Fu: Taoist Talismans
May 2021

Fu, or Taoist talismans are diagrams, conceived as aform of celestial writing, that derive their powerfrom the matching celestial counterpart kept by thedeities who bestowed them. The use of magic charms and talismans dates back to the most ancient times in Chinese history.

Mainly focused on Zhengyi Taoist Sect, this book is about its talisman’s history, application, construction, semiotics and type design derivations.

79 pages, Chinese stab bound, printed on 55gsm newsprint paper and 90gsm colour paper.

© Yun-Qing