Jeff Greenwald's classic travelogue follows his quest for the
"perfect" Buddha statue. At turns hilarious and moving, his quest
features a cast of amazing characters -- from a passionate palmist
to a flying lama --who provide unforgettable glimpses into the
daily life and culture of the former kingdom (including a wild ride
on Kathmandu's very first escalator). Greenwald doesn't shy away
from Shangri-la's darker side. Along with colorful descriptions of
Hindu and Buddhist mythology, the book tells of the rampant
corruption, art smuggling, assassination attempts and human right
abuses that would ignite Nepal's violent "People Power" Revolution
in April 1990.
A new afterword by the author recounts Nepal's tumultuous recent
history -- including the massacre of the royal family -- in vivid
detail. And a new preface introduces this 25th anniversary edition
with some thoughts about how Nepal, and travel writing, have
evolved since the book's first publication. "Shopping for Buddhas"
remains a must-read for anyone who has visited, or plans to visit,
Nepal.
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