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OverviewThis stunning photographic journey goes straight to the heart of Bhutan This stunning photographic journey goes straight to the heart of Bhutan - a country on the cusp of opening its doors to the West. It explores the culture, history, beliefs and dazzling Himalayan landscapes of the world's newest democracy taking us into the lives of its people as their country enters the modern world. The result is a book of brilliant and evocative photographs and stories about this remote mountain kingdom. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Van Koesveld Robert , Lloyd LibbyPublisher: Fremantle Press Imprint: Fremantle Press Dimensions: Width: 23.90cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 28.30cm Weight: 1.415kg ISBN: 9781921361746ISBN 10: 1921361743 Pages: 212 Publication Date: 27 September 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Print Availability: In Print  Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsMore than just an armchair travel guide . . . a sensitive and almost meditative book . . . Bhutan Heartland paints a fascinating picture of the country's culture at a grassroots level. -- Have-A-Go News """ an incredible journey to the heart of Bhutan."" -- Travel Talk "" outstanding photo journal [with] breathtaking scenery and fascinating stories."" -- Sunday Times "" a book of brilliant and evocative photographs and stories "" -- Courier Mail "" this album-style series of brilliant photographs captures life in one of the least-known and most inaccessible of holiday destinations."" -- Weekend Australian" More than just an armchair travel guide . . . a sensitive and almost meditative book . . . Bhutan Heartland paints a fascinating picture of the country's culture at a grassroots level. --Have-A-Go News An outstanding photo journal on the life and times of Bhutan . . . breathtaking scenery and fascinating stories of the Bhutanese people. --Sunday Times An evocative book which captures the transition from tradition to modernity in the world's newest democracy . . . brilliant and evocative photographs and stories. --Courier Mail Author InformationRobert van Koesveld and Libby Lloyd set aside successful careers in psychotherapy and social work to focus on the delights of travel and photography. Travel began early- Libby migrated from England in 1951 and over-landed from Kathmandu to London in 1970. Before graduating, Robert had hitchhiked around Australia and canoed down the Sepik River in pre-independent Papua New Guinea. In recent years they have explored Bhutan, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, India, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Cuba and Europe. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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