<html><head></head><body><div class="ydpd31130e0yahoo-style-wrap" style="font-family:Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><div><div>Dear Korean Studies List Administrators,</div><div>I would like to share the following message with the Korean Studies community.</div><div>Thank you very much;</div><div>--</div><div>Dear Colleagues,</div><div>I humbly share the recent publication of my tenth book book on Korea,</div><div><b>"KOREAN DRAGONS \u5927\u97d3\u9f8d \ub300\ud55c\uc6a9 <i>DaeHanYong</i>" </b></div><div><b>\u2013 Korea\u2019s Dragon Traditions and their <i>Yong-wang</i> Monarchs \u2013</b></div><div><br></div><div>This tome resulted from four decades of gathering information and photos on this gigantic subject, and took me three years of intensive part-time labor to finally complete. It was intended to be "monumental" in our field; it is the only comprehensive work on this topic; there is nothing like it even in the Korean language. There is not even any 'complete' book like this about Chinese dragons, in Chinese, that I can find; certainly nothing comparable in English. The 21st-century Romanization was used, to align with the internet.</div><div> </div><div>It came to 976 pages -- 87,300 words -- 2550 color photos. Too big to print at any affordable cost, and so it is an E-book (PDF files) only; I tried all likely Korean and global publishers, but none would agree to print it due to size, although they praised its significance. E-book is better for such a sprawling work anyway, as it is "searchable". I assure you, it has been carefully edited and all Sinographic & Hangeul characters verified, all references and quotes rechecked; all photos are attributed with location and date as far as was possible. I labored to make it "readable and understandable" for beginners and the public, with no theory-jargon, and yet fully academic-quality; and no A.I. was employed. It is appropriate for undergraduate students and higher-level researchers interested in Korean religions, spirituality, folklore, artworks, traditions, relations to Chinese culture and sacred-sites.</div><div> </div><div>It is divided into 3 Volumes, 300+ pages each. The Table of Contents is:</div><div><br></div><div><b>Volume I: The Dragons of Korea </b></div><div><b>\u2013 <i>Korea\u2019s Traditions of Dragon Images and Beliefs</i> \u2013</b></div><div>ISBN: 978-1-105-05143-2 </div><div><br></div><div dir="ltr" data-setdir="false"><span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Foreword with Acknowledgements, Usage Notes and Dedication </span></span><br></div><div>Chapter 1. Introduction \u2013 Global Dragons</div><div><span><span> </span>A. The Otherworldly Dragons of Our World</span></div><div><span><span> </span>B. Dragon Clouds</span></div><div><br></div><div>Chapter 2. Chinese and East Asian Dragons</div><div><span><span> </span>A. Chinese Origins</span></div><div><span><span> </span>B. Eastern Dragon Iconography</span></div><div><span><span> </span>C. Deeper Meaning of Dragons \u2013 Symbols of the Hydrological Cycle</span></div><div><span><span> </span>D. Indian <i>Nagas</i> to Dragons</span></div><div><br></div><div>Chapter 3. Korean Dragons </div><div><span><span> </span>A. The importance of the Dragon in Korea</span></div><div><span><span> </span>B. <i>Imugi</i> as Proto-Dragons</span></div><div><span><span> </span>C. Ancient Images</span></div><div><span><span> </span>D. <i>Gwimyeon</i> or <i>Nathwi</i> Faces</span></div><div><span><span> </span>E. <i>Girin</i> and other Dragonish Animals</span></div><div><span><span></span> 1) <i>Qilin</i> to <i>Girin</i> and <i>Haetae</i></span></div><div><span><span></span> 2) Buddhist Usage of <i>Girin</i> Images</span></div><div><span><span></span> 3) Other