The Kathmandu Valley
While Kathmandu seems to collapse the world into a single valley, just the name evokes exotic mystery. Hinduism and Buddhism meet in a society where religion is integral to ancient patterns of life: sadhus with sunglasses and hookahs, artisans, worshipers, prayer flags, masked dancers, and, of course, the snow-capped Himalayas presiding over all activity.The Kathmandu Valleyis a coffee-table book that would be at home on any altar.--Brian Bruya--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.