Bilingual in English and Chinese, this book contains over a hundred special Prosperity designs and describes the stories behind them. According to Chinese culture, there are five pillars of utmost happiness: Longevity, Good Fortune, Happiness, Wealth and Prosperity. Throughout the ages, these concepts have been depicted in special auspicious pictures and designs. This book contains a complete representation of various Prosperity pictures. Each description is a result of thorough research about the origins and meanings of each design.
《中华五福吉祥图典》，汇集了黄全信先生数代家传和几十年收藏的精品吉祥图，可谓美不胜收。其中既有明之典雅，又有清之华丽；既有皇家之富贵，又有清华之华丽；既有皇家之富贵，又有民间之淳朴；即有北方之粗犷，又有南方之秀美。按五福全书分为福、禄、寿、喜、财五集，每集吉祥图案119幅，共595幅。基本包括了中国传统吉祥图案的各个方面，并对每幅图作了考证和诠释，使之图文并茂，要得益彰。
By Huang Quanxin, Paperback, Simplified Chinese characters and English, 245 Pages, 5.5'' x 8.25''
