Places and peoples: general and pictorial works Books
Eland Publishing Ltd Ethiopia: Through Writers' Eyes
Book SynopsisThere are only a handful of destinations left in the world that have retained their ability to shock the traveller with their unique perspective. These places still awaken a sense of deep wonder as they offer the rare opportunity to observe the world from a different angle. Ethiopia is one of those rare countries. This book is the perfect companion to any exploration of Ethiopia, be it in the precarious saddle of an Abyssinian pony, or from the folds of an armchair. A compendium of all things Ethiopian, the book throws wide open precious windows of understanding, allowing you to gaze deeper into the landscape and people with additional wonder. As well as peopling the land with its own caste of priest kings descended from Solomon and Sheba, Ethiopia has long attracted the attentions of eccentric adventurers, Jesuit explorers, foolish would-be conquerors, as well as saints and sinners in equal measure ...and the keen interest of writers of all stripes. What you have here is quite literally the best bits from whole libraries of past travel accounts, hand-picked by Yves-Marie Stranger, a long time Ethiopia resident, trilingual interpreter and writer.
£13.49
Eland Publishing Ltd Gavin Maxwell: A Life
Book SynopsisGavin Maxwell was a romantic, self-destructive adventurer, brave and handsome, with a deep sympathy for the underdog, a wonderfully curious mind and a dogged commitment to discovering the truth. It was said of him that he was loved by women, had sex with men but his emotional life was ruled by animals. His father died in the trenches in the year of his birth, so he and his brothers enjoyed a wonderfully carefree childhood, living in passionate proximity to their mother, the widowed daughter of the Duke of Northumberland, in an isolated house on the south-west coast of Scotland. He became one of the most brilliant and quixotic of British travel-writers, who wrote about Iraq (where he travelled with Wilfrid Thesiger in 1956 and acquired his first otter), Sicily (where he befriended both Communist peasants and Mafia hitmen) and Morocco (where he spent six years chronicling the rise and fall of a Berber dynasty). But he would become even more famous for his trilogy of books set in the north-west coast of Scotland, which was a true fulfilment of his affinity with nature and a love of wild things, most especially otters. Despite the success of Ring of Bright Water, The Rocks Remain and Raven Seek thy Brother, the vast bulk of his life remained a closely guarded secret. He was by turns a shark-hunter, a wartime secret agent, portrait-painter, racing car-driver, naturalist, poet and a social renegade. Often poised on the edge of bankruptcy he could also be insanely profligate and generous.Trade Review'Totally absorbing, wonderfully written. David Attenborough; 'Here is a life woven from the stuff of high romance, a tragic and fascinating quest. Elspeth Barker, Independent; 'Could hardly be bettered Botting s great achievement is to have looked his friend square in the face, portraying his frailties while remaining loyal to his gifts. Fraser Harrison, New Statesman
£16.14
Poetry Wales Press Holy Wells: Scotland: Scotland
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated guide to sacred wells in Scotland from prehistoric times, pagan and Christian, from the Borders to the Orkneys, including the myths surrounding them, their buildings and cultural relevance to Scottish identity today.
£22.50
Elliott & Thompson Limited People in London: One Photographer. Five Years.
Book SynopsisLondon is one of the world's greatest cities. Filled with people of all races, religions and nationalities, and packed with energy, it is a dynamic melting pot and a colourful testimony to the human spirit. Over five years, photographer Richard Slater has traversed the streets of the city, photographing, meeting and talking with ordinary Londoners from all walks of life. The result is this rich and vibrant celebration of London in its many different guises. Accompanied by insightful commentary that tells the stories behind the images, the book features London's tribes - whether identified by class, wealth, or taste; the extraordinary number of faith groups; the population's diversity of race and ethnicity; the creative and political life of London's streets; the numerous festivals and celebrations that take place throughout the year; and, finally, the many surprises that lie hidden within the metropolis. Utterly unique, People in London is a celebration of diversity, and a love letter to this great city.Trade Review'People in London is a brilliant illustration of why London is the most exciting city in the world and brings this fantastic place to glorious, colourful life.' - Boris Johnson, Mayor of London
£17.99
Bonnier Books Ltd Travel Posters
Book SynopsisGet inspired to depart on your next adventure with Travel Posters, featuring 15 quality colouring pencils, 2 graphite pencils, eraser and pencil sharpener
£16.15
The Lilliput Press Ltd IRELAND
