THE RAMAYANA Re-told by Lynne Jessup Illustrated by Ruth Glenn Little Price:US$22.00 The Ramayana is a classic myth which originated in India and began as an oral epic. It has subsequently been written as poetry and as dramas, puppet theatre and dance dramas. It is an exceptional story and has been used throughout the years to illustrate good and evil. It appears in all these forms throughout South East and South Asia. This book has been written with the young adult reader in mind.
	THE ABDUCTION OF SITA Penguin Epics/R.K. Narayan Price: US$10.00 A hero must save the woman he loves. Ravana, the Supreme Lord, has enslaved all the gods. Although he now rules the world, he cannot resist a beautiful woman. When he catches a glimpse of the princess Sita, he falls under her spell and steals her away. Her beloved husband, Rama, will do anything to get her back. With the help of the brave monkey Hanuman, he journeys across the world to find her. But the evil Ravana will not give up Sita without a fight.
	CALON ARANG The Story of a Woman Sacrificed to Patriatrchy Lyrical Prose by Toeti Heraty Price: US$22.95 The legend of Calon Arang is the story of an act of exorcism against a perceived witch and the balance between good and evil. Toeti Heraty has been inspired to retell this legend in a contemporary style and use it to depict the disparities between genders. Heraty is Indonesia's foremost feminist poet and through this retelling of Calon Arang brings attention to the causes and to the futility of the war between the sexes. Lavishly illustrating the story are stunning paintings by 21 of Indonesia's premier woman artists. Introduction by Carla Bianpoen and Afterword by Keith Foulcher, a collaborative project by Saritaksu Editions and Galeri Cemara.
	CHILDREN'S FAVORITE BALINESE STORIES by Trina Bohan-Tyrie (Illustrations), Victor Mason Hardcover - 96 pages Price: US$16.95 Balinese Children¹s Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories narrated by the beautiful daughter of the king¹s adviser. Once upon a time, a girl is summoned to the royal chamber and from the moment she arrives, she captivates the king with her fascinating stories and radiant spirit. The tales in this collection include: The Haughty Toad, The Saintly Stork, The Rajah who Lost His Head, A Tale of Two Sisters, The Dog who Flattered a Crow, and many more

FOLK TALES FROM INDONESIA by Dr. S.D.B.Aman Price: US$5.00 A wonderful collection of tales from Aceh to Roti. Tales such as “The Strange PorridgeEfrom Roti and “Why the People of To’po do not eat Hedgehog Meat?Eand an extensive vocabulary of unusual words used throughout the stores.

FOLK TALES FROM BALI AND LOMBOK by Margaret Muth Alibasah Price: US$5.00 How was Lake Batur formed, and how did the Bali Strait come into being? Where did Mount Rinjani get its name? And who irrigated the beautiful terraced rice fields of Bali and built its many temples? Long years ago these questions and the answers to them became the myths and legends of the people of Bali and Lombok, told and retold down to the present day.

THE RAMAYANA by Sunardjo Haditjoroko M.A. Price: US$5.00 A concise version of this very famous Asian tale that is the basis of many dance and drama performances all over Asia.

OTHER FOLK TALES FROM INDONESIA by S.D.B.Aman Price: US$5.00 More wonderful Indonesian Folk Tales from across the archipelago. Including tales such as Mambang Linau’s Dance from the island of Riau to Inkonkulsuri from West Irian. An interesting collection with a vocabulary in the back of the book.

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	THE SULTAN AND THE MERMAID QUEEN by Paul Spencer Sochaczewski Price: US$13.95 The Sultan and the Mermaid is a collection of essays and articles which describe rarely written-about Asian people, places and events. Understand why 19th century British naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace, who spent eight years in Asia, has a better claim to the theory of natural selection than Charles Darwin. Ponder the disappearance of Bruno Manser, a Swiss Robin Hood who vanished in a Borneo jungle while trying to help the downtrodden Penan tribesmen stand up for their rights. Speak with the Sultan of Yogyakarta and learn about his love affair with the Mermaid Queen.
	ORDEAL BY FIRE by Gde Aryantha Soethama Translated by Vern Cork Price: US$10.00 Gde Aryantha Soethama is one of Bali's most respected writers. He won the prestigious Khatulistiwa prize for Indonesian Literature in 2006. "There have been too many stories about Bali written by non-Balinese that superficially represent the island and its people. The bitterness and irony of (the Balinese) people are not captured and not genuinely explored by those who are not native. Bali is replete with paradox. It is always complicated, tangled, but from the outside seems loose, open and genial". (Gd Aryantha Soethama) And so this collection of stories explores the tangled, paradoxical nature of the Balinese people. It is also an exploration of conflict in today's Balinese society between traditional and modern values. The colourful and vibrant narrative is enhanced by a very sensitive and true translation by Vern Cork.
	DRAGONS IN THE BATH : Tales from rural Bali by Cat Wheeler 'Ibu Kat' Price: US$16.95 A collection of tales by one of Ubud's most loved residents. Ibu Kat is renowned for her jottings and stories in the local English newspaper, Bali Advertiser and now we have a fabulous collection of these stories all together in book format. Be transported to Ubud, Bali as she takes us on a journey through everyday life with her bald parrot, her menagerie of dogs and unsolicited wildlife. She informs us on how to deal with randy ducks, rampaging vegetation, roasted spiders and a haunted riverbank. Told with warmth and humour we can explore with her the ins and outs of daily life in the village of Ubud.
	BALI MOON by Odyle Night Price: US$19.95 Bali Moon - A Spiritual Odyssey tells of one woman's amazing experiences on the exotic island of Bali. Drawn by a strange destiny, she falls in love with a Balinese priest and mystic and is plunged into the arcane realm of magic and the supernatural. Given a window into a far distant reality the author is led on an exciting journey, one steeped in drama and suspense, that takes her to the far reaches of the islands of Indonesia. Ultimately it leads her to reflection and personal enlightenment.
	BALI MAGIC by Odyle Night Price: US$19.95 Bali Magic - Reflections of a Reluctant Psychic continues the journey and relates the author's extraordinary experiences on the mystical island of Bali. Set against a rich tapestry of Indonesian history, legends and myths, and the intriguing world of magic, Bali Magic is a truly remarkable story. The author shares her experiences as she meets with royalty, mystics and political leaders. Immeshed in a dramatic love triangle, she is challenged to draw on her inner strength and her timeless connection to the island in order to survive.
	EAT PRAY LOVE by Elizabeth Gilbert Price: US$24.95 Eat Pray Love - One Woman's Search for Everything Elizabeth is in her thirties, settled in a large house with a husband who wants to start a family. She doesn't want any of it. A bitter divorce and a rebound fling later, Elizabeth emerges battered yet determined to find what she's been missing. She begins her quest in Rome, finds enlightenment through scrubbing temple floors in India and finally in Bali, a toothless medicine man reveals a new path to peace, leaving her ready to love again.
	MADS LANGE - The Bali Trader and Peacemaker by Peter Bloch, Leonard Luras, Gustaaf Scouten Price: US$39.99 Mads Lange was a native Dane who at the age of 17 landed on the shores of Lombok in 1834. He forged an alliance with the then Balinese King of Karangasem who was at war with the Lombok ruler of Mataram and then moved to establish a residence and trading centre on Kuta Beach. He was a clever businessman and maintained good relationships with a wide range of social and business partners. He established various business interests including a trade in "kepeng" coins from China, arms, gold, rice, silk and opium. He was reportedly disliked by Dutch colonial officials for his "fraternization" with local elements but his skills as a negotiator were frequently called upon to smooth over difficult situations. One the eve of a return trip to Europe, Mads Lange died in somewhat uncertain circumstances in Bali on 13th May 1856. His largely forgotten grave, guarded by a stone dalmation, can be found on a side street - Jalan Tuan Lange, just off Bali's busy bypass to Kuta.
	ECHOES : Book Two, My Years in Indonesia 1949 - 1962 by Charlotte Clayton Maramis Price: US$18.00 Charlotte Maramis married the young Manadonese son of a Lutheran Minister named Anton Maramis in 1947 whom she had met and married in Australia. The young Anton was a member of the Komite Pusat (KNIP Central Indonesian National Committee) when he was stationed in Australia during the second world war. He played a key role in fighting for the rights of the Indonesian seamen in Australia. He and Charlotte returned to Indonesia in 1949 and it is here that the book picks up the story of a young woman and her extraordinary tale of her life and times in Indonesia. She became a journalist and worked for many years as a columnist with the Indonesian Observer, edited and published by Herawati Diah, whose husband owned and operated Merdeka Press. The book has many anecdotes of the key people and events of that time and is written in a friendly and informal style that is really appealing.
	PRAMOEDYA POSTCOLONIALLY : (Re-) Viewing History, Gender and Identity in the Buru Tetralogy by Razif Bahari Price: US$29.99 This book by Razif Bahari of the National Institute of Education at Nanyang Technological University, concentrates on the way Indonesia's most well-known novelist, Pramoedya Ananta Toer tackles some imposing questions about Indonesia. He concentrates on the novels of the Buru quartet, which assume a variety of positions on the issues of national identity, history and gender. He examines the way Pramoedya deals with perceptions of historical experience, the concept of a national and a close look at the Dutch Colonial rule and internal social Javanese feudalism.
	AROK OF JAVA by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Translated by Max Lane Price: US$25.00 "It is the 13th century in Java. Rebelliousness stirs among peasant farmers and Brahmin priests alike. Slavery has returned and men, women and children labour to find gold for Java's rulers. Bearing the symbols of spiritual power, a young scholar-bandit and rebel appears, called Arok - he who upturns everything. As the rebellion spreads, it is Arok himself whom the rulers employ to suppress it. Thus emerges one of the epic political conspiracies of Javanese history. At stake is power in Java itself, the Lady Consort Dedes, and an end to slavery and oppression. This novel presents Pramoedya's version of a great legend emerging out of the mists of historical past, is a tale of palace politics, conspiracy and revolution. It sets out the beginning of historical process that began on Java and gives the most vivid picture of the political, cultural and social forces which Pramoedya sees as having remained crucial until even today: the castes of the Brahman intellectuals, the Satria military and the Sudra, the people, the farmers, the artisans and labourers." The author Pramoedya Ananta Toer (1925-2006) is regarded as Indonesia's greatest novelist.
	THE CENTHINI STORY. The Javanese Journey of Life by Soewito Santoso Price: US$45.00 Serat Centhini on which this volume is based, is one of Indonesia's oldest surviving manuscripts dating back to 1814. It is an encyclopaedic work written in the form of poetry and song by court scholars of the Surakarta royal palace. The original 12 volumes no longer exist and the reason behind their loss is a mystery, but th exact copies made in the late 1800's are housed in The Netherlands and in the royal libraries of Java. Serat Centhini encompasses art, music, dance, ceremonies, divination, magic, religion, spiritualism as well as practical matters concerning housing and health.
	TERRA : A Bilingual Collection of Short Stories and Poems Edited by Sandra Thidobeaux and Sitok Srengenge Translations by Kadek Krishna Adidhama Price: US$25.00 A Bilingual (English/Indonesian) collection of 65 short stories and poems by 45 authors that have appeared in the Northern Territory of Australia at the WordStorm Writers' Festival since 2004. An impressive list of Indonesian writers including: Ayu Utami, Nukila Amal, Linda Christianty, Dorothea Rosa Herliany and Sitok Srenenge. And an equally impressive list of Australian writers including the Aboriginal elder Alec Kruger, Frank Moorhouse, Miles Merrill, Alana Valentine, Dorothy Porter and Romaine Moreton. "......the powerful works in this collection speak to me with force and passion of matters of huge individual and political relevance to our region : freedom, belonging, fear, insecurity, identity" Kirsty Sword Gusmao, Timor-Leste.
	THE ANAGRAM by Laksmi Pamuntjak Price: US$10.00 This is the second collection of poetry by Laksmi Pamuntjak which looks at the human condition, ordinary human existance in everyday life, of loss and love, of grief and regret, of acceptance and rebellion, of fear of the unmapped and delight in the new, of redemption and the possibility of grace. This volume also includes eight poems on Buru Island in From the Buru Notebook, which focuses on a period during President Suharto's administration (1965-1998), in which the island was turned into the site of a large penal colony where alleged communists and Communist Party sympathizers were detained for more than a decade without being formally charged or tried in a court.
	TAKE ME TO PARADISE by Jan Cornall Price: US$10.00 A wonderfully descriptive novel that illuminates the deep affection felt by many Australians and Balinese towards one another. This book reminds us never to abandon our neighbours and encourages us to keep our hearts and minds open. The story itself centres on the journey of "Marilyn" from her complicated life in Australia to the lush green splendour of Ubud Bali. Set between the bombings of 2002 and 2005 we follow her quest for her "paradise" and for the meaning of "passion" in a post 9/11 world.
	BEFORE DAWN : The Poetry of Sapardi Djoko Damono Compiled and Translated by John H. McGlynn Price: US$20.00 A beautifully hard-bound collection of poetic works by this most prolific and celebrated Indonesian Poet, educator and literary critic.133 poems offer a well-rounded view of the author's perspectives on life. Indeed these poems speak for "everyperson" as Sapardi can eloquently put into verse emotions and dreams which we all share. The translator, John McGlynn, is the co- founder of the Lontar Foundation, which has been instrumental in making available to the English language reader scores of Indonesian literary works.Stunning contemporary illustrations by Jeihan Sukmantoro.
	GOENAWAN MOHAMAD : Selected Poems/Puisi Pilihan Selected and Edited by Laksmi Pamuntjak Price: US$7.50 Goenawan Mohamad is most prominently known as the Chief Editor of Indonesia's weekly newsmagazine, Tempo, for 25 years. This edition is a revised collection of 65 poems written between 1961 and 2004 and they appear in both Indonesian and in English. There are several translators, namely Laksmi Pamuntjak, Hasif Amini, Nancy Florida, T. E. Behrend, Eddin Khoo, Rayya Makarim, Toenggoel P. Siagian and Goenawan Mohamad himself. This edition purports to emphasize that a work of translation should stand on its own right, as verse in its own language. Therefore, the poems in both languages are lyrical and can be read independently.
	THE DIARY OF R.S. Musings on Art by Laksmi Pamuntjak Price: US$8.00 It is hard to write a small synopsis on an exceptional collection of work such as this. So, let Laksmi Pamuntjak speak for herself: "These stories are not about paintings as a discourse..... Rather, they are my own musings in the imaginary worlds they open up : of venturing into the open space of its possibilities, of drawing out of it a glimpse of its mysteries, its secret life, and of pondering the eternal glow of what remains concealed". An exceptional collection of stories from this internationally acclaimed Indonesian writer.Elegantly interspersed with colourful reproductions of the paintings that inspired the stories it is a joy to hold and devour.
	JATUH BISU/FALLING IN SILENCE by Ketut Yuliarsa Price: US$8.00 A bilingual (Indonesian and English) collection of contemporary Balinese Poems by one of Bali's leading poets.These poems contemplate the modern Balinese people's struggle between tradition and today's values.This compilation of work spans the period between 1996 and 2006 and includes the lyrical verse written for the theatre production of "The Theft of Sita" which toured throughout Europe, America and Australia in 2001/2.The poems are not literal translations but rather have been written and rewritten in both languages to enhance the reader's experience.
	SAMAN by Ayu Utami Price: US$14.95 Saman is a story filtered through the lives of its feisty female protagonists and the enigmatic “heroESaman. It is at once an exposEof the oppression of plantation workers in South Sumatra, a lyrical quest to understand the place of religion and spirituality in contemporary lives, a playful exploration of female sexuality and a story about love in all its guises, while touching on all of Indonesia’s taboos: extramarital sex, political repression and the relationship between Christians and Muslims.
	THE JAVA MAN by Jamie James Price: US$15.00 For more than a hundred years, nothing has changed at Thistlewaite, a gloomy old mansion in rural England that shelters a community of poets and scholars with lots of money at their disposal but little common sense. Then a mysterious stranger, a poet from Java, arrives in their midst. Noor brings with him healing potions, a magic kris and a bawdy epic - fascinating glimpses of a world utterly remote to the innocent inhabitants. A gripping story from a very talented author.

