{"product_id":"land-of-pure-vision","title":"Land of Pure Vision","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"663\" class=\"\"\u003eLand of Pure Vision is a powerful and meditative visual exploration of the sacred landscapes of Tibet and the greater Himalayan region. Written by David Zurick, a noted cultural geographer, and featuring evocative photography by Eric Valli and others, this book combines travel writing, ethnography, and visual storytelling to portray the spiritual essenceof the Himalayas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"1011\" class=\"\"\u003eFrom remote pilgrimage sites and ancient monasteries to natural wonders regarded as divine, the book documents places where geography and faith are deeply intertwined. Accompanied by reflective essays and detailed captions, the photography captures both vast mountain vistas and intimate human experiences within these sacred geographies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1041\" class=\"\"\u003eWhy read this book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1132\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1132\" class=\"\"\u003eA stunning visual and narrative journey into the heart of Himalayan spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1221\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1221\" class=\"\"\u003eDocuments sacred sites, rituals, and pilgrimage routes rarely seen by outsiders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1311\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1311\" class=\"\"\u003eExplores the intersection of nature, religion, and identity in Himalayan culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1408\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1408\" class=\"\"\u003eIdeal for readers drawn to spiritual geography, Tibetan Buddhism, and highland cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1508\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1508\" class=\"\"\u003eBlends scholarly insight with poetic expression, making it accessible yet deeply informative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1552\" class=\"\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1891\" class=\"\"\u003eDavid Zurick is a cultural geographer, writer, and photographer who has spent decades studying the landscapes and cultures of Asia, especially the Himalayas. His work focuses on the links between geography, religion, and human experience. Zurick’s interdisciplinary approach lends the book academic depth and emotional resonance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1893\" data-end=\"2244\" class=\"\"\u003eEric Valli is a French photographer and filmmaker renowned for his dramatic and authentic imagery of remote Himalayan life. A National Geographic contributor, he is best known for his work on Nepalese mountain culture and the acclaimed film \u003cem data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eHimalaya\u003c\/em\u003e. His photographs in this volume capture the region's raw beauty and spiritual vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"University Press of Kentucky","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46181413454077,"sku":"","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/ForStandardSize-6_58be8b78-8b5d-4961-95b0-b0d181b202bf.jpg?v=1743928197","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/ar\/products\/land-of-pure-vision","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}