Who is JF Publishing?

JF Publishing is an independent publisher based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, dedicated to producing highly original and inspiring books for culture lovers.

The largest undertaking ever for JF Publishing, “Architecture of the Buddhist World” is a multi-volume project spanning years of editorial work and decades of accumulated expertise from authors, researchers, and photographic contributors.

Previous titles included Paradise Found: Journeys Through Noble Gardens of Asia (2008, ISBN: 978-9833214037) and Food From the Heart: Malaysia’s Culinary Heritage (2004, ISBN: 978-9833214013). Small-sized book Indispensable QiGong: For People on the Go!
(2002, ISBN: 978-9839476125) was an international bestseller, inspiring a new generation of professional people across the globe to learn about and practice ancient Qi Gong exercises.

Selected recent titles of JF Publishing
Selected recent titles of JF Publishing
Extensive press pack materials for The Golden Lands are available for reviewers and media: contact the publisher for info
Extensive press pack materials for The Golden Lands are available for reviewers and media: contact the publisher for info

The Golden Lands book is available to order direct from the publisher and from the distributors according to country, see ordering information here.


Founder and Managing Editor, Joan Foo Mahony

Publisher Joan Foo Mahony is a former corporate finance lawyer and ardent supporter of Buddhist education and arts
Publisher Joan Foo Mahony is a former corporate finance lawyer and ardent supporter of Buddhist education and arts

Joan Foo Mahony is a former international corporate finance lawyer who now splits her time between homes in Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, and London. Joan’s own remarkable experiences with the power of Chinese traditional health practices led to the production in 2002 of “Indispensible QiGong”, which is an international bestseller. Joan is a Buddhist and the current Architecture of Buddhism series is a deeply significant project, already occupying several years of research, and bringing together architecture and art history experts from across the world.


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The first ever art historical survey focusing comprehensively on the Architecture of the Buddhist World