Book SynopsisThis full-colour kaleidoscope of over 150 photographs by one of North America's leading photographers evokes a pre-Celtic Tiger Ireland, recording a world on the cusp of radical change: a time-capsule of personalities and landscapes, professions and activities, caught in the amber of the camera's eye. Beginning with an Irish assignment from British Vogue in 1969, Woods' interest deepened with marriages to two Irish husbands, and she developed an abiding love for the people and places documented in subsequent decades. This Valentine to Ireland is now gathered into one resonant volume of images and visual epiphanies. The work ranges across the Irish countryside. Departing from Dublin and Wicklow, it extends to Roscommon and the Shannon estuary, recording street scenes, Travellers, the hunt, cattle marts and pub, cottage and country-house interiors. Six of the eight photo-essays focus on leading personalities: Garech Brown of Luggala, founder of Claddagh Records; the late Desmond FitzGerald, last knight of Glin; Marina Guinness, chatelaine; the late J.P. Donleavy, novelist, at home in County Westmeath; Hector McDonnell, artist, at home in Glenarm; and Tim Pat Coogan, historian.Trade Review‘Susan Wood’s magical photographic view of women will let everyone will see why the camera was invented.’ — GLORIA STEINEM ‘Wood’s shots offer a much more candid, colourful, and insightful tale.’ — UNA MULLALLY‘Susan Wood’s magical photographic view of women will let everyone will see why the camera was invented.’ — GLORIA STEINEM ‘Wood’s shots offer a much more candid, colourful, and insightful tale.’ — UNA MULLALLYThe photographs of Browne at home in Luggala are as intimate and tender as Wood’s memories of her time spent with him. -- Sophie Donaldson * The Independent *
£23.75
Upfront Publishing Walking for Wildlife
£11.52
Myriad Books Discover South-East England from Above
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£4.68
Batsford Ltd Batsford's Cambridge Then and Now
Book SynopsisCambridge Then and Now is the latest in the long-running series that uncovers archive photos of the landmark sites of a city and re-photographs them from exactly the same viewpoint today. Cambridge Then and Now features vintage photos that date back to the Victorian era, through the twentieth century up until the early 1960s. And while many of the colleges have remained remarkably similar; the cars, the bikes and the fashion on the street has changed a great deal. Cambridge sites include: King’s College, Queen’s College, St.John’s College, Trinity Hall College, Peterhouse, Magadalene College, Pembroke College, Jesus College, Jesus Green, Parker’s Piece, the Mathematical Bridge, Great St. Mary’s Church, the Corn Exchange, the Arts Theatre, Grantchester Rectory and the American Cemetery.
£11.04
Sunflower Guides Sardinia Sunflower Walking Guide
Book SynopsisStrap on your boots and discover Sardinia on foot with the Sunflower Sardinia travel guide which includes 40 long and short walks. On the days when your feet may have had enough, enjoy some spectacular scenery on one of our 6 recommended car tours.
£15.19
SB Publications Discovering Arundel, Chichester and District
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Mortons Media Group Captivating Images of Dartmoor
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£11.77
Merrell Publishers Ltd Alphabet of London
Book SynopsisLondon is the only city in the world where you could ever find Gilbert and George sharing space with the Gherkin and the Globe while the Great Fire burns and a gin drinker glugs her favorite tipple, and where members of the Bloomsbury Group hail a black cab while barrage balloons hover over Broadcasting House during the Blitz. In A London Alphabet, Christopher Brown presents a series of wonderfully whimsical linocuts illustrating every aspect of London past and present, including personalities, buildings, monuments, legends, historic events, and other metropolitan icons. From Dickens, Dr Johnson, Tower Bridge, and the Shard to the Diamond Jubilee, Wimbledon, pigeons, and jellied eels, all London life is here. A born-and-bred Londoner, Brown recounts his own memories of growing up in the capital, and also describes how he creates his distinctive prints. His unique, often humorous take on London will delight anyone who lives in or visits the city.Trade ReviewEach page of An Alphabet of London can be read like a visual brainteaser... Christopher Brown's sense of humour and playful designs transform what could have been a dry educational book into a fun game. - LINOCUT BOY BLOG Work of art, puzzle book, novelty guide to London... it could be any... we'd file it under A for awesome. - LONDONIST BLOG Artist Christopher Brown illustrates with humour and shine every aspect of London. - LIVIN COOL BLOG A charming and nostalgic look at a London, which is both post-war and contemporary with drawings which are both naive, cheeky and delightful. - ATTICUS AND FINCH BLOG 'The Alphabet of London is a lovely keepsake and would be an ideal gift for anyone wanting to recall the days of old town London or alternatively the modern day tourist.' - FISHINK BLOG
£12.30
Dewi Lewis Publishing Ireland: Aerial Photographs by Klaus Francke
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£27.00
Metro Publications Ltd Food Lovers' London
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Trolley Books Homeland
Book SynopsisFeatures photographs, which capture the unsettling and surreal in USA.
