One goal of the Geiss Foundation is to sponsor publications about Ming and Chinese studies.  We are setting up Pear Publications LLC to undertake such publications.  All profits, if any, from Pear Publications will be donated to the Geiss Foundation to help continue with other projects.

One of the first books we plan to publish is Selected Readings in Ming Dynasty Documents. See details at Selected Ming Reading. 

Other books planned for research and publication include illustrated books about Ming history that can bring a visual dimension to the discipline.  One publication project in this direction is a pictorial history of the emperors of the Ming dynasty, using court portraits of Ming emperors made during their reigns.  See An Illustrated History of Ming Dynasty Emperors.

Future publication projects under consideration include: Chinese Courtesans and Prostitutes and Ming Structures in Beijing (working titles), Traditional Art Forms by Young Beijing Artists.

We welcome all constructive suggestions and comments.