Buddhist Himalayas People Faith and Nature
Matthieu Ricard, Oliver, Daniel Follmi
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Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: As New
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: Thames And Hudson
Publisher Place: London
Publisher Year: 2008
Edition: Reprint
Description: 415 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in As new condition throughout.
Publishers Description: Newly available in paperback, this sumptuous volume presents a dazzling collection of photographs of the majestic landscape and Buddhist people of the Himalayas. The authors' profound intimacy with their subject is immediately apparent in their awe-inspiring images, which present a harmonious mosaic of the unmatched richness of the civilizations on the Roof of theWorld. The pictures are accompanied throughout by contributions from nineteen eminent specialists on the region, who discuss the faith, culture, politics and traditions of the Himalayan world. Reflecting not only the cycle of human existence but also the history of the Himalayas, this lavish volume offers an unparalleled insight into Himalayan Buddhism in the 21st century. show more
ISBN: 9780500287750
(170431)