£21.24
Luath Press Ltd On the Trail of William Shakespeare
Book SynopsisThere are many books about William Shakespeare but few written for the visitor which deal so thoroughly with his life, works and associated sites. Keith Cheetham, historian, dramatist and lifelong fan of the Bard, sets off in search of the places that shaped Shakespeare's life. From cottage to mighty castle, royal palace to battlefield, country village to vibrant metropolis, Keith investigates the locations that informed some of the greatest plays and poetry the world has ever known.Trade ReviewThere are many books about William Shakespeare, but none that follows so closely his journey. - METHODIST RECORDERTable of ContentsContents Map Index Map A - Central London Map B - Southern England Map C - Stratford-upon-Avon Map D - Warwickshire and environs Map E - Wales, Northern and Central England Map F - Scotland and Border Country Introduction part one the life of william shakespeare Chronology of Shakespeare's Times chapter 1 Shakespeare's Ancestral Influences chapter 2 A Stratford Boyhood chapter 3 Religious Unrest chapter 4 The 'Lost' Years chapter 5 Family Responsibilities chapter 6 London and the Theatre chapter 7 The Globe Theatre chapter 8 The King's Men chapter 9 The Final Years part two the works of william shakespeare Chronology of Shakespeare's Works chapter 10 Shakespeare the Traveller chapter 11 Shakespearean Renaissance and Legacy chapter 12 Play Locations and Other Sites Useful Addresses Bibliography
£6.99
Nomad Publishing Dhofar - Sultanate of Oman: Monsoon Mountains to
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£29.75
Reel Art Press American Voyage
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£25.46
Windgather Press North Downs Landscapes
Book SynopsisThe North Downs are a range of hills that run east-west from the south-east tip of England, at Dover in Kent, to Farnham in Surrey. They skirt the southern edge of London, so for a long time have offered Londoners beautiful countryside to escape to, or for a home to commute to work from. A hundred years ago, they were still quite remote, but London has grown, spreading onto Downland, and rail and road links have ensured that the many towns across the hills have also grown substantially in size. Despite development there is still a lot of unspoilt landscape, from farmland, to deep woods, to open grassland ridges with fantastic views across the weald of Surrey and Kent; and it is these places that are the focus of this book. North Downs Landscapes takes the reader on a journey from the White Cliffs of Dover, through the rolling Kentish farm land with its open vistas and small villages, across the River Medway at Rochester, with its’ castle and cathedral, on to the wooded ridges past Sevenoaks, into Surrey and across the River Mole to explore Leith Hill, then to Guildford and the River Wey, and over the Hogs Back to Farnham.The core of this book are beautiful full-page colour photographs illustrating the beauty and distinctive landscapes of the Downs. The text explores the history, geography, geology and ecology of the countryside and some of its towns and villages. Together photographs and text capture the character and atmosphere of a special part of the British Isles.Trade ReviewIt will increase everyone’s little bit of knowledge about Kent and Surrey’s background – you might think you know your county – think again. And if you do buy this book (and I do recommend it) you will find yourself going back to it again and again because… the images of towns and villages, rolling hills and woods, wild flowers, fruits, and butterflies, and, yes, even a motorway are exceptionally reviewable. * Kent History Journal *
£12.74
GOST Books Wahala
Book SynopsisDrivers of the global economy such as oil, gas and coal wreak havoc on the environments and everyday lives of those living near where these resources are mined. Through his images, Hinsch addresses global power relations and mechanisms of capitalist exploitation and sheds light on those who endure long-term damage to the environments they call home.