Dragonish Animals</span></div><div><span><span> </span>F. Shamanic and Folk-Village Dragons</span></div><div><span><span> </span>G. Dragon Pottery</span></div><div><span><span></span> 1) Goryeo <i>Cheongja</i> Ceramics</span></div><div><span><span></span> 2) Joseon <i>Baekja</i> Ceramics</span></div><div><span><span> </span>H. Rain-Bearing Dragon Paintings</span></div><div><span><span> </span>I. Dragon Rocks and Mountains</span></div><div><span><span> </span>J. River Origins</span></div><div><span><span> </span>K. Waterfalls</span></div><div><span><span> </span>L. Dragon Floats</span></div><div><span><span> </span>M. Dragons on Bridges</span></div><div><br></div><div>Chapter 4. Dragons used in Joseon Neo-Confucian Society and Royalty</div><div><span><span> </span>A. Introduction</span></div><div><span><span> </span>B. Dragon as a Zodiac Character</span></div><div><span><span> </span>C. Dragons on Joseon Roof-beams and Ceilings</span></div><div><span><span> </span>D. Joseon Dragon Paintings and Stone-carvings</span></div><div><span><span> </span>E. Yong-Ho Motif</span></div><div><span><span> </span>F. Fish-to-Dragons Motif</span></div><div><span><span> </span>G. Dragon Calligraphy</span></div><div><span><span> </span>H. Dragon Metal Castings and Statues</span></div><div><span><span> </span>I. Dragon Wood-Carvings</span></div><div><span><span> </span>J. Dragons Used by Korean Royalty</span></div><div><span><span> </span>1) Royal Robes</span></div><div><span><span> </span>2) Furniture & Palace Decorations</span></div><div><span><span> </span>3) Royal Objects & Artworks</span></div><div><span><span> </span>4) Royal & Military Flags</span></div><div><br></div><div><span><b><span> </span>Volume II: Buddhist K-Dragons </b></span></div><div><b>\u2013 <i>Ideologies, Roles and Artworks in Temples</i> \u2013</b></div><div>ISBN: 978-1-105-04843-2 </div><div><br></div><div>Chapter 5. Dragons in Korean Buddhist Temples</div><div><span><span> </span>A. <i> Biseok</i> Stele Tops<span> </span></span></div><div><span><span> </span>B. Dragons on Roof-beams and Pillars</span></div><div><span><span> </span>C. Dragon Heads on Temple Fronts</span></div><div><span><span> </span>D. <i>Datjip</i> Canopies Over Altars</span></div><div><span><span> </span>E. Dragon Paintings on Hall Walls</span></div><div><span><span> </span>F. The Blue-Yellow Duality</span></div><div><span><span> </span>G. Nine Dragons Over Baby Buddha</span></div><div><span><span> </span>H. Dragon Ship of Wisdom to Paradise</span></div><div><span><span> </span>I. Paintings of <i>Gwaneum</i> with Dragons</span></div><div><span><span> </span>J. Dragon-Bases of <i>Gwaneum</i> Statues</span></div><div><span><span> </span>K. Dragons in <i>Nahan</i> Paintings</span></div><div><span><span> </span>L. Dragon-Spirits in Various Icons</span></div><div><span><span> </span>M. West Heavenly King Statues</span></div><div><span><span> </span>N. West Heavenly King Paintings</span></div><div><span><span> </span>O. Dragon Wood-Carvings</span></div><div><span><span> </span>P. Dragons on Temple Altars</span></div><div><span><span> </span>Q. Dragons on Stupas and Pagodas</span></div><div><span><span> </span>R. Dragons on the Four Dharma Instruments</span></div><div><span><span></span> 1) <i>Porae</i> Dragon Hooks Atop Bells</span></div><div><span><span></span> 2) <i>Beopgo</i> Dragon Drums</span></div><div><span><span></span> 3) Wooden Dragon-Fish Drums</span></div><div><span><span></span> 4) Cloud Plate Gongs</span></div><div><span><span> </span>S. Water Fountain Dragons</span></div><div><span><span> </span>T. Dragon Stairways at Temples</span></div><div><span><span> </span>U. Other Dragon Stone-Carvings at Temples</span></div><div><span><span> </span>V. Dragon Heads on