Mohawk hair-cuts in Bali, yuppies in Hong Kong and Rambo rip-offs in the movie houses of Bombay are just a few of the jarring images that Iyer brings back from the Far East. 'Quick-witted and perceptive...something more than a deft and entertaining traveler's tale.' -- The New Yorker'The book is filled with Iyer's enthusiasms and opinions, both engaging and provocative, and is...a sensual feast of rich impressions.' -- Los Angeles Times 'A fresh approach, embellished by the author's humorous and perceptive style.' -- San Francisco Chronicle Mohawk haircuts in Bali. Yuppies in Hong Kong. In Bombay, not one but five Rambo rip-offs, complete with music and dancing. And in the new People's Republic of China, a restaurant that serves dishes called 'Yes, Sir, Cheese My Baby,' 'A Legitimate Beef,' and 'Ike and Tuna Turner.' These are some of the images -- comical, poignant, and unsettling -- that Pico Iyer brings back from the Far East in this brilliant book of travel reportage. A writer for
