Jonathan Copeland tells the fascinating story of an ancient art form that almost became extinct in the isolated, fabulous country of Burma, now Myanmar. He goes into the history and purpose of the shows, explains how they are made, and describes the characters of these amazingly beautiful creatures, which are exquisitely photographed.

Sacred Sanctuaries of Bali explores five of the island's most revered temples, shrines, and holy places, weaving together history, myth, architecture, archaeology and living tradition. Drawing on both scholarship and personal experience, Ni Wayan Murni – one of Bali's most respected cultural voices – and photographer Jonathan Copeland guide readers into the spiritual heart of Bali.The book presents Bali's sacred sites not just as monuments of stone and carving, but as living centers of devotion, ritual, and community life. It explains the origins of these major sanctuaries and the deep relationship between the Balinese people and their gods.Richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and stories, Sacred Sanctuaries of Bali serves as both a guide for visitors and a deeper cultural study."e;Pure magic — a visual and spiritual feast."e;— Dr. Eleanor Marsh, Author"e;Bali's temples come alive in these pages."e;— Prof. Daniel Whitmore, Cultural Historian"e;A jewel of a book."e;— Sofia Leclerc, Musicologist"e;Opens the door to the soul of Bali."e;— Marcus Halloran, Travel Writer"e;Beauty, reverence, and wonder on every page."e;— Isabel Torres, Documentary Host"e;The closest you'll come to a temple pilgrimage in a book."e;— Catherine Lin, Southeast Asian Art Specialist"e;Sacred Bali, perfectly captured."e;— Dr. Arjun Mehta, Anthropologist

Jonathan Copeland tells the fascinating story of an ancient art form that almost became extinct in the isolated, fabulous country of Burma, now Myanmar. He goes into the history and purpose of the shows, explains how they are made, and describes the characters of these amazingly beautiful creatures, which are exquisitely photographed.

Sacred Sanctuaries of Bali explores five of the island's most revered temples, shrines, and holy places, weaving together history, myth, architecture, archaeology and living tradition. Drawing on both scholarship and personal experience, Ni Wayan Murni – one of Bali's most respected cultural voices – and photographer Jonathan Copeland guide readers into the spiritual heart of Bali.The book presents Bali's sacred sites not just as monuments of stone and carving, but as living centers of devotion, ritual, and community life. It explains the origins of these major sanctuaries and the deep relationship between the Balinese people and their gods.Richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and stories, Sacred Sanctuaries of Bali serves as both a guide for visitors and a deeper cultural study."e;Pure magic — a visual and spiritual feast."e;— Dr. Eleanor Marsh, Author"e;Bali's temples come alive in these pages."e;— Prof. Daniel Whitmore, Cultural Historian"e;A jewel of a book."e;— Sofia Leclerc, Musicologist"e;Opens the door to the soul of Bali."e;— Marcus Halloran, Travel Writer"e;Beauty, reverence, and wonder on every page."e;— Isabel Torres, Documentary Host"e;The closest you'll come to a temple pilgrimage in a book."e;— Catherine Lin, Southeast Asian Art Specialist"e;Sacred Bali, perfectly captured."e;— Dr. Arjun Mehta, Anthropologist