Customer Reviews

Bhutan: Land of the Thunder Dragon

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As a frequent traveller to Bhutan, mesmerized from the first step into the country by the beauty of the landscape and its people, and fascinated by the rural life-style there, this unique photographic portrayal of the country by region and cultural group is a special treasure in my collection. For anyone with even a passing curiosity about this land that is undergoing a phenomenal cultural revolution, this book is a necessity. For the would-be travelers, it will awaken your senses before you arrive, and for the vicarious adventurers who will see Bhutan only from the comfort of their armchair, there has never been a more beautiful way to peek into the remote corners of Bhutan that are rarely viewed by even the local people and never by foreigners. Kadinchey la, John Berthold!

It isn't strong on descriptions but it is a lovely coffee table book and brings back pleasant memories of our travel there (honeymoon). I recommend the book and the trip to everyone.

The photos in this book are a great introduction to the magnificent country of Bhutan. Buddhist monasteries perched on hillsides beneath towering Himalayan mountains, dancing monks, local art and architecture, and the wonderful Bhutanese people going about their daily lives are all depicted. I recommend it.

This beautifully photographed, written and published book was more than I had expected. It really shows this land at it's best. Now, I cannot wait to see it for myself.