Specification :

This then is essentially a " cultural education" book - both an enlightening addition & an appropriate practical tool for your visit.But it is also designed to be a first rate keepsake of your time on " The Island of the Gods"

The " story - lines" ( mythical tales & informative descriptions) have been chosen to cover the most common themes & subject matter of balinese painting & carving.
Thus when you are in a galery or museum & wish to know the story depicted in a interesting piece, this book will ( in most cases) provide that.
And will do so in consise, contextual, & easy to remember manner.

It is hand - printed in old Balinese - style script -an appropriate & artistic form for the world' s last intact tradidional spiritual culture.
The artwork that accompanies the " story-lines" make the book itself a Balinese work of art.

It and the hand - printing were both done by our " pelukis" ( artist) I Gusti Ngurah. He was also a great information resource, helping us to get our " story - lines" straight.

This is the first time some of these stories have been written down in english or posibly in any language.
The Balinese story telling traditional is oral , the main domain of " dalang" , the puppet - masters of " wayang kulit" , the popular shadow - pupet plays.

We trus this unique, artful info-tainment , offering will serve your stay in Bali...helping make great traditional culture here more engaging & enjoyble your art purchases more informed and personallly meaningfull.