| Island of Bali Original Edition Contributor(s): Covarrubias, Miguel (Author), Vickers, Adrian (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 0794605621 ISBN-13: 9780794605629 Publisher: Periplus Editions OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2008 Annotation: Originally published in 1937, "Island of Bali" is still considered the most authoritative text on Bali and its fascinating people. A birds-eye view of Balinese life and culture, "Island of Bali" includes a survey of the islands' history, geography and social structure, along with painting a captivating picture of Balinese art, music and drama. Complementing the text are drawings, half-tone photographs and a full-color insert. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Southeast Asia - Travel | Asia - Southeast - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social |
| Dewey: 959.862 |
| Series: Periplus Classics |
| Physical Information: 1.4" H x 5.1" W x 7.9" (0.90 lbs) 480 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Island of Bali is now available with a foreword by Professor Adrian Vickers which puts the book into context for a modern audience. First published in 1937, Island of Bali is still regarded by many as the most authoritative text on Bali and its fascinating people. Included is a wealth of information on the daily life, art, customs and religion of this magical Island of the Gods. In the author's own words it presents a bird's-eye view of Balinese life and culture. Miguel Covarrubias, the author, was a noted painter and caricaturist as well as a student of anthropology. He lived in Bali for a total of three years in the early 1930s, and today his account is as fresh and insightful as it was when it was originally published. Introducing the island with a survey of hits history, geography and social structure, Covarrubias goes on to present a captivating picture of Balinese art, music and drama. Religion, witchcraft, death and cremation are also covered. Island of Bali will appeal to anyone with interest in this unique island, from general Eat, Pray, Love readers to serious anthropologist alike. Complementing the text are 90 drawings by Covarrubias and countless others by Balinese artists. Also included are 114 half-tone photographs, and five full-color paintings by the author. |
