A critically-acclaimed sensation, Lhasa combines multiple views of a
shimmering city with the lyrical observations of a seasoned journalist.
Robert Barnett paints an unforgettable portrait of urban sprawl, harsh
architecture, ancient Buddhist temples, and poignant echoes of the past.
Reflecting the anxieties of successive regimes, Lhasa is a mirror of
Tibet's complex transition from tradition to modernity. Barnett captures
this narrative perfectly, showing how material layering, popular memory,
symbolism, and mythology can constitute the story of a city.