Published in May 2008, Earth in Flower: The Divine Mystery of the Cambodian Dance Drama has received two literary awards. Paul Cravath preserves royal Khmer dance tradition in “Earth in Flower”. Luther College scholar Paul Cravath preserves Cambodian dance history
The author gives a comprehensive view of the diversity of Hindu beliefs relating to the Mother Goddess and her myriad daughters.
Paul Cravath’s Earth in Flower bears witness to rich history of royal Khmer dance tradition until the very end. Lost Dance Troupe of Cambodia-Book Review of Earth in Flower by Kaunana Magazine
Michel Jacq-Hergoualc’h’s artistic and analytical milestone is a fascinating resource for Khmerophiles everywhere, as well as for readers interested in ancient warfare in general. The Armies of Angkor Military Structure and Weaponry of the Khmers Book Review
Provocative, well researched and an indispensable research source, David Gordon White gives clear, detailed insights into the origins and evolution of Tantric practices. Kiss of the Yogini by David Gordon White Book Review
This book is essential reading if you’re heading to Cambodia as a tourist on your first visit…or if you’re a scholar immersed in Southeast Asian studies. Book Review of A Record of Cambodia by Zhou Daguan
Imagine… A wealthy Western nation decides to “protect” a poor Asian country whose capital is 10,000 kilometers away from its own. Book Review of Colonial Cambodia’s Bad Frenchmen by Gregor Muller
In the midst of a Southeast Asian warzone, Paul Cravath conducted groundbreaking research on Cambodia’s sacred royal dancers. Thirty years later, the Kiriyama Prize and Nautilus Awards have recognized his newly released book: Earth in Flower- The Divine Mystery of the Cambodian Dance Drama. Literary Awards Honor Lost History of Cambodian Dance Earth in Flower
