Island of Bali

The book is in good condition with a clean and intact cover. There is no dust jacket, as issued. The binding is strong, and the pages are free from inscriptions or library markings. Minor wear is visible on the cover edges, consistent with age and handling.

Miguel Covarrubias's "Island of Bali" offers an in-depth exploration of Balinese culture, first published in 1937. This edition, reprinted in 1981 by Oxford University Press, Singapore, is part of the Oxford in Asia paperbacks series. The book features an album of photographs by Rose Covarrubias, adding a visual dimension to the text. Covarrubias, a renowned Mexican painter and anthropologist, provides a vivid account of Bali's art, religion, and daily life, making this work a significant contribution to cultural studies. This paperback edition is a reprint, not a first edition, and is ideal for collectors interested in travel and anthropology. The book is in good condition, with no inscriptions or library markings, making it a valuable addition to any collection of Southeast Asian studies.