DANCING OUT OF BALI by John Coast With a Forward by David Attenborough Price: US$15.00 A fabulous memoir by John Coast finally reprinted for us all to enjoy. This is his personal tale of life in Bali during the revolution in Indonesia and his drive to bring a troupe of Balinese Dancers to London and Broadway. One of those dancers was the very famous and much loved 12 year old Ni Gusti Raka. She became a star overnight and captured the hearts of all the audiences. John Coast was born in England, interned by the Japanese during World War 11, sent to work on the Burma Railway and after the war became press attache to President Sukarno. Returning to England in the 1950's he became an international performing arts impresario. A wonderful tale of Balinese culture and dance.

SEMAR'S CAVE An Indonesian Journal by John Mateer Price: US$18.50 John Mateer's journal of his travels in Indonesia is a rare insight into the possibilities of real cultural exchange. From the time of his arrival in Medan, where his original intention was to write a handful of poems, he finds himself investigating Cape Malay culture. With a keen eye for detail and a fascination with watching everyday life Mateer was soon recording his daily experiences and then began to question the ethics of travel, and to reflect on writing and being Australian in Indonesia.

DURGA/UMAYI: A NOVEL by Y.B. Mangunwijaya Price: US$22.00 Set in the 1930's this satirical story of Durga/Umayi follows the fortunes of a poor village woman who becomes a servant in the household of President Soekarno. She does well for herself but also loses her kin and identitiy. Mangunwijaya delves into many aspects of Indonesian culture, exploring political ideas, gender issues and the widely pervasive world of traditional magic and shadow plays.

INTO THE ARMS OF THE ANGELS by Kim Patra Price: US$15.00 In The Arms of The Angels is the true story of a medical volunteer who recounts the first traumatic days following the bombing of a busy Kuta nightspot that claimed the lives of hundreds, wounding and maiming many more. Kim Patra, an expatriate nurse, was but one of a massive group of volunteers and professionals that tackled the multi faceted challenge following this tragic event; she writes this poignant account through the eyes of a health professional, an expatriate, a woman and a mother.

SOMEONE ELSE'S COUNTRY : Living in Suharto's Indonesia by Shirley Fenton Huie Price: US$25.00 Shirley recounts her experiences, both good and bad, in a rapidly changing nation during the reign of President Suharto. She learned to cope with the exteme heat and isolation, wild animal, ghosts and curious customs in Balikpapan. A move to Semarang in Central Java brought with it relative comforts and a lifelong friendship with the renowned Affandi Family of artists. Her final years were spent on Bali, but the "triumph of establishing a thriving pub business and building her dream house in this island paradise were threatened by black magic, betrayal and death". A moving story filled with passion and humour.

FRAGRANT RICE by Janet De Neefe Price: US$20.00 Full of family stories, descriptive detail and brimming with infectious enthusiasm, Fragrant Rice is a lifestyle book with a difference. When Janet De Neefe made her first trip to Bali in 1984 she felt an immediate connection to the island. There, she fell in love with the Balinese, their culture and their food. Now almost twenty years later, Janet and her husband Ketut have four children and run two highly successful restaurants in Ubud, Bali. Fragrant Rice is an intriguing life story with food as its main ingredient. The book is interspersed with mouth-watering Balinese receipes.

THE PAINTED ALPHABET by Diana Darling Price: US$16.95 The Painted Alphabet is a charming tale of two brothers, Siladri and Made Kerti who make very different choices in life. Siladri seeks the teaching of a holy man to explain the evils of life whilst Made Kerti stays home. Good and Evil clash all around them, identities are exchanged, lost and found and modern and traditional cultures collide.

NEIGHBOURHOOD TALES by Dewi Anggraeni Price: US$16.95 Neighbourhood Tales is a collection of short stories which explores the themes shared by people in every country, every culture. Stories of love, mystery and the family can be found throughout the world and this bilingual book captures the local flavour for both Australian and Indonesian readers. This book presents a new approach in bilingual books - the stories have not been translated from the language in which they were first written. The twelve stories have all been written twice, one in English, once in Indonesian. In re-writing her stories in the second language, Dewi has allowed for the differences in writing conventions between Australia and Indonesia. Very suited to students and others interested in learning about the culture of Indonesia, not just the language.

SNAKE by Dewi Anggraeni Price US$18.00 Set in Malaysia, Indonesia and Australia, Snake is the first novel that Dewi Anggraeni has written about the Chinese descent communities in Southeast Asia. Their stories, woven into the tapestry of the mainstream Malay societies of Malaysia and Indonesia, have not only contributed to the respective society and national culture. They have also moulded the Southeast Asian overseas Chinese into a fascinating society in their own right. Featuring Serena, a choreographer and lead dancer, Snake is the story of a family split by honour and pride, a family under the curse of a beautiful brooch. The brooch, named peniti ronce by its first owner, initially fascinates, and then destroys, its owner.

JOURNEYS THROUGH SHADOWS by Dewi Anggraeni Price: US$15.00 "When Maryati leaves her village in Java to live in Melbourne with her husband Trevor, she must leave her baby son behind. Journeys takes the reader through Maryati's break-down and through the satanic landscape into which her friend Eni is cast by an act of sorcery.

STORIES OF INDIAN PACIFIC by Dewi Anggraeni Price: US$15.00 "Three novellas, set in New Caledonia, Australia and Indonesia. Stories about relationships, between cultures and political systems, between man and woman, between fact and fiction. Moves with ease from one location to the next".

PARALLEL FORCES by Dewi Anggraeni Price: US$12.00 "A story about a woman who lives between the present reality and her past incarnation and a family who lives between two cultures, old Java and modern Australia".

THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL by Dewi Anggraeni Price: US$12.00 "The emotional displacement of an Indonesian born Australian woman when she revisits Jakarta, her hometown. A story of bitterness and suffering of faith and perseverance".

ISLAND OF BALI by Miguel Covarrubias Price: US$27.50 First published in 1937 this book is still regarded by many as the most authoritative test on Bali and its fascinating people. Included is a wealth of information on the daily life, art, customs and religion of this magical "Island of the Gods"

A TALE FROM BALI by Vicki Baum Price: US$20.00 A wonderful tale of Bali first published in 1937 is a classic tale of love and death in the tropics but earth a backdrop of the turmoil on this tropical island being faced by the Balinese in their struggle against the Dutch colonialist. Vicki Baum had a fascinating insight into the Balinese society through her friend Doctor Fabius, a long time Dutch resident of the island.

MENAGERIE 1 Price: US$17.50 This volume is the first of an occasional series focusing on the Indonesian short story but also including literary and pictorial essays and poetry.

MENAGERIE 2 Price: US$22.50 As wide-ranging in theme as the first volume in this series, Menagerie 2 offers readers a new and different tour of Indonesia through its literature.

MENAGERIE 3 Price: US$22.50 Featuring the short stories of Idrus, one of Indonesia's best known writers, this volume also offers a pictorial essay on East Timor, poetry and essays on the topic of freedom of expression.

