Mahjong Illustrated: The Sound of Sparrows

Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding with 125 illustrations and photographs, Mahjong Illustrated will fascinate anyone interested in one of the world’s most widely-played games.

The clickety-clack of mahjong tiles being mixed by a group of friends is one of the most soothing and distinctive sounds found across East Asia and, increasingly, North America. First developed in southern China in the early 19th century, mahjong – meaning ‘sparrow’ – is a fun and popular game that tas...