Heian International

HEIAN (pronounced "hey-an") means "peace" in Japanese. Our selection of books about Asia hopes to promote peace through a better understanding between cultures. Adults will enjoy our books on Asian philosophy, art, religion, and literature, and may find our dictionaries especially useful. Children will find delight in our colorful fairy tales and nature stories. Young and old alike will discover hours of fun, choosing from our large selection of origami paper craft books. HEIAN now includes ICG-Muse's list of fine titles from Japan.Together, we offer greater selection and convenience to our readers. Look for a new assortment of first translations of contemporary Japanese fiction as well as classic studies of Japanese culture by famous commentators, ranging from Lafcadio Hearn to Donald Richie. For nearly 30 years, HEIAN has helped bring Asian classics and contemporary authors to new readers around the world. Based in sunny Southern California, we serve retailers, wholesalers and dealers here and abroad. Even though we are a small company we are able to offer our customers and associates our undivided attention, and our friendship. For the best in Asian art, fairy tales, origami crafts, philosophy and more, we hope you will look first to HEIAN. Come -- join the HEIAN family, and review our list of quality titles -- regularly updated on this site.

Specifically interested in books with these subjects or themes: art, asian literature, asian studies, buddhism/religion, children cookery, feng shui, fiction, origami

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