MENAGERIE 4 Price: US$22.50 Indonesian Fiction, Poetry, Photographs, Essays John H.McGlynn, Series Editor I Nyoman Darma Putra, Guest Editor Published by the Lontar Foundation, Jakarta. At last Menagerie 4 and it is well worth waiting for. This issue is specifically featuring Balinese writers and stories including I Nyoman Darma Putra, Faisal Baraas, Gde Aryantha Soethama, Gde Winnyana, Kipandjikusmin, Mas Ruscitadewi, Oka Rusmini, Putu Arya Tirtawirya, Putu Oka Sukanta, Putu Wijaya and Wayan Dani. Also very fine poetry by D.S. Putra Negara, Putu Fajar Arcana, Tan Lioe Le, Umbu Landu Paranggi and a literary essay by I Nyoman Darma. A very timely look at Bali today by the finest of contemporary Balinese/Indonesian writers.

SIDELINES Price: US$17.50 Thought pieces from Tempo magazine. Goenawan Mohamad, Indonesia's most prominent essayist reveals an Indonesia which exists beyond the headlines. He writes about identity and change, democracy and freedom, and the meaning of history.

SQUARE MOON Price: US$25.00 This book contains 4 short plays by Indonesia's most well-known absurdist writer, Iwan Simatupang.

TO LOVE, TO WANDER: THE POETRY OF SITOR SITUMORANG Price: US$17.50 The more than one hundred poems in this book trace the development of Indonesia's longest reigning poet, from before the revolution through the turbulent 1960 and finally to his current residence abroad.

BALI 2DAY by Jean Couteau and others Price: US$10.00 Bali 2Day is a revised collection of? humourous stories and articles which appeared in the "English Corner" of Bali's daily newspaper Bali Post between 1991 and 1994.? The principal writer and editor is Jean Couteau and he is joined by Ketut Yuliarsa Sastrawan, Benito Lopulalan, Usadi Wiryatnaya, Degung Santikarma and others.? This volume deals with tourism, migration, sex and identity.? If you think you know Bali, read this collection and enjoy these ironic and witty snippets of Balinese life.

A LITTLE BIT ONE O'CLOCK Living with a Balinese Family by William Ingram Price: US$15.00 A beautifully written novel exploring the web of relationships involving a Balinese family. William explores the issues that tie together members of the family, their community at large and their ancestors. An insight into the many spiritual aspects of an ordinary Balinese family group.

THIS EARTH OF MANKIND by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$18.00 This remarkable book is the first in the Buru Quartet, originally recited orally by Indonesian political prisoner Pramoedya Ananta Toer to his fellow cell-mates in daily instalments. Minke is a young Javanese Student, the son of a nobleman, who has lived equally amongst the colonists and colonized of late nineteenth century Java. He falls in love with Annelies, an Indo-European girl, and it is through her that he embraces his world - the world of Indonesia - with all of its beauty, possibilities, brutalities and anger.

A CHILD OF ALL NATIONS by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$18.00 The second in the Buru quartet, Child of All Nations follows Minke, a Dutch-educated Javanese writer, as he is awakened to the oppression and injustices of the European regime in his country. He struggles to find his voice and the voice of his people and in doing so comes up against corruption and tragedy. This book was also recited orally by Pramoedya Ananta Toer to his cell-mates.

FOOTSTEPS by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$18.00 The third volume in the Buru Quartet by Indonesian political prisoner Pramoedya Ananta Toer. We follow Minke, the Dutch-educated journalist as he and his country move into the twentieth centure. He tries to settle into Medical School and leave the past behind him but he finds himself caught up again in the injustices of colonial exploitation. We follow him as he struggles not only to understand his world, but to change it. In this book Minke embarks on a personal journey of self-discovery that takes him and the reader through the colourful and turbulent world of the Dutch East Indies.

HOUSE OF GLASS by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$18.00 Indonesian writer and dissident Pramoedya Ananta Toer concludes his epic of Indonesian nationhood in this story of Minke, the talented, bold and imaginative leader whose life now takes a dramatic new form.

THE FUGITIVE by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$18.00 Written while Pramoedya Ananta Toer was imprisoned by the Dutch for his role in the Indonesian revolution after World War II, The Fugitive was his first major novel, and the first to be published in the United States. The Fugitive,set during the final days of war, tells the horrendous story of a young platoon leader who has led a failed nationalist revolt against the Japanese forces occupying Indonesia. He is betrayed by a co-conspirator and is forced to disguise himself as a beggar. This book combines accute political and social criticism with an emotional narrative. It is the timeless story of a soldier’s return home with memories that will haunt him forever.

TALES FROM DJAKARTA by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$17.00 Tales from Djakarta is a collection of thirteen short stories written between 1948 and 1956 Ea period of bitter transition from the revolutionary era to the beginnings of military rule in Indonesia. These stories give us a taste of Pramoedya's earlier writings, and also lead us on a tragic tour through mid-century Jakarta with her downtrodden residents as our guides.

THE KING, THE WITCH AND THE PRIEST by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$15.00 "Centuries ago, there was, in the eastern part of the island of Java, a kingdom by the name of Daha..." So begins The King, the Witch and the Priest, a fable with contemporary allure that is based on the story of Calon Arang, a Javanese legend dating from the twelfth century. As tradition tells it, Calon Arang was a powerful witch from the village of Girah who had a beautiful daughter named Ratna Manggali who could find no husband. No man would have her for fear of her mother. Calon Arang became so angered by her daughter’s plight that she spread pestilence throughout the kingdom. To deal with the problem, King Erlangga ordered his most respected priest, Empu Baradah, to get rid of Calon Arang. This proved to be no easy task as Calon Arang owned a book containing all the secrets of sorcery. This ancient tale, as retold by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, exhibits a remarkable relevance to contemporary life with timeless lessons such as the triumph of good over evil and the ever-possible eternal salvation of one’s soul.

IT'S NOT AN ALL NIGHT FAIR by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$15.00 "Centuries ago, there was, in the eastern part of the island of Java, a kingdom by the name of Daha..." So begins The King, the Witch and the Priest, a fable with contemporary allure that is based on the story of Calon Arang, a Javanese legend dating from the twelfth century. As tradition tells it, Calon Arang was a powerful witch from the village of Girah who had a beautiful daughter named Ratna Manggali who could find no husband. No man would have her for fear of her mother. Calon Arang became so angered by her daughter’s plight that she spread pestilence throughout the kingdom. To deal with the problem, King Erlangga ordered his most respected priest, Empu Baradah, to get rid of Calon Arang. This proved to be no easy task as Calon Arang owned a book containing all the secrets of sorcery. This ancient tale, as retold by Pramoedya Ananta Toer, exhibits a remarkable relevance to contemporary life with timeless lessons such as the triumph of good over evil and the ever-possible eternal salvation of one’s soul.

THE GIRL FROM THE COAST by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$12.00 A fourteen year old village girl's arranged marriage to a Javanese aristocrat marks the beginning of her lonely and painful path to maturity. Her carefree and independent spirit is gradually maimed, and as she adopts the ways of the aristocracy, she realizes aristocrats are just as impoverished, oppressed and crass as commoners. The Girl from the Coast is an inspiring novel that celebrates the spirit of the common people. It is passionate and strong, yet tender and moving. Deeply rooted in Indonesia's sociopolitical concerns, it intricately explores power relations between classes and sexes

THE MUTE'S SOLILOQUY by Pramoedya Ananta Toer Price: US$20.00 A remarkable memoir from a this well-known Indonesian writer. This amazing autobiographical account of his life includes confessions, his meditations on life  and death, his writings and describes his harsh prison life. A triumphant journey through repression to freedom.

THE SWEAT OF PEARLS Short Stories about Women of Bali by Putu Oka Sukanta Translated by Vern Cork Price: US$10.00 A wonderful collection of stories by this well known Balinese writer Putu Oka Sukanta  who was imprisoned for many years for his political beliefs. This anthology outlines the changes facing Balinese women today as they move from traditional roles into modern challenges.

A HOUSE IN BALI by Colin McPhee Price: US$25.00 "In 1929 this young Canadian-born musician chanced upon rare gramophone recordings of Balinese gamelan music which changed his life. From that moment, he lived for the day when he could set foot on the island where the clear, metallic music originated. He was able to realize his dreams and spent almost a decade there during the 1930's. Much has been written on Bali but this classic work from 1946 remains the only narrative by a western musician"

THE MALAY ARCHIPELAGO by Alfred Russell Wallace Price: US$24.95 "A century and a half after it was first published, this book remains one of the great classics of natural history and travel-perhaps the greatest. Alfred Russell Wallace (1823-1913) deserves equal billing with Charles Darwin for this independently drawn but parallel conclusions on the theory of evolution. The Malay Archipelago is an extraordinarily accessible book. There is a wealth of detail about pre-modern life in the Indonesian archipelago which Wallace accumulated on over 60 separate journeys spanning some 14,000 miles"

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INDONESIA: LAW AND SOCIETY (2nd Edition) by Tim Lindsey (editor) Price: US$70.00 Indonesia: Law and Society tracks and explains the extraordinary process of Reformasi in Indonesia, the radical programme of legal, political and social change that replaced authoritarianism after the fall of Soeharto in 1998. The authors cover a wide range of contemporary legal issues in Indonesian today : commercial law, land law, constitutional change, terrorism, corruption, human rights, race and gender discrimination, labour law and bankruptcy law. This book is the most comprehensive English language analysis of current Indonesian Law. Contributors include Tim Lindsey, Daniel S Lev, David Bourchier, Leo Schmit, Daniel Fitzpatrick and many more.

SRIRO'S DESK REFERENCE OF INDONESIAN LAW 2008 by Andrew L. Sriro Price: US$49.95 Sriro's Desk Reference of Indonesian Law 2008 provides access to the Indonesian Legal system in a clear and concise format. Covering such areas as Indonesian Banking, Indonesian Courts, Contracts, Employment and Immigration, Intellectual Property, Property Ownership, Property Rights etc. The author is an attorney practicing law in Jakarta. He holds licenses from the Indonesian Ministry of Justice and Human Rights and the California State Bar. He has served as a guest lecturer at Universitas Gadjah Mada, Universitas Borobudur and has delivered lectures at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights and the Supreme Court.

