Bali : the legendary isle / photography by R. Ian Lloyd ; text by Patrick R. Booz.

"This volume is a revised and expanded edition of Exciting Bali and Bali: a travel portrait"--t.p. verso.

The tropical island of Bali is a place of extraordinary beauty--and even more extraordinary people. Terraced rice paddies climb up the steep slopes of misty volcanoes like steps reaching to the sky--and waving palms are silhouetted against vast sandy beaches and tropical sunsets that glow with ever-changing colors. Highland volcanic lakes surrounded by lush jungles contrast sharply with the island's busy towns and roads with a multitude of people. [Here] author Patrick Booz takes you on a guided tour around this Indonesian island paradise. From Bali's fabled temples -- with their elaborately carved statues and colorful painted panels -- to the bustling village life surrounding them, this photographic journal provides a detailed look at a thriving culture that maintains its freshness and relevance in the modern world.