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Summary: A Compact Introduction to Borobudur
Review: This well-illustrated book on Borobudur serves only as a light introduction to a more in-depth study on the Buddhist temple. Each chapter spans two-pages long, and considering that the book measures only 9x6," each chapter goes by quickly. Think "Borobudur in 10 minutes."Because the author has perhaps chosen to limit each chapter to two pages (including the photographic illustrations), he could only go so far on the number of symbolism in the temple's reliefs and the history of the temple. Still, the book provides a light and wonderful introduction to the majestic Prayer in Stone" by Soekmono, Casparis, Dumarcay (ISBN 2878680049), and "Borobudur" by Nou and Frederic (ISBN 0789201348.) Both are filled with photographs, but the latter has more text and a catalog of all the reliefs in the temple. "The Mysteries of Borobudur" happens to be part of a series in Periplus' "Discover Indonesia." One might want to check out (ISBN 962-593-196-1,) and Balinese Architecture (ISBN 962-593-194-5,) both by Davison and Granquist. END
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