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	IDA BAGUS MADE - The Art of Devotion by Kaja McGowan, Adrian Vickers, Soemantri Widagdo, Benedict R. O'G Anderson Price: US$50.00 This book is the catalogue of a major exhibition of work by the maestro of Balinese painting Ida Bagus Made who was one of the Pitamaha founders and is generally regarded as one of the most influential Balinese artists today. This exhibition marked the 50th anniversay of Puri Lukisan Museum and fifty paintings from the estate of the artist were presented to the public for the first time. Beautifully presented and well researched.
	GERARD PIETER ADOLFS : Painter of Java and Bali (1808 - 1968) by Eveline Borntraeger-Stoll and Giani Orsini Price: US$199.50 A sumptuous book of 420 pages, this is a major volume of the work of this extraordinary painter. Adolfs was born in Surabaya in 1898 to a Dutch family and much of his career was established in Holland. A lavish book with several hundred colour plates, bibliography and a catalogue of works 1923-67. This book is unusual in its design combining photos, memorabilia, drawings, and sketches.
	PIONEERS OF BALINESE PAINTING The Collection of Rudolf Bonnet by H. Spanjaard Price: US$55.00 The Balinese works of art featured in this catalogue were collected between 1929 and 1958 by the Dutch artist Rudolf Bonnet (1895-1978) while he lived and worked in the Balinese village Ubud. Bonnet befriended the Prince of Ubud, Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati (d.1978) and lived in the palace grounds in Ubud during his early years on Bali. The catalogue is divided into four geographical areas: Tampaksiring, Ubud, Batuan and Sanur. The specific characteristics of each of these areas are examined. The works in the catalogue are from the National Museum of Ethnology in Leiden University and the permanent exhibition in the Puri Lukisan Museum, Ubud.
	SUTASOMA: The ancient tale of a Buddha-Prince from a 14th century Javanese kakawin Translated with commentary by Kate O'Brien Price: US$ 45.00 The 14th century epic poem, Sutasoma, relates the life of a prince, born an incarnation of the Jina-Buddha Wairocana. It follows his spiritual journey to enlightenment, and his temporal journey through marriage, kingship and eventual victory over the mighty, world-threatening demon, Poruda. Kate O'Brien's new translation delivers to the reader a highly approachable and lively rendition of this Buddhist epic, comparable in both complexity and scale to that of the Ramayana, yet significantly less known or understood. This entertaining and attractively illustrated edition will appeal to readers with interest in the literary traditions of southeast Asia and of tantric Buddhism, and also to a wider audience who wish to understand the foundations, both mystical and practical, underpinning much of Javanese and Balinese society today.
	INDONESIAN WOMEN ARTISTS : The Curtain Opens by Carla Bianpoen, Farah Wardhani and Wulan Dirgantoro Price: US$70.00 At last, after over 70 years of Indonesian modern history, women artists are aptly represented here in this new book by Carla Bianpoen, renowned art journalist, Farah Wardhani, curator/writer and Wulan Dirgantora, curator / writer. There is a strong emphasis on the artists' biographical facts and how these relate to their works. The artists selected for this book have proven themselves over time by making their marks within the Indonesian art world, either by making aesthetic breakthroughs and their talents and skills, or by contributing greatly to the art and cultural discourse.
	BALI IN THE 1930's - Photographs and Sculptures by Arthur Fleischman Price: US$99.00 This is a luxurious book published by a very fine specialist art publisher, Pictures Publisher. The text is by Paul de Bont and is based on the original manuscript written by Arthur Fleischmann during his stay in Sydney, Australia between 1939 and 1948. Arthur Fleischmann was born in 1896 in Bratislava where he studied to be a medical doctor. He also studied sculpture in Vienna and in 1937 left Europe for South Africa, then Zanzibar and on to Indonesia. "I came to Bali as a sculptor, and the Balinese have been a tremendous inspiration in my work. But sculpting is slow.... such that it can give only a few crystallised symbols of life. Photographs can capture the beauty of the human figure, especially the beauty of Balinese women".
	SACRED PAINTING IN BALI: Tradition in Transition by Thomas L. Cooper Price: US$45.00 Sacred Painting in Bali is a vibrant form of folk art. Unlike Balinese commercial art, sacred paintings, once they are dedicated in a temple are believed to possess spiritual power. They are not preserved as 'works of art', but are regarded as craft products made for a specific purpose and expected to wear out in time. Sacred Paintings are 'traditional' paintings in Bali and are derived from traditional narrative, legends, fables and the Hindu epics of Mahabhrata and Ramayana. They convey a vision of niskala, the unseen world and are functionally religious. Sacred Painting is well researched and contains ninety-six full coloured pictures of painters and their works taken by the author himself.
	ICONS OF ART by John Miksic and Joop Ave (editors) Price: US$50.00 The Indonesian National Museum in Jakarta is one of the oldest in Asia, with a history dating from the late 18th century. Its collections span an immense range in time and space, covering millions of years of natural and human history, and thousands of islands. Many of these collections have never been exhibited due to lack of available space thus the publication of this book is very welcome indeed, as it provides the readers with a chance to see these wonderful artefacts. A bibliography and museum time-line included.
	BALI. JUNGLE OF SIGNS by D.Matto Price: US$34.95 On a trip to Bali the Swiss artist and graphic designer Donald Neuburger was so taken with the powerful signs on the streets of Bali that he decided to dedicate a book to it. The streets of Bali give us a living canvas of ever-changing signs, advertisements, lettering and lots of other graphic mediums of expression. They are beautifully executed works of art and provide a very different perspective of the special culture of the Balinese people.
	DIARIES OF DONALD FRIEND, Vol 4 The Bali Diary Edited by Paul Hetherington Price: US$52.50 Donald Friend's legendary years in Bali in the 1960s and 1970s and his subsequent final decade in Australia are revealed in detail in this fourth and final volume of The Diaries of Donald Friend. In Bali, he lived luxuriously, even keeping his own gamelan orchestra. He entertained numerous visitors including Mick Jagger and the Duke and Duchess of Beford. Despite increasing ill-health, Friend continued to revel in his life's drama and creativity, remaining an eloquent often charming and sometimes irascible companion. Included in this book are over 60 drawings from his diaries, many of them in colour.
	INDONESIAN CONTEMPORARY ART NOW by Marc Bollansee and Enin Supriyanto Price: US$70.00 This publication is a comprehensive view of Indonesian contemporary art today with a detailed look at some of the most highly esteemed artists in the Indonesian Art Market. More than 80 high quality reproductions of art works representing both locally and internationally acclaimed Indonesian contemporary artists and essays by both Marc Bollansee and Enin Supriyanto. Biographical summaries of the artists with their aims and ambitions.
	THEO MEIER : A SWISS ARTIST UNDER THE TROPICS by Didier Hamel US$130 (Hard Cover) and US$110 (Soft Cover) Theo Meier was born in Bubendorf/Basel-Champagne in 1908 and from a very early age had made up his mind that he wanted to be an artist. He enrolled at the Basel School for Arts and Craft and worked his way through a scholarship and short studies in Berlin and Dresden. He dreamed of going "East" to the "Tropics" like Gauguin and others before him. He set off to find his inspiration in the south seas and arrived in Papeete, Tahiti, then on to Bora-Bora. After a short tour of the New Hebrides, New Caledonia and Australia he went on to Hong Kong, China and Singapore and then finally to Bali where he stayed for 20 years. He loved painting the Balinese women and the picturesque landscapes surrounding him. He went on to settle in Thailand where he also spent 25 years painting. Theo Meier died in Basel in 1982 and his ashes were scattered over the two inspirational places that so dominated his life, Bali and Thailand. This book is both enlightening and entertaining. It so aptly describes the fascination for the east of that time, interspersed with political, cultural and social events that shaped this artist's life.
	BATAK SCULPTURE by Achim Sibeth and Bruce Carpenter Price: US$75.00 "Although the art of the Batak tribes in the mountains of northern Sumatra has been admired by collectors and scholars since the 19th century, only a limited number of pieces have appeared in publications over the years. This illustrated book showcases hundreds of masterpieces of Batak sculpture from the Mandala collection. With texts by the world's leading Batak expert, Achim Sibeth, and Indonesian art expert, Bruce Carpenter, this book is a milestone in the literature on Southeast Asian tribal art".
	BALI BRAVO Agus Dermawan Price: US$55.00 This is an excellent catalogue of an exhibition held in both Jakarta and Ubud in 2006 by the Bali Bangkit organisation. Essentially it is the culmination of 100 years of traditional Balinese Art and features Balinese Dance Masks, Wayang Topeng Masks, Wayang Kulit Puppets as well as the extraordinary array of Balinese Paintings. It has a bilingual text and is richly illustrated throughout.
	The Art of Lesser Sundas by Anthony F. Granucci Price: US$65.00 Presenting for the first time over 150 artifacts from the Author's private collection, this book offers a rare glimpse into an area of art history and prehistory which has hitherto been insufficiently explored. The richly illustrated text traces the origins of artifacts from the Lesser Sundas east of Bali, back to the time when the islands were first inhabited by man, before establishing them firmly in their historical and cultural context. Providing invaluable insight from the beginnings of what is popularly known as Oceanic art, this volume is essential for anyone interested in art history, archaeology or Indonesian culture.
	Modern Indonesian Art: From Raden Saleh to the Present Day by Koes Karnadi Price: US$58.00 Koes Karnadi has compiled an extremely informative guide to Indonesian Art. He has presented for us Indonesia's foremost distinguished artists and crosses over many different Indonesian art movements. Beautifully laid out and carefully researched, this book is a very welcome addition for us all. Koes Karnadi is well known and well respected in the Indonesian Art world. This book will become an invaluable reference guide to all who are interested in the evolution of Modern Indonesian Art.
	TREASURES OF BALI A Guide to Museums in Bali by Richard Mann Price: US$29.99 Treasures of Bali is a new full-colour guide, published by Gateway Books International in cooperation with The Bali Museum Association (HIMUSBA), that provides a comprehensive overview of all of the island's outstanding museums, both private and public. Bali has more than 23 museums scattered around the island. They are filled with various artifacts from Balinese painting, Balinese sculpture, bronze implements, stone sarcophagi to ancient lontar (palm leaf manuscripts) and Balinese Textiles. Richard Mann has visited them all and detailed here just where each of these museums are, complete with a floor plan and very useful maps. Each entry has details of the museums telephone and fax numbers, email and web addresses, opening hours and facilities. The book is richly illustrated with selected examples from outstanding collections.
	CALON ARANG The Story of a Woman Sacrificed to Patriatrchy Lyrical Prose by Toeti Heraty Price: US$22.95 The legend of Calon Arang is the story of an act of exorcism against a perceived witch and the balance between good and evil. Toeti Heraty has been inspired to retell this legend in a contemporary style and use it to depict the disparities between genders. Heraty is Indonesia's foremost feminist poet and through this retelling of Calon Arang brings attention to the causes and to the futility of the war between the sexes. Lavishly illustrating the story are stunning paintings by 21 of Indonesia's premier woman artists. Introduction by Carla Bianpoen and Afterword by Keith Foulcher, a collaborative project by Saritaksu Editions and Galeri Cemara.
	BALI SACRED & SECRET by Gill Marais Price: US$85.00 Bali Sacred and Secret is a very special book - one that will remind us of the glorious spirituality of the island of Bali. This book celebrates the rituals that allow the living to keep in harmony with the ancestors and the forces of nature around us. A book to challenge those who visit Bali to delve beyond commercial tourism and see the depths of a living, precious culture. Gill Marais is a photojournalist and author who spends half of her time living in Bali.
	ABDUL AZIZ - The Artist and His Art By Mary Northmore-Aziz Price: US$ 160.00 (Hardback Boxed Collectors Edition) US$ 80.00 (Softcover Edition) Abdul Aziz (1928-2002) - A Revolutionary fighter, artist, sculptor, musician and violin maker. This beautiful volume is a retrospective of one of Indonesia's most renowned painters. Too busy to hold exhibitions during his life and spurning the commercial art world, his life and work is now made public through this book. It reveals a world-class genius who created a stunning body of work over his lifetime, carefully reproduced in very high quality resolution for all to see and enjoy. The first part of the book is dedicated to memories, stories and anecdotes from family and friends and serve to reconstruct his early life. The second half of the book is devoted to his work which includes an essay by Astrid Wright illuminating on the context and different periods of the art of Abdul Aziz.
	WILD DOGS IN BALI: The Art of Made Wianta by Robert C. Morgan Price: US$40.00 Made Wianta is instantly recognized as one of Bali's leading artists. This current publication is a study of his work made by Robert Morgan, a US writer and art critic, after the Bali Bombing in Kuta 2003. The black and white photographs and a travelogue introduce us to Bali's culture and terrain. Wianta's calligraphy and drawings make up 60 colour plates and give us a real depth of understanding of the Artist and his surroundings. "There is a restlessness in Wianta that insist on producing some variations as yet unseen. He works from the premise that there is something to be revealed....." Robert Morgan.
	INDONESIA: 500 Early Postcards by Leo Haks and Steven Wachlin Price: US$40 At a time when Indonesia was knows as The Dutch East Indies, these early postcards were often the only pictorial representation foreigners had of this amazing archipelago. The postcards in this book are divided according to seven regions: Sumatra, Java, Bali and the Lesser Sundas, southern Borneo (now Kalimantan), Celebes (Sulawesi), New Guinea (Irian Jaya) and the Moluccas and a separate section for the capital, Batavia (Jakarta). These early postcards form a vivid visual history of Indonesia: indigenous clothes and ceremonies, kampung life, the countryside, towns, the arts and monuments. Deltiologists (postcard collectors) will appreciate the inclusion of information such as cancellation date, publisher, series, and photographer or artist.
	BALI 1912 by Gregor Krause Price: US $20 Gregor Krause was a German doctor working for the Dutch East Indies Government on Bali during 1912 to 1914. During his stay there he made over 400 photographs accompanying his reports to the government. It was largely these photographs that introduced Bali to the European world and made it an attractive travel haunt for many years to come. This selection of Gregor Krause's best work includes many prints from his original glass slides. This collection of photographs offers a unique insight into the traditional Bali of those times.
	UBUD IS A MOOD by Leonard Lueras (designer) and contributers such as Tara and Odeck Ariawan, Rucina Ballinger, Jamie James, Goenawan Mohamad, James Murdoch, Stefan Reisner, Andy Toth and Cody and Lynn Shwaiko. Price US$24.50 Ubud, in south central Bali, has long been known internationally for its arts, culture and natural beauty. Today's Ubud is beautifully portrayed here by outstanding photographers such as Rio Helmi and Leonard Leuras. This is a richly illustrated book presenting Ubud's history, painters of the pre and post Independence periods, landscape, dance and Temples. In Ubud is a Mood you will join a number of local and insightful people who will relate what the special "mood" of Ubud is really all about. A fascinating look at a very special place. Also has a bibliography and local information.

