Why are Dong Qiao's books so expensive?

It has high value and influence.

Dong Qiao is a famous calligrapher, seal engraver, painter and calligraphy educator in China. His calligraphy works enjoy a high reputation at home and abroad, so it is not difficult to understand that his calligraphy works and calligraphy textbooks are expensive.

Dong Qiao (1949-), a native of Nanquan, Jiangsu, is a famous calligrapher, seal engraver, painter and calligraphy educator in China. Currently, he is honorary chairman of China Calligraphy Association, honorary director of China Calligraphers Association, director of education committee of China Calligraphers Association, researcher of painting and calligraphy research institute of China Academy of Fine Arts, and honorary professor of distinguished professor and Yangzhou University of Nanjing Art Institute.