Bhutan : Kingdom Of The Dragon

By Robert Dompnier

Book Overview

?????In the remote Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, Buddhist values guide everyday life, and the rulers are believed to have a special relationship with gods and saints. Here are Bhutan's arts,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9628711024
• ISBN13: 9789628711024
• Release Date: March 2000
• Publisher: Local Colour
• Length: 178 Pages
• Weight: 3.10 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Stunning depictions of a beautiful country and people

Returning from my first visit to Bhutan in November, 1999, I searched for a book which genuinely captures the beauty and uniqueness of this Himalayan Buddhist kingdom and her people. The combination of Dompnier's stunning photography and thoughtful text are more than I had hoped to find. The format, choice and excellence of pictures and insightful text aptly convey a sense of this very special place. For anyone interested in the iconography of Tibetan Buddhism, learning about a people and culture unlike any other on this planet, or looking for photojournalism at its best about the Himalayas , I highly recommend this book. Personally, it serves me well to keep alive cherished memories of a place I know I will visit again.