JAMU: THE ANCIENT ART OF HERBAL HEALING by Susan-Jane Beers Paperback- 208 pages Price: US$19.95 Jamu: The Ancient Art of Herbal Healing offers the reader an overview into Indonesian traditional healing practices and the role that it takes in everyday life. Jamu has a 1,200 year old history and finds its roots in the ancient Javanese palaces where it was perfected. "Jamu is a holistic therapy. The concept of harmony -- balance between a person and their environment, or the balance between the hot and cold elements in the body -- means that both illness and medicines are divided into hot and cold categories." Susan-Jane Beers researched this book whilst living in Indonesia from 1990 to 1995.

BALI SEKALA AND NISKALA VOL 1- Essays on Religion and Art Price: US$25.00 A comprehensive guide to the role religion has played on Balinese life. Emphasis on how the Balinese view the supernatural as well as descriptions of temples, festivals etc. by Fred B. Eiseman, Jr. Published by Periplus Editions.

BALI SEKALA AND NISKALA VOL-2 Essays on Society, Tradition and Craft Price: US$25.00 A study of the Balinese way of life through tradition and craft. by Fred B. Eiseman, Jr.

BALI: A PARADISE CREATED Price: US$20.00 A look at the impact of tourism on a island steeped in tradition and history. by Adrian Vickers.

BALI SKETCHBOOK Price: US$45.00 Watercolors by Graham byfield and text by Diana Darling. "With over 150 watercolor paintings and pencil drawings 'Bali Sketchbook' captures a newcomer's enchantment with the Island of the Gods".

TRANCE AND POSSESSION IN BALI Price: US$19.00 A Window on Western multiple personality, Possession Disorder and Suicide. Luh Ketut Suryani & Gordon D. Jensen.   Finally, a new printing of this very important book on Trance in Bali. In this book, the authors describe the psychosocial experiences of the Balinese in Trance-possession states during traditional healing, dance, drama and gamelan performance, as well as in several mental disorders. This book is a collaboration between a Western psychiatrist with a wide experience of Balinese Culture and Mental Health and Western trained Balinese steeped in local culture.

THE BALINESE PEOPLE Price: US$30.00 A Reinvestigation of Character. by Gordon D. Jensen and Luh Ketut Suryani. "Here the authors present their alternative formulations of psychosocial aspects of Balinese culture, their air being to establish a more correct and valid portrayal of the character and life of the Balinese people".

NADI TRANCE IN THE BALINESE ART Price: US$20.00 Produced by the Department of Culture of Bali in collaboration with Taksu Foundation. "Trance is the most essential element or the inner power of Balinese functioning to energize and provide charisma for the development of the culture. This books discusses generally the process of nadi beginning from the meaning of Pasupati as the first step. It is completed with the discussion on the significance of trance in general and in the Balinese Social-culture life. The central discussion is focused on the trance phenomenon in Balinese Art Performance".

INDONESIAN GOLD Price: US$28.00 Treasures From The National Museum Jakarta An extensive catalogue of an exhibition held in Australia in late 1999. Included in it are photographs of the wondrous Wonoboyo artifacts found in a rice paddy near Prambanan Temple complex in Central Java in 1990. Also included are magnificent golden kris, jewellery, musical instruments from Bali, Sulawesi, Lombok and Sumba. These artifacts date back to the seventh century and include images of Hindu gods and the Buddha,  ceremonial weaponry of significance etc. Beautifully illustrated with a very informative text.

MADE WIANTA Price: US$55.00 This beautifully designed book on Balinese artist, Made Wianta, provides a superb overview of 120 works dating from 1978 to 1999. This book traces his journey through his artistic career from early traditional art forms in Bali through his art quest in Belgium where he experimented with many different creative forms and finally back to his home in Bali.  A superbly presented book and a must for the serious art book collector. Universal Balinese Artist

BALI - A TRAVELER'S COMPANION Price: US$25.00 A beautifully presented coffee table sized book which gives a very detailed look a Bali's Nature, History, Arts and Traditions, and Architecture. With chapters on suggested tour itineraries this book is a welcome addition to the more discerning travelers guide books. The photography and layout of this book is of the highest quality.

THE WORLD OF CHANG FEE MING Price: US$40.00 Inspired by Bali's color and hues this collection of Chang Fee Ming's work is a luscious look at the people and life of this exotic location. A self-taught artist born in the town of Dungun in Terengganu, Malaysia in 1959, Chang has made spectacular progress and is now among the finest of Asia's watercolor virtuosos. His works are not merely picture postcards of form, movement and composition, they blend elements that are earthy and divine, ritualistic and romantic, realistic and mythical.

MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN Price: US$30.00 This catalogue is the introduction to the collection of Museum Puri Lukisan in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia. This collection is not only the most complete in Bali, but it is historically related by its two founders-the prince of Ubud, Tjokorda Gede Agung Sukawati and the Dutch artist, Rudolf Bonnet - to the art movement of the 1930's which is at the origin of Ubud's fame in Bali and the world.

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	BATIK DRAWN IN WAX 200 Years of Batik Art from the Tropenmuseum Collection Editor: Itie van Hout Price: US$49.95 The Royal Tropical Institute in The Netherlands holds a collection of over 3000 batiks, many of which come from the islands of Java, Madura and Sumatra. The Batiks represented in this book have been selected from this immense collection and acts as a visual witness to the collaboration of the East and West during the mid 1800's. Itie van Hout is the curator of the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam and is the editor of this wonderful book.
	BATIK: CREATING AN IDENTITY text by Lee Chor Lin Photography by Tara Sosrowardoyo, Lee Chee Kheong, Ho Keen Fi US$32.00 This book examines the role of batik within the social and cultural context of modern Indonesian and Singapore, and exposes the reader to the rich plethora of styles in both classical and contemporary batik. It also provides an insight into Indonesian batik craftsmen, and pays tribute to their technical skills and artistry.
	THE BOOK OF BATIK Text by Fiona Kerlogue Photography by Fulvio Zanettini Price: US$32.00 This is the definitive study of Indonesian Batik. It explores the origins of batik, the materials and methods of production, regional traditions and differences, motifs and meanings, modern influences, batik as costume and as an art form.
	BATIK: From the Courts of Java and Sumatra by Donald J Harper, Brigitte Khan Majlis et el Price: US$35.00 The batiks represented in this book are from the magnificent collection of Rudolf G. Smend. Most date from 1880-1930 when the art of batik was at its peak in Java. These batiks are from the courts of Yogyakarta and Surakarta in Central Java and sarongs from Cerebon,, Pekalongan and further north along Java's north coast. Also motifs from Sumatra. Also included in this book are 16 vintage photographs from the Leo Hak collection, which demonstrate how batik was worn at court.
	BATIK : Fabled Cloth of Java by Inger McCabe Elliott Price: US$40.00 The exotic textiles of Java have intrigued the outside world for the past 150 years. Batik, the legendary fibre art of painting and dyeing fabrics using a wax process, has been influenced by cultures as diverse as the Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Portuguese, Dutch and English. This book takes the reader on a fascinating journey through Java, revealing batik's history, motifs and methods of production.
	GRAND BATIK INTERIORS by Joop Ave, Wiendu Wuryanti and Michael Hitchcock Price: US$50.00 Many books have been written about batik, but Grand Batik Interiors is the firt to highlight batik in the world of interior design. This book is a journey from its traditional world to one of the modern world and the use of this cloth in soft furnishings, fashion and lifestyles of today. A wonderful look at he way an ancient craft gives new perspective to a modern world of design.
	BATIK: 75 Selected Masterpieces The Rudolf G. Smend Collection by Isa Fleischmann-Heck, Maria Wronska-Friend, Donald J. Harper and Rudolf G. Smend Price: US$45.00 Batik: 75 Selected Masterpieces contains never before published pictures illustrating the exquisite cross-section of the batik production in Java. Featuring textiles from the personal collection of gallery owner Rudolf G. Smend, historic photographs from the Hans van der Kamp collection, and fascinating text from academis Isa Fleischmann-Heck.
	STORY CLOTHS OF BALI by Joseph Fischer Price: US$27 Story cloths are used as ritual decorations and offerings in Balinese and Hindu temples, household ancestor shrines, and village ceremonial buildings. In STORY CLOTHS OF BALI, Indonesian art expert Joseph Fischer shares his collection of more than 100 of these exquisite Balinese Textile pieces alongside engaging text about how to utilize these textiles to study and appreciate traditional Balinese culture. The first major study of an unusual group of Balinese embroideries, STORY CLOTHS OF BALI is a fascinating glimpse into a culture rich with creativity, diversity, and tradition.
	SARI TO SARONG An Exhibition Catalogue from Australia National Gallery Price: US$50.00 This Exhibition Catalogue contains some of the greatest surviving examples of traditional Indonesian and Indian textiles. It demonstrates the exchanges of ideas, materials, designs and imagery between these two great cultures over the past 500 years. It is a full colour catalogue featuring works from the Asian textiles collection in the Australian National Gallery, and also includes five essays by curator Robyn Maxwell.
	BALINESE TEXTILES Price: US$30.00 Three experts examine the history, production and ritual surrounding the very beautiful Balinese textiles. by Brigitta Houser-Schaublin, Marie-Lousie Nagholz-Kartaschoff and Urs Ramseyer.
	ANTAKESUMA EMBROIDERY/IN THE MINANGKABAU ADAT by Sativa Sutan Aswar Price: US$12.00 A dual language (English and Indonesian) and well illustrated book on the Embroideries from the Minang peoples.  A comprehensive look at the different styles of embroidery such as Setik Rantai (chain stitch), Tusuk Suji (Needlepoint) and Terawang needlepoint and the raw materials used e.g. silk, gold and silk thread etc. A very informative text with lots of black and white and colour photographs.
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	ENSIKLOPEDI KERIS (in Indonesian) by Bambang Hasrinuksmo Price: US$50.00 The definitive A to Z guide to Indonesian Keris. This book thoroughly explains the background of Indonesian Keris, the myths,the parts of Keris and the process of making Keris, and their use in traditional rituals. Indonesian people place a great deal of importance on Keris, its history, its place in society, its mystery and its magic. This book is a comprehensive guide to the world of Indonesian Keris by one of the most knowledgeable men on the subject, Bambang Hasrinuksmo. In the Indonesian Language.
	KERIS JAWA : Antara Mistik dan Nalar (in Indonesian) by Haryono Haryoguritno Price: US$100.00 This book is packed with hundreds of detailed illustrations, names of keris types and their makers, especially those from Java. The book enlightens the reader on how to choose a Keris that will be suitable for him/her and how to value the Keris i.e. its value emotionally,spiritually and its cultural significance. Another brilliant Keris book for the Keris collector and for the uninitiated. In the Indonesian Language.