£38.00
September Publishing Ways to See Great Britain: Curious Places and
Book SynopsisAn inspiring visual adventure. Driven by curiosity, restlessness and a desire to better understand her own country, artist Alice Stevenson spent two years exploring and drawing Great Britain. With an eye for the odd and an antenna for the unexpectedly beautiful, she documented her slow, attentive forays. Her journeying was wide: steam trains in Snowdonia, art galleries on remove Scottish islands, Kent coastlines, Dorset villages, East Anglian saltmarshes, the erstwhile utopias of Harlow and Portmeirion and the wild fells of eastern Cumbria. Yet she found many hidden delights in the dense populations of cities, from Hull and Plymouth, to Belfast and Edinburgh. The result is a book celebrating detail, of landscape and architecture, and creativity, an essential human urge. A rich, artistic journey through a land deep in natural and man-made puzzles and wonders.Trade Review`A guerilla guide to weird and wonderful UK adventures... charts unusual ways to travel the country, focusing on a particular element for each place: from transport to architecture.’ Elle Decor
£11.69
Museyon Guides Tokyo Mindscapes
Book SynopsisTravelling to Tokyo? Be sure to see some of the most iconic sites in Tokyo and nearby cities - from gorgeous skylines and jaw-dropping nature to hidden treasures. With this photo/guidebook, visitors can explore both the cutting-edge and traditional parts of the city like a local. Misaki Matsui, the photographer and author, introduces the beauty of the four seasons of Tokyo and surrounding cities that Japanese residents love. The collection showcases more than 100 beautiful images of Tokyo including Senso-ji, Roppongi Hills, Todoriki Valley, Mt. Takao, the Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, and more. AUTHOR: After working with an advertising agency in Japan, Misaki Matsui moved to New York and began her career as a photographer and film director. Her photos have been selected for the International Photography Awards, and she has also exhibited in the U.S. and Japan. Her narrative and documentary films have been selected for the Raindance Film Festival, the Monaco International Film Festival, and Short Shorts Film Festival. She is based in Tokyo and New York.
£14.24
Cameron & Company Inc Split Seconds: Florence: Photography by Abe Kogan
Book SynopsisFlorence, the city said to have been the birthplace of the Renaissance, is a culturally rich, architecturally magnificent, and scenically stunning backdrop for Abe Kogan’s skillfully rendered black-and-white photography. His images capture Florence’s enduring beauty in vivid portraits of modernism juxtaposed with ancient relics. Kogan’s strikingly evocative images showcase bustling Florentine street life as well as atmospheric images of the city’s parks, streets, and buildings. These dramatic photographs explore and celebrate the ageless appeal of Florence and the rich diversity of its inhabitants.
£48.75
Stalking Horse Press Under the Great Divide with Ed Dorn
£13.49
Jonglez Publishing Secret Louisiana Guide
Book SynopsisLet Secret Louisiana guide you around the unusual and unfamiliar. Step off the beaten track with this fascinating Louisiana travel guide book and let our local experts show you the well-hidden treasures of this fascinating city.
£14.39
Jonglez Soul of Rome Guide
Book SynopsisThe Soul of Rome Guide reveals 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Rome.
£12.59
De Gruyter Park an der Ilm
Book SynopsisDer Park an der Ilm als Teil des Ensembles UNESCO-Welterbe „Klassisches Weimar" ist heute gleichermaßen Gartendenkmal wie Erholungsort. Der Band beschreibt die beispielhafte Entwicklung der anfangs barocken Anlage in der Zeit Goethes zum Landschaftspark im englischen Stil mit den für die Epoche 1770 bis 1830 typischen Entwicklungsphasen. Neben dem Wörlitzer Park entwickelte sich dieser Garten zu einem der modernsten seiner Zeit in Deutschland. Im Gegensatz zu vielen anderen zeitgenössischen Anlagen verzichtete man in Weimar weitestgehend auf allegorisches Beiwerk und setzte auch Denkmale und Architekturen eher sparsam ein. Das abwechslungsreiche Gestaltungs- und Raumkonzept aus künstlerisch geformten und zugleich natürlich anmutenden Partien ist bis heute prägend.
£12.82
De Gruyter Nietzsche-Archiv
Book SynopsisDeutsche Ausgabe Die Villa Silberblick, in der Friedrich Nietzsche geistig umnachtet seine letzten Lebensjahre verbrachte, war ursprünglich ein bürgerliches Wohnhaus. Nietzsches Schwester Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche pflegte den Kranken dort nicht nur, sondern wusste auch die kultische Verehrung des Philosophen für ihre eigenen Zwecke zu lenken und richtete im Gebäude das Nietzsche-Archiv ein. Auf wirksame Inszenierung bedacht und geschäftstüchtig, beauftragte sie nach Nietzsches Tod den belgischen Jugendstilkünstler Henry van de Velde, das Archiv zu einer Weihestätte des Nietzsche-Kults umzugestalten. In den ersten Jahren Anziehungspunkt der europäischen Avantgarde, wurde das Archiv durch Elisabeth Förster-Nietzsche später in das Kielwasser der Nationalsozialisten gesteuert, bevor es deswegen in der DDR zum Unort wurde. Der Band erzählt mit vielen farbigen Abbildungen die wechselvolle Geschichte einer Memorialstätte, in der sich die Ambivalenz der Moderne widerspiegelt. Blick ins Buch https://issuu.com/deutscher_kunstverlag/docs/blick_ins_buch_nietzsche-archiv_dt
£12.82
De Gruyter Herzogin Anna Amalia Bibliothek
Book SynopsisDer Band erzählt die Geschichte der Archiv- und Forschungsbibliothek von ihren Anfängen im 16. Jahrhundert bis in die Gegenwart und nimmt die Leserinnen und Leser mit auf einen Rundgang durch ihre Sammlungs- und Wissensräume: Im historischen Bibliotheksgebäude führt der Weg vom Renaissancesaal mit der Ausstellung „Cranachs Bilderfluten" in den Rokokosaal von 1766 und weiter in den Bücherturm. Über das Tiefmagazin erreicht man das 2005 eröffnete Studienzentrum mit dem zentralen Bücherkubus. Thematische Beiträge stellen die vielfältigen Sammlungen vor: Sie nehmen Handschriften aus der Zeit vor dem Buchdruck ebenso in den Blick wie die Flugschriften der Reformationszeit, die weltweit größte Faust-Sammlung oder die sog. Aschebücher, die seit dem Brand 2004 restauriert werden.
