Bali
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Essays |
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Bali: Sekala and Niskala: Essays on Religion, Ritual,
and Art
by Fred B. Eiseman, I. Nyoman Sukartha (Illustrator), David Pickell
(Editor)
Paperback - 2 pages Vol 1 (June 1989) |
| A great guide to the elaborate
rituals of the Balinese, written by an American scholar who clearly loves
this island. It is really a wonderful volume for anyone who wants an
in-depth understanding of the Balinese. There
is also a Vol 2 which deals with society, tradition, and craft. |
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Bali Style
by Barbara Walker (Contributor), Rio Helmi (Photographer)
Hardcover (September 1996) |
| Excellent photos of the best
houses, gardens, fabric, crafts, and architectural details in Bali. |
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Literature |
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A beautiful Tale from Bali
by Vicky Baum |
| essential reading |
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Travelers Guide Book |
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Lonely Planet Bali & Lombok (new 8th Ed.)
by Paul Greenway, James Lyon, Tony Wheeler |
| Many of the recommendations
are more suitable for backpackers than mid range travelers, but the maps
are excellent and the coverage of the entire island is good |
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Guide Book |
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Insight Guides Bali
by Garrett Kam (Editor) |
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Guide Book |
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F Knopf Guide Bali (Knopf Guides)
by Staff Knopf Travel Guides |
| A rare and wonderful travel
guide that goes much deeper than the regular where-to-find-hotels-and-restaurants
type. |
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Moon Handbooks: Bali (2nd Ed.)
by Bill Dalton
Paperback - 730 pages 2nd edition (June 1997) |
| This guide provides current,
practical info on everything to do with Bali: history, geography, culture,
places to go, how to go, when, where to eat... |
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Music
