Bali has long enchanted its visitors. Today, as this enduring society comes to terms with a changing world, the traveler is presented with an overwhelming and sensual experience. To capture this, and provide an ideal souvenir of your experience, this book contains captivating colour photographs on all aspects of Balinese life, and insightful text on the "Islands of the Gods". Included are sections on history and geography as well as the complex cultural and religious heritage that is unique to Bali.

Author Biography

Nigel Simmonds is an African-born English writer. He has lived in Bali for many years, and co-authored Banda: Islands of Fire and Spice, a book on Indonesia's original spice islands, and Mimpi Manis, a collection of stories from Bali. Luca Invernizzi Tettoni was a world-renowned photographer who lived and worked in Asia since 1973. He specialized in books on all aspects of Asian culture, history, and geography, and was well-known for his photographs in Balinese Gardens, Bali Home, Filipino Cookbook, as well as many spa books published by Tuttle.