Roof-beams</span></div><div><span><span> </span>W. Metalworks in Temples</span></div><div><span><span> </span>X. Temple Foundation Stories </span></div><div><span><br></span></div><div><span><b><span> </span>Volume III: Monarchs of the Dragons </b></span></div><div><b>\u2013 <i>Korea\u2019s Yong-wang / \uc6a9\uc655 / \u9f8d\u738b Dragon-King Royal Icons, Shrines & Traditions</i> \u2013</b></div><div>ISBN: 978-1-105-04824-1 </div><div><br></div><div>Chapter 6. <i>Yong-Wang</i> the Monarch of Korean Dragons</div><div><span><span> </span>A. Chinese Dragon-Kings</span></div><div><span><span> </span>B. The Korean Dragon-King</span></div><div><span><span> </span>C. Icon Paintings of <i>Yong-Wang</i> in Folk-Shamanic Shrines</span></div><div><span><span> </span>D. <i>Yong-Wang</i> in the <i>Shinjung Taenghwa</i> Icons</span></div><div><span><span> </span>E. Icon Paintings of <i>Yong-Wang</i> in Buddhist Temples</span></div><div><span><span> </span>F. <i>Yong-Wang</i> in <i>Gwaneum Taenghwa</i></span></div><div><span><span> </span>G. Folk-Shamanic Shrines for <i>Yong-Wang</i></span></div><div><span><span> </span>H. Shrines for <i>Yong-Wang</i> at Buddhist Temples</span></div><div><span><span> </span>I. <i>Yong-Wang</i> in Famous Folktales</span></div><div><span><span> </span>J. Female Dragon-Queens</span></div><div><span><span> </span>K. <i>Yongwang-je</i> Ceremonies</span></div><div><span><span> </span>L. Special Temple Shrines for Multiple <i>Yong-Wang</i></span></div><div><br></div><div>Chapter 7. Influence on Our Spiritual Beliefs and Practices </div><div> REFERENCES</div><div><br></div><div>My main webpage for this is: <a href="https://sanshinseon.com/dragons-of-korea" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sanshinseon.com/dragons-of-korea</a> </div><div>The best/cheapest way to obtain a copy is directly from me, via Email mntnwolf@yahoo.com</div><div>only US$-33 or KRW-50,000.</div><div>I have a Shopify portal you can see there, that accepts PayPal and credit-cards.</div><div>"Wise", direct PayPal and bank-transfer are also possible; contact me.</div><div>There is a Facebook Page about it, and a post on my Instagram.</div><div>It is available on Lulu dot-com and is becoming available on Amazon dot-com, at higher prices.</div><div>Free copies can be supplied to serious Reviewers for any relevant sites or publications.</div><div>I will be deeply grateful for anyone "spreading the word" about this on any appropriate platforms.</div><div>Thank-you for your encouraging support, and for <b>any</b> critiques, my lifelong colleagues!</div><div><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Sincere Regards,</span></div></div></div><div class="ydpd31130e0signature"><div style="font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"><div><font color="#00007f" size="4" face="bookman old style, new york, times, serif"><b><i>David</i></b></font></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;">David A. Mason</span></div><div><span style="font-size:18px;"><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:HelveticaNeue-Light, Neue Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:small;">\u5d14\u6885\u4ed9 \ucd5c\ub9e4\uc120</span></span><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:x-small;"><span><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:x-small;">Tour-Guide, lecturer and author on traditional cultural sites</span></span></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:x-small;">Retired Professor of Korean Cultural Tourism at Sejong University, Seoul</span></div><div><div><span style="font-size:x-small;font-family:garamond,;">Honorary Ambassador of the <i>Baekdu-daegan</i> Mountain-Range</span></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>