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	EARLY READING SERIES IN BAHASA INDONESIAN by Murti Bunanta Price: US$2.50 each book (suitable for children 2 - 4 years of age) Titles in this series are: 1. Buku Abjad - ABC- Binatang 2. Dua Puluh Peribahasa Untuk Anak-Anak 3. Mimi Bisa Memanjat 4. Si Kecil Berjalan-jalan 5. Lawan Kata 6. Warna 7. Di Rumah Nenek 8. Kenali Aku 9. Di Peternakan 10. Peneliti Serangga 11. La Lali dan Kawan-kawan 12. Di Manakah Aku 13. Si Kadal nakal 14. Tarian Pengusir Ular 15. Berlibur di Jalan Macet 16. Mobi dan Kawan-kawan Berlatih Olah Raga 17. Aku Adalah Istimewa 18. Andai Aku Punya Rumah Sakit 19. Katak Ingin Bermain Sirkus, 20. Dokter Hama Sangat Sibuk, 21. Serangga, 22 Di Taman Safari, 23. Di Kebun Binatang, 24. Gerakan, 25. Si Tomat Bisa Berkawan.
	PEEK A BOO! Lift The Flaps Book (Bilingual Indonesian and English) Hard Cover/Sturdy Pages. Suitable for Children 2 - 4 Years of Age Price: US$6.00 each Titles include: Peek a Boo! In The Field Peek a Boo! In The Jungle Peek a Boo! By The River Peek a Boo! In The Ocean
	PUTRI KEMANG/PRINCESS KEMANG Bilingual Indonesian and English by Murti Bunanta Price: US$12.00 The most common goal for women characters in folktales seems to be that of becoming rich and marrying the prince. This folktale is different! Princess Kemang is the story of an Independent Princess and she proposes marriage to the Prince. This is a traditional folktale from Bengkulu and is suitable for young readers from 6 to 10 years of age. It is large format and soft cover. Also in the same series: Princess Mandalika/Putri Mandalika Why Are Shrimps Crooked?/Mengapa Tubuh Udang Bengkok? Ampak and the Cunning Civet Cat/Ampak dan Musang Yang Cerdik Princess Snail/Putri Keong The Little Finger/Si Kelingking The Spoiled Little Kitten/Anak Kucing Yang Manja
	TIKIKO Series - 3 books in this series by Ange Andrianavalona Price: US$3.50 We have 3 of the books in this series. Tikiko is a funny little mouse and these books tell of his fantastic adventures. The books are of sturdy paper and are beautifully illustrated. They are aimed at children 2 - 4 years of age. Tikiko at the Swimming Pool/Tikiko di Kolam Renang Tikiko Visits the Farm/Tikiko Berkunjung ke Peternakan Tikiko Goes To School/Tikiko Pergi ke Sekolah
	ERLANGGA SERIES/Bilingual English and Bahasa Indonesian Price: US$6.00 per book This series of young bilingual picture books is aimed at the 3 - 6 age range. They are soft cover and very colorful. There are many in the series and we stock just about all of them. Please see the titles below to order: The Crunching Munching Caterpillar/Ulat Yang Suka Makan Me and My Dad!/Aku dan Ayahku! Follow That Bear If You Dare/Ikuti Beruang Itu, Kalau Berani Dexter Goes To The Party/Dexter Pergi Ke Pesta Augustus And His Smile/Augustus dan Senyumnya The Monkey With The Bright Blue Bottom/Monyet Pantat Biru Fidgety Fish/Ikan Yang Lincah The Dark Dark Night/Malam Gelap Gulita The Very Busy Day/Hari Yang Sibuk Cock-a-doodle-hoooooo/Kukuruyuuuuuuuuuk! One Great Day/Hari Yang Hebat Quiet/Diam Fidgety Fish and Friends/Ikan Yan Lincah dan Teman-teman The Littlest Owl/Burung Hantu Terkecil Mo's Smelly Jumper/Kaus Bau Simonyet A Long Way From Home/Jauh Dari Rumah The Very Noisy Night/Malam Yang Sangat Berisik I Love You Sleepyhead/Tidurlah, Anakku Harvey the Happy Hippo/Harvey Sikuda Nil Yang Ceria Smiley Shark/Hiu Murah Senyum Nobody Laughs at a Lion/Tidak Ada Yang Menertawai Singa Munch! Munch! Munch!/Nyam! Nyam! Nyam! Birthday Present From Mimi/Hadiah Ulang Tahun Untuk Mimi
	THE RAMAYANA Re-told by Lynne Jessup Illustrated by Ruth Glenn Little Price:US$22.00 The Ramayana is a classic myth which originated in India and began as an oral epic. It has subsequently been written as poetry and as dramas, puppet theatre and dance dramas. It is an exceptional story and has been used throughout the years to illustrate good and evil. It appears in all these forms throughout South East and South Asia. This book has been written with the young adult reader in mind.
	RAMA AND SITA Re-told by David Weitzman Price: US$19.95 This is the tale of Prince Rama and Sita and is taken from the Hindu epic The Ramayana. In Java and Bali stories of the Ramayana are re-told through shadow puppet plays and this book reflects that tradition. It is a gorgeous hardcover book with lavish gilded shadow puppet illustrations. The pages in this book glow with gilded images of wayang gods and demons and entice us into this remarkable legend of Rama and Sita in the forest. Sita has been kidnapped by the demon king Ravana and she is dramatically rescued by Hanuman, the magical monkey king. Suitable for children 8 years and older.
	MY LIFE IN BALI by Sandrian Soimaud Price: US$40.00 Written from the perspective of a child, Sandrian takes us through an exotic journey of life in Bali. We dip into the culture, history, heritage and Balinese society through snippets of stories richly illustrated by Edith Baudrand and Wayan Leppo. These watercolour illustrations are particularly engaging as is the text. We find out what "Eating the Wind" means and what Balians do. We journey through traditional Balinese markets, and traditional Balinese ceremonies such as the Tooth Filing, Wedding ceremony, Galungan and Kuningan. What seems like a children's book can be enjoyed by all who wish to know more about Balinese culture and tradition.
	PANGERAN KECIL, The Little Prince In Indonesian (Currently Out of Print) by Antoine de Saint-Exupery Price: US$5.00 The Little Prince is a classic tale of appeal to both children and adults. On one level it is the story of an airman's discovery in the desert of a small boy from another planet - the Little Prince of the title - and his stories of intergalactic travel, while on the other hand it is a thought-provoking allegory of the human condition. First published in 1943, it has stood the test of time and is as applicable today as it was back then. This edition of the Little Prince is in Indonesian.
	INDONESIAN CHILDREN'S FAVORITE STORIES Price: US$16.95 These stories are set in tropical rainforests, on balmy beaches and in the remote highlands of the Indonesian islands. This collection of Indonesian Children's stories offers a taste of how universal values of bravery, love, kindness and loyalty are transmitted to Indonesian children.
	A BALINESE DREAM - Coloring Book by Gaia Grant Price: US$6.95 This delightful coloring book follows a young Balinese girl by the name of Ketut through her daily life, from sunrise till sunset. We join her in her simple but significant discoveries about life. This coloring book provides a lively insight into Balinese childhood.
	A JOURNEY TO BALI - Coloring Book by Gaia Grant Price: US$6.95 This coloring book is aimed at children from the ages of 3 till 10 and it provides an insight into how children in Bali see themselves and their world. The paintings contributed by the author and by six young Balinese artists, depict the beautiful landscape and people of the exotic tropical island, Bali.
	TURTLE AND DOLPHIN (Penyu dan Lumba-lumba) by Maggie Dunkle and Margiyono Price: US$7.00 This is a lively and amusing story about the misadventures of three friends, Turtle, Dolphin and Seagull, as they discuss the life-threatening problems caused by plastic waste and what to do about it. They are surprised and happy when they see the children take action to clean up the beaches. Beautifully presented in a hard back edition with full illustrations and the text is in three languages - Balinese, Indonesian and English.
	SEAGULL and HERON (Burung Camar Dan Kokokan) by Maggie Dunkle and Margiyono Price: US$7.00 Clean Bali Series team members, Author Maggie Dunkle and artist Margiyono have created the second in the series of three environmental children's books. This hardback three language picture-story book picks up where the first book left off with Seagull continuing inland from the beach and befriending Heron and Kingfisher along the way. The trio discover a whole new set of environmental problems faced by the children and animals in the cities and surrounding countryside. Readers are also introduced to the local Pemulung or scrap collectors in an attempt to explain their very simple and essential role in the process of scrap collecting and recycling on the island.
	SPOT SERIES In both English and Bahasa Indonesia Price: US$5.00 each book (5 books in the series) Spot was created by Eric Hill over 20 years ago. Today, Spot is international as these books have been translated into more than 65 languages - and now Indonesian. Spot lives with his mum Sally and his dad Sam in a house with a big garden. Spot often spends time with his Grandma and Grandpa whose house is quite nearby. You can follow the adventures of Spot by purchasing one or more of the following titles. 1. SPOT GOES TO THE PARK : SPOT PERGI KE TAMAN 2. SPOT'S FIRST WALK : SPOT JALAN-JALAN SENDIRIAN 3. SPOT GOES ON HOLIDAY : SPOT PERGI BERLIBUR 4. SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY : PESTA ULANG TAHUN SPOT 5. SPOT CAN COUNT : SPOT BISA BERHITUNG 6. SPOT GOES TO SCHOOL : SPOT PERGI KE SEKOLAH 7. WHERE'S SPOT/ : DI MANA SPOT?
	MS WIZ SERIES in both English and Bahasa Indonesia by Terence Blacker Price: US$5.00 each book 1. MS WIZ SPELLS TROUBLE : MS WIZ BERARTI MASALAH 2. IN STITCHES WITH MS WIZ : TERTAWA BERSAMA MS WIZ 3. YOU'RE NICKED MS WIZ : KAU TERTANGKAP, MS WIZ
	SASHA GOES TO BALI By Shamini Flint Price: US$8.00 A really beautiful children's book aimed at the ages of 2 to 5 years. Sasha is on a visit to Bali with her mother and on the island encounters some intricate handicrafts in the shops, beautiful beaches and stunning gree paddy fields. A great little reader.
	SADRI RETURNS TO BALI: A TALE OF THE BALINESE GALUNGAN FESTIVAL by Susan Tuttle-Laube, Elizabeth Waldmeier Price: US$10.95 Told through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, this is a delightful tale set during the special Balinese celebration of Galungan. Galungan marks the victory of Dharma (order) over Adharma (disorder) and is a 10 long day festival of prayers, offerings and fasting during which time the Hindu Balinese believe that their ancestors return to their former homes to participate in this festival.

