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Dancing Out of Bali (Periplus Classics Series)
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Product Description
"It is Bali felt, understood, loved, communicated...Coast has a kind of word magic." --New York Herald Tribune
This book tells of a young Englishman, fresh out of a Japanese prison camp, and his Javanese wife, and how they leave Indonesia for the footlights of Broadway. This is a story of life, music, and dancing in Bali, with all the charm of the Balinese people. Dancing out of Bali is a truly remarkable personal adventure story for all readers, especially dance lovers.
This book tells of a young Englishman, fresh out of a Japanese prison camp, and his Javanese wife, and how they leave Indonesia for the footlights of Broadway. This is a story of life, music, and dancing in Bali, with all the charm of the Balinese people. Dancing out of Bali is a truly remarkable personal adventure story for all readers, especially dance lovers.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #2207560 in Books
- Published on: 2004-11-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .65 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 264 pages
Editorial Reviews
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"Coast has a kind of word magic that almost makes...dancing Balinese girls come to life on the printed page." -- New York Herald Tribune
About the Author
John Coast (1916-1989) was interned by the Japanese during World War II and worked on the Thai-Burma Railway; following acclaimed work in books and film, he managed many well-known artists and dance troupes.
