Blending modern; chic designs with traditional sensibilities; the architecture and decor of Bali is the gold standard for tropical living. A thatched Balinese bale; overlooking a panorama of rice fields and open to the evening breeze; or a courtyard that combines temple carving with relaxing; recreational lounging space are enduring features of a distinctive "Bali-style". Shimmering pavilions; open verandahs; living rooms that invite the outside landscaping inmdash;all are part of the Balinese tropical living experience. This book focuses on these timeless features and shows the new and exciting ways in which they are being interpreted. All the contemporary villas; resort bungalows; shops; restaurants and other buildings in the book; most never photographed before are new additions to the Bali scene. Each is unique; and; most importantly; characterized by a distinctly modern feel. Cleaner lines; more imaginative use of space; sharp angles; and the use of stone; concrete and ceramic roof tiles; are increasingly visible along with the coconut wood; teak and thatching. Stunning color photographs depict the residences set within their natural landscapes; architectural details; and a stunning array of individual interiors. Meticulous text compiled by an expert in tropical design; relates the various stages of the development of this new; international style; and complements the fascinating array of interiors featured.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Im thankful for this bookBy CustomerAs a harmonica dabbler for most of my life -- and a more serious player for the last five years or so -- this book was a revelation; from the Asian roots of the instrument to the flood of German instruments to this country in the late 1800s and the early 1900s. I vaguely remember the Harmonicats-type groups from the Ed Sullivan-era variety shows of my youth. Now theres a context for them. I found more than Id ever known about players Ive known about forever (Sonny Terry; Stevie Wonder; Toots; etc.) at one end of the scale; and learned about lots of players previously unknown to me (Rhythm Willie!!!!!). The prose is serviceable; nothing more; and theres nothing transcendent about the book to make it worth the time of anyone NOT keenly interested in the subject matter. On the other hand; its not overly technical. If youre familiar with a diatonic harp and have some idea of what "positions" are; youll be fine. I cant say its the best book of its kind; or the only book of its kind; but Im glad I found it.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. GreatBy Richard TaylorKim Field is always hard at work informing folks about the joys of the harmonica. There are few harmonica reference books in this sense and Kim is always a great read. Buyers should check out the Little Walter story Kim collaborated in to; called Blues With A Feeling.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. An underrated instrumentBy Old AudioAn excellent history of the instrument. I was particularly interested in Jerry Murad and the Harmonicats; whose first hit Peg OMy Heart was recorded by my boss; Bill Putnam; at his studio Universal Recording in Chicago.