GECKO'S COMPLAINT: A BALINESE FOLKTALE (Bilingual English/Indonesian) by I Gusti Made Sukanada (illustrator), Ann Martin Bowler Price: US$14.95 Gecko’s Complaint is a wonderful book full of vivid illustrations and delightful characters. It is the story of those who are all too ready to see the faults of others and ignore their own. The story begins when a well-fed gecko complains to the royal lion Raden about being kept awake by fireflies. The king then sets out to tour his kingdom and discovers that all the animals he encounters seem to have a complaint about one of the others. Only after speaking to the Rain does Raden find a solution to the problems.

CHILDREN'S FAVORITE BALINESE STORIES by Trina Bohan-Tyrie (Illustrations), Victor Mason Hardcover - 96 pages Price: US$18.95 Balinese Children¹s Favorite Stories is a collection of eleven stories narrated by the beautiful daughter of the king¹s adviser. Once upon a time, a girl is summoned to the royal chamber and from the moment she arrives, she captivates the king with her fascinating stories and radiant spirit. The tales in this collection include: The Haughty Toad, The Saintly Stork, The Rajah who Lost His Head, A Tale of Two Sisters, The Dog who Flattered a Crow, and many more

A CLUB OF SMALL MEN - A CHILDREN'S TALE FROM BALI by Colin McPhee, Trina Bohan-Tyrie (Illustrator) Price: US$14.95 Colin McPhee spent 6 years in the village of Sayan in Bali in the 1930's where he made an intense study of Balinese Music. At the same time he wrote a book entitled "A House in Bali" and this wonderful children's book "A Club of Small Men". This is the story of Kayun and his friends, Kantin, Dapat, Dog, Kinigan and Bedil (and also his cheeky monkey) - and their Balinese Children's Music Club, It is their story of how they come to learn to play Balinese Musical Instruments and of their encounters with the "American Stranger".

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	HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE / HARRY POTTER DAN BATU BERTUAH by J. K. Rowling Price: US$6.00 "Harry Potter thinks he is an ordinary boy - until he is rescued by a beetle eyed giant of a man, enrols at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, learns to play Quidditch and does battle in a deadly duel. All because Harry Potter is a Wizard!" Read this fabulous tale in Bahasa Indonesian - Harrry Potter Dan Batu Bertuah.
	HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS / HARRY POTTER DAN KAMAR RAHASIA by J. K. Rowling Price: US$7.00 "Harry Potter is a wizard. He is in his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As Harry and Ron embark on their journey to Hogwarts in a flying Ford Anglia, little do they know that this year will be just as eventful as the last as ghosts from Hogwarts part return to haunt the school corridors." Read the second book in the series in Bahasa Indonesian - Harry Potter Dan Kamar Rahasia.
	HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN / HARRY POTTER DAN TAWANAN AZKABAN by J. K. Rowling Price: US$9.00 "Harry Potter, along with his friends, Ron and Hermione, is about to start his third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry can't wait to get back to school after the summer holidays. But when Harry gets to Hogwarts, the atmosphere is tense. There's an escaped mass murderer on the loose, and the sinister prison guards of Azkaban have been called in to guard the school." Read the third book in the Harry Potter series in Bahasa Indonesian - Harry Potter dan Tawanan Azkaban.
	HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE / HARRY POTTER DAN PIALA API by J. K. Rowling Price: US$15.00 "It is the summer holidays, and one night Harry Potter wakes up with his scar burning. He has had a strange dream, one that he can't help worrying about.... until a timely invitation from Ron Weasley arrives: to nothing less than the Quidditch World Cup....then something horrible happens which casts a shadow over everybody and Harry in particular." Read the fourth book in the Harry Potter series in Bahasa Indonesian - Harry Potter dan Piala Api.
	HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE PHOENIX / HARRY POTTER DAN ORDER PHOENIX by J. K. Rowling Price: US$15.00 "Harry Potter is due to start his fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He is desperate to get back to school and find out why his friends Ron and Hermione have been so secretive all summer. However, what Harry is about to discover in his new year at Hogwarts will turn his whole world upside down..... But before he even gets to school, Harry has an unexpected and frightening encounter with two Dementors...." Read the fifth book in the Harry Potter series in Bahasa Indonesian - Harry Potter dan Orde Phoenix.
	HARRY POTTER AND THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE / HARRY POTTER DAN PANGERAN BERDARAH - CAMPURAN by J. K. Rowling Price: US$14.00 "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince takes up the story of Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry .In a brief statement on Friday night, Minister for Magic Cornelius Fudge confirmed that He Who Must Not Be Named has returned to this country and is once more active. It is with great regret that I must confirm that the wizard styling himself Lord - well, you know who I mean - is alive and among us again, said Fudge'." Read the sixth book in the Harry Potter series in Bahasa Indonesian - Harry Potter dan Pangeran Berdarah - Campuran.

THE HOBBIT

	Author	:	J.R.R. TOLKIEN
	Publisher	:	Gramedia Pustaka Utama. PT
	Language	:	Indonesian
	Price	:	US$5.00 plus postage

THE LORD OF THE RING: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
SEMBILAN PEMBAWA CINCIN

	Author	:	J.R.R. TOLKIEN
	Publisher	:	Gramedia Pustaka Utama. PT
	Language	:	Indonesian
	Price	:	US$7.50 plus postage

QUIDDITCH THROUGH THE AGES
QUIDDITCH DARI MASA KE MASA

	Author	:	Kennilworthy Whisp
	Publisher	:	Gramedia Pustaka Utama. PT
	Language	:	Indonesian
	Price	:	US$2.00 plus postage

FANTASTIC BEASTS & WHERE TO FIND THEM
HEWAN-HEWAN FANTASTIS DAN DIMANA MEREKE BISA DITEMUKAN

	Author	:	Newt Scamander
	Publisher	:	Gramedia Pustaka Utama. PT
	Language	:	Indonesian
	Price	:	US$2.00 plus postage

LARUNG

	Author	:	Ayu Utami
	Publisher	:	KPG (Kepustakaan Pupuler Gramedia)
	Language	:	Indonesian
	Price	:	US$5.00 plus postage

SAMAN

	Author	:	Ayu Utami
	Publisher	:	KPG (Kepustakaan Pupuler Gramedia)
	Language	:	Indonesian
	Price	:	US$5.00 plus postage

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	LISTENING TO AN EARLIER JAVA Aesthetics, gender, and the music of wayang in Central Java by Sarah Weiss Price: US$49.00 In this book, ethnomusicologist Sarah Weiss, herself a gamelan musician who has directed ensembles in Australia and the USA over many years, examines for the first time the musical practices, concepts, stories, changing historical circumstances and myths that have shaped "female-style" gender playing into a uniquely significant mode of artistic practice. This study of the musical synergy between the puppeteer and his female accompanist describes the ways in which shifting gender constructions have helped to shape and change Central Javanese music and theatre performance practice while throwing new light on the history of Javanese gender relations and culture.
	BALINESE DANCE, DRAMA and MUSIC A Guide to the Performing Arts of Bali by I Wayan Dibia and Rucina Ballinger illustrations by Barbara Anello Price: US$35 At last a fully illustrated and complete look at the most commonly seen traditional performing arts on the island of Bali. This book is rich in detail and lavish in its presentation. With introductory sections discussing the ways in which the performing arts are learned in Bali to the in depth cultural detail explaining how each is relevant in today's Bali. A huge undertaking by the authors in compiling such a wonderful presentation of Bali's performing arts. The book is enhanced with over 200 photographs and specially prepared watercolors of Balinese performances.

Dance and Drama in Bali by Beryl De Zoete, Walter Spies Price: $24.95 At last reprinted, this important ethnographical look at Bali is back on the shelves. Readers interested in the history of Balinese Drama and the processes out of which it has grown will find invaluable information in this book. Walter Spies lived in Bali for twelve years from 1927. He is best known for his wonderful paintings but was also an accomplished musician and dance expert. He is also known for his photography and a great many beautiful photos are reproduced in this book. Beryl de Zoete was trained in many forms of European Dance and studied in North Africa, India, Burma and Indochina, as well as Java and Bali.

KECAK, THE VOCAL CHANT OF BALI by I Wayan Dibia Price: US$10.00 This book provides extensive information and documentation of Kecak, one of Bali's most well-known performing art forms. It describes the development of Kecak, the traditional element of its performance, the Ramayana epic as it is performed in Kecak and some notes on new innovations and changes within the form. At the end of the book is a list of Kecak masters and the presently active Kecak groups on the island.

LEARNING THE BALINESE REBAB by Pande Made Sukerta Price: US$10.00 A very informative and well illustrated book on this little-known Balinese stringed instrument. Rebab is played with a bow, has a coconut shell as a resonator and is part of the Balinese Gamelan Orchestra. The rebab is played  by drawing a bow across the strings so that it floats back and forth freely. The writer is a well-known and very accomplished musician in Bali and has written this book to promote interest in this wonderful Balinese instrument.

BALINESE MUSIC Price: US$20.00 A comprehensive guide to the gamelan music of Bali by Michael Tenzer.

THE ART OF PERFORMING BAMBOO INSTRUMENTS OF BALI by Julia Hansen Price: US$ 15.00 Written as an introduction to the art of playing the Tingklik or Bamboo Xylophone. The Tingklik is a traditional instrument made of tuned bamboo tubes suspended is bamboo frame. The music is used traditionally for relaxation. In the Western sense the music centres the mind and brings us closer to the spirit of Bali.

MUSIC FOR THE FLUTE OF BALI by Julia Hansen Price: US$ 15.00 Flute is one of the oldest musical instruments found throughout the world. The Balinese Flute or Suling is a bamboo end-blown flute, with a notch cut into the side of the stopped top end and is surrounded by a bamboo ring, leaving a small slit. The suling can be played in a rhythmically free style with ornamentation of the basic melody. Circular breathing is practiced in Indonesia but one can play this flute by regular breathing. This book is a very simple step program to playing the Balinese Suling.

JOGED BUMBUNG Price: US$ 15.00 This book outlines the music for an ensemble to play the very popular Balinese Dance Joged Bumbung. This dance is strictly entertainment for the general population and is extremely popular with Balinese audiences. It is a flirtation dance. The music in this book is fir two tingkliks, balinese drum, kompre and balinese cymbals. The flute plays a melody and adds ornamentation.

