{"product_id":"island-of-bali-book-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\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.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49581716373777,"sku":"GOR010739882","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51007259836689,"sku":"NIN9780794605629","price":24.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51416348229905,"sku":"CIN0794605621G","price":10.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":52489927393553,"sku":"CIN0794605621VG","price":10.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0794605621.jpg?v=1750746258","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/island-of-bali-book-miguel-covarrubias-9780794605629","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}