“These two volumes serve as both foundational texts for the field in the years to come as well as immense sources of inspiration for further inquiry into the rich history and material culture of Tibetan books.”
—Manuscript Studies
“This is one of the most interesting and influential new books in the field of Tibetan studies. Matthew T. Kapstein and his team of contributors are leading experts in the topics they address. Both broad and deep in its coverage, accessibly written, and generously illustrated with well-chosen images, this work will be a core text for students of Tibetan studies going forward.”
—Frances Garrett, University of Toronto, coeditor of Hidden Lands in Himalayan Myth and History
“The academic field of Tibetan studies is so fundamentally dependent on manuscripts and printed books, and this unprecedented guide to these materials and the methodologies of their study is essential for beginning students and advanced scholars alike. The comprehensive range and depth of detail are remarkable.”
—Bryan J. Cuevas, Florida State University