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	BALI CHIC by Susi Johnston Price: US$25.00 Bali Chic is an indispensable guide to the latest attractions of this verdant island. It brings the many facets of Bali to life with features on the latest and greatest places to dine, shop and unwind. This edition also profiles many of the best hotels, spas, stores and secret spots around Bali and equips readers with the knowledge they need to make the most stylish decisions before arriving to enjoy all that Bali has to offer.
	BALI LIVING : Innovative Tropical Design by Gianni Francione Price: US$45.00 From the author of the bestselling Bali Houses comes an inspirational new look at Balinese modern architecture and design. Bali Living is a unique selection of private homes, rental properties, restaurants, villas and wedding facilities. Traditional Balinese compound architecture is evident throughout but most of the buildings included are contemporary structures that reinterpret old forms and materials in new and exciting ways.
	PARADISE BY DESIGN : Tropical Residences and Resorts by Bill Bensley, Price: US$49.95 The 27 resorts and homes featured in Paradise by Design are set amidst resplendent tropical gardens and spread from China to India to Bali. Focused in Asia Pacific, these buildings are unconventional, sensual and hold a special reverence for the tropical climate. Focusing not only on the architecture of the buildings, but also the landscape design, interior design, horticulture and fine arts and crafts found within and without these buildings.
	25 TROPICAL HOUSES IN INDONESIA by Amir Sidharta Price: US$45.00 25 Tropical Houses in Indonesia offers a selection of the best contemporary architecture in the Indonesian Archipelago, ranging from a new type of urban shop house to dramatic and flamboyant buildings emerging from the countryside. Drawing on classical Indonesian aesthetics and conventions and blending these with dynamic, cutting-edge design ideas, modern architecture in Indonesia has become dramatically aligned with international concepts of space, incorporating stunning local elements and materials.
	BEYOND BAWA : Modern Masterworks of Monsoon Asia Text by David Robson Photographs by Richard Powers Price: US$75.00 Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa's forty-year career has become legendary and his influence can be seen throughout the Southeast Asian region. Creating a sumptuous harmony using local traditions and modern forms, his legacy lives on in contemporary architectural practice. This book presents an overview of Bawa and is then followed by presentations of 24 contemporary architects ranging from Australian Kerry Hill to Anjalendran. This book reveals the long-lasting significance of Bawa's uniquely sensitive approach to building and the landscape.
	MADE IN INDONESIA: A Tribute to the Country's Craftspeople by Warwick Purser Price: US$50.00 MADE IN INDONESIA: A Tribute to the Country’s Craftspeople by creative entrepreneur and longtime resident Warwick Purser, celebrates the remarkable products manufactured in Indonesia and the people who make them. MADE IN INDONESIA features over 180 photos by Rio Helmi Eone of Asia's most celebrated photographers Eand illustrates the distinctive and high-quality ranges of items made in Indonesia for well-known retailers the world over. Warwick Purser founded Out of Asia, one of Southeast Asia’s largest exporters of handcrafted products, nearly ten years ago and sees his role as forming the all-important link between the international market and the skill of Indonesia’s craftspeople to whom he has dedicated this book.
	LIVING IN BALI by Anita Lococo, Angelika Taschen (ed) Price: US$25.00 A superb Taschen book on this beautiful Island paradise. Anita Lococo has lived for many many years in Bali and has reproduced here a fabulous collection of photographs (by Reto Guntli) depicting just what this island has to offer from his rich cultural heritage. Browsing this book just makes you want to run out there to Bali and immerse yourself amongst the beauty of the architecture, style and nature's richness. You will find yourself returning time and time again to this beautiful book.
	TROPICAL ASIAN STYLE Price: US$39.95 Depicting traditional styles of Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore used in contemporary settings. This book focuses on tropical themes such as verandahs, garden pavilions etc. An inspiration to bring some exotica into your home. by William Warren and photography by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni.

BALI STYLE by Rio Helmi & Barbara Walker. Price: US$45.00 This sumptuous book of more than 330 colour photographs and an illuminating text presents Bali's distinctive style. From picturesque bamboo dwellings to contemporary Bali homes, from traditional objects and art forms to handicrafts, the essence of Bali's fascinating culture is revealed.

TROPICAL ASIAN HOUSE by Robert Powell. Price: US$48.00 Contemporary tropical architecture depicting houses from Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, India and Sir Lanka and includes works by Charles Correa and Geoffrey Bawa.

BALINESE GARDENS Price: US$30.00 This book is perfect for gardening enthusiasts and professional landscape architects alike. It is full of wonderful photographs of magnificent gardens both contemporary and traditional. Bali is well-known for its magical landscape and this book is a great documentation of this "Garden of Eden". Paperback Edition.

INTRODUCTION TO BALINESE ARCHITECTURE by Julian Davison, Mubinas Hanafi (illustrator), Bruce Granquist (illustrator) Price: US$21.95 A step by step guide to the architecture of Bali. This book is full of watercolour illustrations of domestic and religious architecture including the most important sites, construction techniques, design and building types. A very informative text and beautiful illustrations.

TROPICAL GARDEN DESIGN by Made Wijaya Price: US$46.00 An inspirational and highly decorative book with evocative drawings and sketches by ChangHuai-Yan and superb photographs by many international photographers.

THE TROPICAL SPA Price: US$22.95 (paperback) Asian secrets of health, beauty and relaxation. Luxury spas are Asia's hottest trend. Massages beneath swaying coconut trees is no longer a figment of the imagination. In this book you will find these - and many more delights - photographed in the unbelievable luxury of Asia's finest tropical spas.

BALI MODERN The Art of Tropical living Photography by Luca Invernizzi Tettoni Text by Gianni Francione Price: US$34.95 A superbly illustrated book depicting the new way in which architects and interior designers are using  the natural resources available on beautiful Bali to create contemporary villas, resort, bungalows, shop and restaurants.

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	THE BALI COOKBOOK by Lonny Gerungan Price: US$34.95 Bali has long been famous for its rich tradition and stunning landscape but now its cuisine is making a mark on world food markets. Lonny Gerungan takes us on a food journey second to none as we explore the authentic dishes of this magical paradise. With detailed information on a wide variety of ingredients, such as herbs, spices and vegetables which are specific to the Balinese cuisine, we head into chapters dedicated to street food, snacks, exotic drinks, and mouth-watering desserts - even a chapter specifically on rice! Readers will learn how to recreate 'the food of the gods'.
	FEAST OF FLAVOURS FROM THE BALINESE KITCHEN by Heinz Von Holzen Price: US$15.00 Chef and restauranteur Heinz von Holzen's specialty is Balinese cuisine and this little cookbook is a delightful collection of the very best that Balinese food has to offer. Recipes include: Green Papaya Soup, Corn and Fern Tips with Grated Coconut, Grilled Fish in Banana Leaf, Fried Noodles with Vegetables, Black Rice Pudding, Steamed Jackfruit Cake. Step-by-step instructions to create your masterpieces at home.
	FEAST OF FLAVOURS FROM THE INDONESIAN KITCHEN by Heinz Von Holzen Price: US$15.00 Chef and restauranteur Heinz von Holzen's specialty is Balinese cuisine but this little cookbook has a selection of the very best dishes from around the Indonesian archipelago. Packed with gorgeous photographs and step-by-step instructions this book will take you through a unique collection of tantalizing dishes made with delicious ingredients. A good insight into local cooking traditions and techniques will give you inspiration to try each one of the recipes.
	BALI UNVEILED - The Secrets of Balinese Cuisine by Heinz von Holzen Price: US$30.00 Bali Unveiled—The Secrets of Balinese Cuisine uncovers the mysteries of the Balinese cuisine that has been little explored before the author - Chef Heinz von Holzen stepped foot on the island. Together with American author and Balinese cultural authority Fred Eisman Jr who has written several books on Bali’s culture, Chef von Holzen delves further into the food culture of Bali, uncovering spices, ingredients and cooking techniques, and unveils them all in this delightful cookbook. The book is filled with authentic Balinese recipes and photographs of traditional village people preparing and cooking Balinese food. Heinz is head chef at his very popular restaurant Bumbu Bali and runs cooking classes there several times a week. This book is an absolute treasure!
	FRAGRANT RICE by Janet De Neefe Price: US$20.00 Full of family stories, descriptive detail and brimming with infectious enthusiasm, Fragrant Rice is a lifestyle book with a difference. When Janet De Neefe made her first trip to Bali in 1984 she felt an immediate connection to the island. There, she fell in love with the Balinese, their culture and their food. Now almost twenty years later, Janet and her husband Ketut have four children and run two highly successful restaurants in Ubud, Bali. Fragrant Rice is an intriguing life story with food as its main ingredient. The book is interspersed with mouth-watering Balinese receipes.

THE FOOD OF BALI Price: US$22.50 A well illustrated and informative cookbook. by Heinz Vonhozen and Lother Arsana.

THE FOOD OF INDONESIA Price: US$18.95 A well illustrated and informative cookbook by Heinz Vonhozen and Lother Arsana.

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ECONOMIC CRISIS IN INDONESIA by Richard Mann Price: US$20.00 The Asian Economic Crises and Indonesia's response to it were both misunderstood. This book traces the full story, day by day, week by week, especially the biggest misunderstanding of all-by the IMF (International Monetary Fund).

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• Traditional Balinese Music

	The Barong Dance The Barong Dance is perhaps the most well-known of all Balinese Dances. It tells the story of the fight between good and evil. Rangda is the powerful Black Magic demoness challenging the authority of the King Erlangga - this is the fight between good and evil. This conflict sees Rangda cast her spell over the soldiers and they are overcome by madness and the desire to stab themselves with their own weapons - keris. (the Keris Dance) During the final conflict the king is represented as a powerful Barong (a mystical lion like creature) who finally overpowers the spell of Rangda.
	The Kecak Dance The unnerving sounds and rhythms of the sound of chak, chak, chak electrify the stage of the Kecak Dance. This dance has a vocal orchestra of around 150 men and was conceived by the German painter Walter Spies and the dancers of Bedulu Village in the 1930s. Today it is one of the most watched dance performances in Bali. There are excerpts from the Ramayana story when the demon King Rawana leaps into the centre of the circle and the men respond by simulating his flight with long hissing sounds. When Hanuman enters the mystic circle, the men become an army of chattering monkeys - hence the nickname of "Monkey Dance".
	The Legong Dance Of all the classical balinese dances, the Legong is the most beautiful. It is performed by young women wearing exquisite brocaded costumes and crowns of frangipani blossoms. The movements are highly stylized and structured and were first perfomred nearly 200 years ago. The name Legong derives from leg meaning "elegant movement" and gong for the music. The girls perform the dance in unison, tightly bound in their costumes and their headresses quivering with each dance movement. It is one of the most famous of all Balinese Dances.
	Gamelan Jegog Jegog is the name give to the huge bamboo xylophones that make up the orchestra of Jegog. This gamelan orchestra is traditionally found in the west of Bali in the province of Jembrana. Each ensemble is made up of six groups of bamboo xylophones and each xylophone has eight bamboo tubes. The sound of this ensemble resembles the sound of roaring thunder. The Jegog accompnies Kebyar dances and also the Bull Races in west bali.
	Gamelan Rindik The Gamelan Rindik is made up of four pairs of bamboo xylophones, cymbals, flutes and one drum. This orchestra is used to accompany the social dances of Joged - a popular dance in the tourist venues of Bali. The Joged dancer goes into the audience and taps a man on the shoulder who is then obliged to dance with her in the Balinese style. It is always funny and a little sassy too. The music of the Gamelan Rindik is up-beat and very lively.
	Suling (Flute) This gamelan group is made up of 25 to 30 suling players and is the orchestra that mostly accompanies the Kebyar performances. Sulings also accompany each Balinese Orchestra, and can be heard drifting in and out through the sharper sounds of the metallaphones. Sulings are made from bamboo and the players utilize circular breathing.

• More Traditional Balinese Music CDs:

The Best of Gamelan Bali Part 1	The Best of Gamelan Bali Part 2
The Best of Gamelan Bali Part 3	The Best Dances in Bali (Best Seller)
Gong Kebyar Kreasi Baru	Tabuh Bebarongan
Gamelan Gender	Legong Gunung Sari

• Contemporary Balinese Music cds.

• Other Contemporary Indonesian Music CDs.

Return to Jogja	Sunda Africa/No Risk No Fun
Sunda Africa 11 (Sundanese music with Indo-Africa Drums)	Degung Purbasaka
Samba Sunda	Degung Sabilulungan

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