# I Ching Book: Gilded Pocket Edition

> A gilded pocket guide to China's classic oracle, Hilary Barrett's I Ching book gives newcomers the tools to read the hexagrams.

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## About this item

This I Ching book by Hilary Barrett is a gilded pocket edition of China's classic oracle, made for anyone new to divination. It is an essential introduction to an ancient technique, and a confident first step into the I Ching.

The hardback measures 113 x 173 x 22 mm and has 288 pages. It has imitation cloth with foil blocking, and the silver gilded page edges and patterned endpapers make it a striking book to hold. The introduction explains the history of the I Ching, with origins in the 9th century BCE, and the book gives you the tools to interpret the hexagrams.

Diviners have long brought their most burning questions to the I Ching. This gilded edition is a handsome place to begin, and a striking gift for a friend who loves oracles. Pick up this I Ching and start asking your own questions.

## Key facts

- Hardback with 288 pages
- Silver gilded page edges
- Patterned endpapers
- Imitation cloth with foil blocking
- Tools to interpret the hexagrams

## What's in the box

- 1 hardback I Ching book, gilded pocket edition

## Details

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|---|---|
| Size | 113 x 173 x 22 mm |
| Contents | 288 pages |
| Material | Imitation cloth with foil blocking |

## Questions

### What is the I Ching?

It is China's classic oracle, an ancient divining technique with origins in the 9th century BCE. This book introduces it and explains its history.

### How big is the I Ching pocket edition?

It measures 113 x 173 x 22 mm and has 288 pages, with silver gilded page edges.

### Does the book explain how to read the hexagrams?

Yes, the book gives you the tools to interpret the hexagrams, after an introduction to the history of the I Ching.