows a few keris for woman "keris wanita" as Mrs. Ghinringhelli calls them.
At the end an interesting bibliography.
I am very happy with this book that I have not yet read but glanced upon only.
Hope that a few of you have received it or will receive it and will comment.
Michel

Yes Michel the new Mrs. Ghiringhelli book is really good . The photos are excellent and the quality of paper also (...on pag. 116-117 i saw the best keris panjang of my life.....astounding.....breathless.....

)

In Yogya another two new book about keris
In Yogya another two new book about keris now:

Marcokeris · 4th August 2007, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marcokeris

I received an email from the author and together the photo of the book. I dont know if the book is ready or not, but next week I'ld know some more about the book.

The author told me the new book will be finished about the end of the year. I saw some pages and really the quality of photos and researches would be excellent (i hope the text will be in bahasa but also in english language).
I put here a picture of the new book

Michel · 6th August 2007, 10:36 AM

Hi Marco,
You seem to have very special connections with the world of book Edition. You knew before hand the publication of Mrs Ghiringhelli book, you announce now this new book in Jogjakarta. In any case thank you for informing us, this type of information is very useful for collectors.
Yes the keris panjang of page 116/117 in Mrs Ghiringhelli's book is impressive. It is the first, that I have seen, that carries these perforations in the blade and it appears to me as specially long with 62 cm vs 55 and 50 cm for my 3 keris panjang. As in "Traditional weapons of Indonesian Archipelago", page 64, van Zonneveld, mentions lengths of 73cm, 67cm and 57.5cm I am wondering if my keris panjang are not specially short ! ?
What I like in Mrs Ghiringhelli's book is that it shows keris that are not of kratong quality, the kind of weapons you can dream of but have not the means to obtain. They are all interesting, with something special, but they are not out of reach of a normal collector. This book presents, with good photos, a collection of weapons that many of us could have.
Thank you Marco for letting us know about this book.
Regards
Michel

16th July 2007, 11:09 AM	#3
Marcokeris Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Italy Posts: 928	A new indonesian book on Yogya sarong Attached Images

3rd August 2007, 05:56 PM	#8
Michel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 139	The Invincible krises 2 Marcokeris informed us sometime in April that Mrs Ghinringhelli had produced a second book on keris. Alam Shah (I think) gave us the address of the Publisher and I immediately ordered one copy that was supposed to be published in November only. Well, good news, I receive my copy today ! First impressions : Great book, with good illustrations in A4 format. A few pages of explanations about who is a keris, what is a keris, what a keris can do, how is a keris forged and then starts the collection of Mr.Ghiringhelli with a photo and a page of explanations per weapon. It even shows a few keris for woman "keris wanita" as Mrs. Ghinringhelli calls them. At the end an interesting bibliography. I am very happy with this book that I have not yet read but glanced upon only. Hope that a few of you have received it or will receive it and will comment. Michel

6th August 2007, 10:36 AM	#12
Michel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Switzerland Posts: 139	Books on Keris Hi Marco, You seem to have very special connections with the world of book Edition. You knew before hand the publication of Mrs Ghiringhelli book, you announce now this new book in Jogjakarta. In any case thank you for informing us, this type of information is very useful for collectors. Yes the keris panjang of page 116/117 in Mrs Ghiringhelli's book is impressive. It is the first, that I have seen, that carries these perforations in the blade and it appears to me as specially long with 62 cm vs 55 and 50 cm for my 3 keris panjang. As in "Traditional weapons of Indonesian Archipelago", page 64, van Zonneveld, mentions lengths of 73cm, 67cm and 57.5cm I am wondering if my keris panjang are not specially short ! ? What I like in Mrs Ghiringhelli's book is that it shows keris that are not of kratong quality, the kind of weapons you can dream of but have not the means to obtain. They are all interesting, with something special, but they are not out of reach of a normal collector. This book presents, with good photos, a collection of weapons that many of us could have. Thank you Marco for letting us know about this book. Regards Michel

30th April 2007, 09:37 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Hi Patrick, welcome to the Warung . I edited out your links because they seem to be of a commercial nature. We all would love to see your private collection; any pieces offered for sale must be posted in the Swap forum. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Again, Welcome. Rick

1st May 2007, 12:02 AM	#2
A. G. Maisey Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 7,015	G'day Patrick, There was a translation done of "Budaya Nasional". My understanding is that it was commissioned by Hardiono of Surabaya. Pak Hardiono was an important dealer of some years ago, and he has now passed away. Back in the 1990's I noted a small number of these translations available through a dealer in Solo. I have not seen a translation for sale for many years. In any case, it was a very, very bad translation, and in my opinion it was so difficult to understand that it could in itself cause misunderstandings. I do have a copy of it somewhere. If you care to email me privately we may be able to work something out.

19th July 2007, 11:22 AM	#7
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	I have recieved Karsten Sejr Jensen's new "book". It's a CD about Keris from all over the archipelago. As I am a bit biased I leave it up to other forumites to review if it's the ultimate book of what has so far been published... More info is published here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4926 Michael