With dozens of beautiful photographs and extensive text, this Malaysian art book is a testament to the skill and spirituality of Malaysia's traditional woodcarvers.Wood has always played a significant role in the Malay world, including the Malay Peninsula, as a means of shelter, livelihood, comfort and convenience. Among the living arts of Malaysia, woodcarving is one of the oldest, and for centuries woodcarvers enjoyed a prestige that few others did. A master wood...

German title: Cala Ibi – RomanauszügeIndonesian title: Nukilan Cala IbiCaba Ibi tells the story of Maya, a woman whose well-planned life is suddenly upset byher dreams of a mysterious woman by the name of Maia. This Maia invites thedreamer to experience things she had never imagined before. The author’scontrol in her use of language is remarkable.