{"product_id":"little-book-of-mahjong-copy","title":"Mahjong: House Rules from Across the Asian Diaspora","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"AccordionContainer__StyledAccordionContainer-sc-d6cfdea2-0 boljOQ f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-test-id=\"accordion-text\" class=\"AccordionText-sc-870321c6-0 iSKpbS\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"utils__FormattedParagraph-sc-19805faa-0 kEKByt\"\u003eFor many third-culture kids in the Asian diaspora, the sight and sound of clacking mahjong tiles conjures deep-seated memories. Some learned to play alongside elders, while others watched from afar. Maybe you only distantly know of the game through movies or articles about pop-up mahjong nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"utils__FormattedParagraph-sc-19805faa-0 kEKByt\"\u003eWhether you are looking to reconnect with the game, pick up a new hobby, or introduce others to a favorite pastime, Mahjong is a step-by-step guide for new and seasoned players alike. With vibrant photography and detailed instructional diagrams, author Nicole Wong walks you through gameplay, just how her grandfather would have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"utils__FormattedParagraph-sc-19805faa-0 kEKByt\"\u003eIn addition, Mahjong delves into the strategy, history, and design of the game and discusses various popular styles of play (American mah-jongg, Japanese riichi mahjong, and more).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"utils__FormattedParagraph-sc-19805faa-0 kEKByt\"\u003eA bonus essay also breaks down the mahjong hands in the pivotal scene from the 2018 hit film Crazy Rich Asians, and snippets of the author’s family history are sprinkled throughout, telling a story of diaspora through mahjong and showcasing mahjong culture, past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"utils__FormattedParagraph-sc-19805faa-0 kEKByt\"\u003eWith Mahjong as your guide, learn the history and evolution of this beautiful game while you connect with friends, family, and culture. You may even write your own house rules—just don’t forget the snacks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"f_spacer_base f_spacer_single_value_fb f_spacer_single_value_min_width\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ChevronIcon__ChevronRow-sc-1668aed4-1 dvAghp f_flex_base f_flex_single_value_align f_flex_single_value_direction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ChevronIcon__AnimatedChevron-sc-1668aed4-0 bWraAk\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42334108024878,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0016\/1959\/1214\/files\/Image1090.jpg?v=1778276070","url":"https:\/\/greenwood-shop.com\/products\/little-book-of-mahjong-copy","provider":"Greenwood Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}