About this Book

The Lost Bali Stories - Volume 1 is an entertaining collection of true tales direct from the lips of an eclectic mix of youthful vagabonds, rainbow gypsies, artists, giddy optimists, cosmic healers, and colorful misfits who unwittingly participated in an incredible cross-cultural moment in Bali between1970 to 1985 before mass tourism changed the face of the island drastically. Written from hindsight, the stories are tinged with memories of a bygone era and testimonies of Bali's transformative powers. Volume I contains over 47 stories by travelers who adventured to Bali from 1970-1985. Many of the writers are today successful in their own right. Filmmaker and world-renowned anthropologist Dr. Lawrence Blair wrote the Foreword. There are stories by Rhett Hutchence (brother of band INXS's Micheal Hutchence); Indonesian photographer and author, Rio Helmi; Director of the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival and author, Janet DeNeefe; Author, Diana Darling; Peter Steenbergen, husband of Made and owner of Bali's famous Made's Warung restaurant; Entrepreneur Nigel Mason of Mason Adventures, Bali, to name a few.