A Club of Small Men 1948 by Colin McPhee; Bali Music |
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Publisher: New York : John Day, c1948 "An Asia book"; Scarce First Edition. 61 pages -- Approx. size: 9.5" by 6.25" Author Colin McPhee, 1900-1964 On the exotic island of Bali, people spend their free time making beautiful things to offer their gods and performing wonderful music and dances. All over the island can be heard the sound of gamelan orchestras with their huge metal gongs, simple flutes, bronze instruments, and cymbals. This book, originally published in 1948 and reillustrated here in full color, tells the story of the first ever Balinese music club of young boys, and how it all got started. We meet Kayun and his friends Kantin, Dapat, Dog, Dinigan, and Bedil (as well as his cheeky monkey), and the American stranger who comes into their lives. We follow the adventures of the "small men" of the village of Sayan, near Ubud - and their instruments - as they learn to play the famous music of Bali. Great gift idea for the music lover or Island culture. Very good condition without jacket. Cloth decorated covers. Illustrations throughout as well as nice photographs by the author. Very minor handling wear to covers. Interior spotless. Please enlarge photos and email with any questions. Thanks so much for browsing! |
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