Sarah Corbett discussses with Michael Backman her favourite book: 'Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry' by Marjorie Ransom.www.michaelbackmanltd.com

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18: Sarah Corbett & Michael Backman in Conversation about 'Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba: Regional Yemeni Jewelry' by Marjorie Ransom

In this episode, Michael Backman is in conversation with Sarah Corbett, about the book 'Court Arts of Indonesia' by Helen Ibbitson Jessup. Published in 1990, it was one of the first books on Asia art Michael bought and it has remained his favourite ever since, despite now having a library of over thousand books on Asian art, culture & history. Listen to this Podcast to find out why he likes this book so much.www.michaelbackmanltd.com

17 Michael Backman in Conversation about his favourite EVER book on Asian art: 'Court Arts of Indonesia'

Michael Backman is the author of 8 books and numerous articles and columns. Another book is on the way! When not involved with his London Gallery, he has been spending this year researching and writing a new book on the silver and gold of the Malay world. In this podcast he talks with Sarah Corbett about the book and some of his initial findings. The book will be published in 2021. www.michaelbackmanltd.com

16 - Malay Silver & Gold - Michael Backman on Writing his Latest Book

Our innovative monthly catalogues have become something of an institution among our followers and clients. The catalogues showcase our new items of material culture drawn from around the world, but all sourced from UK & European collections. The work that goes into each catalogue is enormous. Between 30 and 50 new items are features every month! And as soon as one catalogue is finished, it is time to begin the next one.In this Podcast, Michael Backman, in conversation with Sarah Corbett, discusses how the Catalogues are put together - the curating, the photography, the research and Internet logistics - as well as answering questions such as why prices are not included, why some items are reserved, and how is it that some items seem to be sold so quickly.Receive our monthly catalogues:https://www.michaelbackmanltd.com/about-us/monthly-catalogue-sign-up/Visit our website:https://www.michaelbackmanltd.com/

15: All you need to know about our Monthly Catalogues - Michael Backman Ltd

Narisa Chakrabongse grew up in England, but is a member of Thailand's extended royal family and a great-granddaughter of King Chulalongkorn. Today she is the founder and CEO of the successful art publishing house River Books, which has been at the forefront of publishing books on Asian art, history & culture for 30 years. In this second part of two Podcasts, Narisa discusses her professional life as a publisher, how she came to found River Books, and dealing with authors.For more visit:  www.michaelbackmanltd.com

13: Narisa Chakrabongse in conversation with Michael Backman (part 2)

Narisa Chakrabongse is a member of Thailand's extended royal family and a great-granddaughter of King Chulalongkorn.  She grew up in England, the daughter of a Thai prince and an English mother. At 15, while still living in England, she found herself orphaned, in the middle of her school exams, and now the sole inheritor of a royal mansion in Bangkok, behind the Grand Palace. She struggled with her mixed heritage, still being a child but now without parents, and with a Bangkok mansion in need of upkeep. Today, she is the founder and owner of River Books, a successful publishing house that specialises in  books on Asia art & history, and the owner of an award-winning boutique hotel in Bangkok. Listen to the first of two candid Podcasts on Narisa's extraordinary life.

12 Narisa Chakrabongse in Conversation with Michael Backman

Nielloware is a traditional type of richly decorated silverware produced in southern Thailand. The craft is dying out but local businessman and art collector  Anupasana Suwanmongkol is leading attempts to try to save the craft before it is too late. In this episode, Michael Backman discusses these efforts with  Anupasana Suwanmongkol at his family's hotel in Pattani, in Thailand's south.

11: Michael Backman in conversation with Anupasana Suwanmongkol on Saving Thailand's Nielloware Industry

Dawn Rooney is one of the world's most accomplished researchers and authors in the field of early Southeast Asian ceramics particularly those from Thailand & Cambodia, as well as on ancient Khmer culture and architecture. An American based in Bangkok, Michael Backman talks with Dawn Rooney at her home in Bangkok about her career as a researcher and prolific author on Southeast Asian art.

Episode 10 Michael Backman in conversation with the author Dawn Rooney

Michael Backman in conversation with Sarah Corbett about the history of & market for Chinese export silver antiques. 

07: Chinese Export Silver Antiques

Michael Backman chats to actor and collector Julian Sands, star of A Room With a View, The Killing Fields, The Painted Bird & much more.

06: On Collecting: Julian Sands, Hollywood Actor & Collector in Conversation with Michael Backman

The use of betel nut around the world, and a look at the customs and accessories associated with its use around the world.

05: The art of betel nut

An interview with Michael Backman of Michael Backman Ltd. Exploring Michael’s career and love of decorative arts. 

04: Biography of Michael Backman

Michael Backman and Paul Bromberg discuss silver objects from the material culture of the Thai people.

03: Thai silver, with Paul Bromberg

Michael Backman speaks to Jolanda Bos about her new book, Paint It Black, a biography of kohl containers.

02: Kohl containers, with Jolanda Bos

Michael Backman and Sarah Corbett discuss items from the material culture of the Berber people.

01: The Berber People, with Sarah Corbett

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