The Tale Of Khun Chang Khun Phaen

[Rasseru]

I read yesterday a review in one of the national newspapers of a just-published two-volume translation of this classic Thai tale. Does anyone know whether it is for sale in Chiangmai and, if so, where?

[Thaddeus]

According to Amazon, it's scheduled for release in December, so you'll have to wait a couple of weeks.

[Puwa]

Perhaps the best guide to traditional Thai social mores available.

[cmsanuk]

It's available from Suriwong Book Center on Sri Donchai Rd.

MAIN VOLUME

• Vivid and lively translation
• Four hundred line drawings illustrating historical, cultural, and other terms
• Fully annotated with cultural, historical, and textual notes
• Afterword explaining the development of the tale and its literary milieu
  984 (xiv + 970) pp
  394 drawings, 11 diagrams, 12 maps, glossary
  ISBN 978-974-9511-95-4
  USD 60.00, THB 1,500

COMPANION VOLUME

• Alternative texts and episodes not included in main volume
• Prince Damrong's original prefaces in translation
• Comprehensive lists of the flora, fauna, clothing, arms, and food mentioned in the text
  472 (x + 462) pp
  33 drawings, 1 diagram, tables
  ISBN 978-974-9511-96-1
  USD 60.00, THB 1,500

TWO-VOLUME SLIPCASED SET

ISBN 978-974-9511-98-5

USD 100.00, THB 2,700

According to Silworm Books website.

Enjoy!

[Dante99]

Thank you CMSanuk. Great first post!!!

[Rasseru]

Very much in your debt, cmsanuk! Thank you. And thanks too to the others who responded with helpful information and comments.

[Rasseru]

Picked up a two-volume set today at Suriwong Book Center. There was at least one more set in stock. Thank you again, cmsanuk.

[mamborobert]

Silkworm Books in Suthep is also advertising this for sale...but has a December date (from an old advert). May be worth giving them a call also if Suriwong is out of stock.

The two volume slipcased set is 2700 baht.

Main volume is 1500 baht, Companion volume 1500 baht.