{"product_id":"9780794605629-island-of-bali","title":"Island of Bali","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55420651536758,"sku":"9780794605629","price":20.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_33668957.jpg?v=1748554325","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780794605629-island-of-bali","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}