Color of Serendipity: A Journey Through Sri Lanka, The | 
| Author: Nishantha Gunawardena
Publisher: Traces of Eden Foundation
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
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Pages: 120
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Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 8.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0976997223
Dewey Decimal Number: 508
EAN: 9780976997221
ASIN: 0976997223
Publication Date: September 4, 2007
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Take an unforgettable journey through the fascinating island of Sri Lanka. The Color of Serendipity is a visually breathtaking photo essay of over a decade of travel. The story of Sri Lanka is rich and long. It has been told many times and in many ways. In Sri Lanka, no one is too far from drama. There is emotion in faces, nostalgia in places, and serenity in the wilderness. All of this is immersed in dynamic colors - colors that beckon to seek its hidden yet vibrant energy. The bellowing energy is only too real in the ancient winds that blow through the remains of the monumental abodes in political centers of the past. Yet it is the energy that flames out of the faces of the descendents of once powerful dynasties and their subjects that resonates the spirit of a colorful people. The land from its beaches to the mountain tops convolutes a depth of unimaginable proportion for an island of its size. The island's variety of cultural and natural heritage is phenomenal. Lush rain forests of rich succulence are preserved in untouched corners. Savanna of extreme aridity in coastal plains is home to a remarkable diversity of wildlife. Cascading waterfalls and endless plantations adorn the hill country. Long rocky beeches and breathtaking coral reefs circle the island. Hot springs of the east soothes the weary traveler. Paddy grass dances about in the wind following the monsoon season. Glowing priceless gems spring forth from the ground. Gorgeous sunsets bring everyday to a climatic end. Charming hamlets scattered about carry on age old traditions. Warm smiles and a culturally rich society greet visitors with unsurpassed hospitality.
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Beautiful pictures February 8, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I purchased this book as a present. I loved the pictures, the book is divided into 3 sections:
Faces - amazing photos of Sri Lankan people in everyday life
Places - includes famous places, farm houses, temples and Buddha statues
Wilderness - mostly photos of animals
The photos are all wonderful and interesting, and offer a good insight into the culture. Next to each photo is a little text with excerpt(s) from books or essays which usually fits the photo really well. Mostly used were Leonard Woolfs books (The Village in the Jungle, Growing: An Autobiography of the Years 1904-1911) and Christopher Oondaatje (Ceylon: An Account of the Island, Woolf in Ceylon) and others.
It is lovelingly put together, but for my taste there could have been more pictures not of single animals but the "wider experience", like bits of jungle or other natural habitat.
Beware of giving this as a present to a Sri Lankan Tamil. It contains a reference to forceful recruitment of children to fight for the Tamils and nearly all photos refer to Singhalese people or structures - lots of Buddhist places are shown, and there's only one photo of Tamil people included. That's why I gave it only 4 stars. Otherwise a great book!
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