{"product_id":"island-of-bali-miguel-covarrubias-9780794605629","title":"Island of Bali","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsland of Bali\u003c\/i\u003e is now available with a foreword by Professor Adrian Vickers which puts the book into context for a modern audience.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst published in 1937, \u003ci\u003eIsland of Bali\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMiguel 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIsland of Bali\u003c\/i\u003e will appeal to anyone with interest in this unique island, from general \u003ci\u003eEat, Pray, Love\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Miguel Covarrubias\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0794605621\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780794605629\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Periplus Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 480\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.10w x 1.40d","brand":"Miguel Covarrubias","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43926090383615,"sku":"9780794605629","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_defe6785-5e0c-44f5-ae53-1a2cc4d042ee.jpg?v=1681081141","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/island-of-bali-miguel-covarrubias-9780794605629","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}