£12.82
Michael Imhof Verlag Myanmar Photography
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£42.46
Kehrer Verlag Place Hampi: The Panoramic Imaginary of
Book SynopsisThe first book on a groundbreaking interactive art installation where archaeology, photography and new media converge against the backdrop of the infamous UNESCO world heritage site.
£25.50
Kehrer Verlag Bangkok - Call Waiting
Book SynopsisNocturnal images of Bangkok's last public phone booths and their colourful traces of urban life.
£28.90
Steidl Publishers David Goldblatt: Structures of Dominion and
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£36.00
Spector Books Arwed Messmer: Berlin, Fruchtstraße on March 27,
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£36.10
teNeues Verlag GmbH Morocco
£262.50
Kehrer Verlag Shadows Of Emmett Till
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£51.20
Kehrer Verlag Roadside Meditations
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£30.40
Meta4Books vzw Venezia: An evocative and atmospheric photo book,
Book SynopsisThis love letter in photographs to the unique beauty and mystery of Venice is an evocative compilation of vintage photographs, prints, and ephemera. It is a tactile ode to the sensuality of the city, filled to the brim with all manner of Venetian memorabilia: 19th century photographs, engravings, hand-coloured magic lantern slides, vintage postcards, old luggage labels, keys from long-lost luxury hotels, golden ducats from the 18th century, Carnival ball invitations. With gilt-edged pages and antique Venetian lettering, it is not a travel or walking guide, but an atmospheric pilgrimage that pays homage to this ever-fascinating city. Serge Simonart’s engaging commentary on Venetian history and culture introduces each subject with affection and insight. "Every day, a nervous traveller visiting the City of Doges for the first time asks the best way to get to their hotel. ‘The shortest or the most beautiful?’, I once heard the concierge at Hotel Des Bains ask. The tourist who opted for the most beautiful route is still wandering around the city. This is a unique photobook in which to wander and lose oneself.” - Serge Simonart
£31.20
Zeitouna A Face in Time: Egypt Photo Studios, 1865–1939
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£75.00
Talisman Publishing This is Singapore
Book SynopsisAs Singapore is constantly reinventing itself, this book is a timely publication. After all, anything on contemporary Singapore that doesn't include the Marina Bay Sands' iconic towers, Gardens by the Bay and the new Business District extension is hopelessly out of date. Yet, this book is much more than a round-up of Singapore's new urban cityscapes. Rather, it traces the development of the city-state, showing how so much of the old has been retained and celebrated alongside the new. In addition to an assessment of the downtown core, chapters include an analysis of Singapore's eco credentials as it strives to become a truly green City within a Garden; how its varied population contributes to its success (and how the various peoples came to its shores); a sober reflection on World War II and Occupation, and reminders thereof; a showcase of all things stylishly Singaporean; and finally, a short look back in time with a selection of evocative black-and-white photographs to Singapore's early days as a colonial city.Beautifully photographed by Danish photographer, Jacob Termansen, with insightful texts by Kim Inglis, this is a must-have for anybody interested in the history and culture of Singapore.Table of Contents1) The Making of a Modern Nation2) The Garden City3) East Meets West4) War and Peace5) Singapore Style6) This was Singapore
£14.24
Mal Og Menning,Iceland Lost in Iceland
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£51.96
Franco Maria Ricci Editore Grand Tour of Europe
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£76.80
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp Fodors New York City 20242025
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£24.10
The University of Chicago Press You Were Never in Chicago Chicago Visions and
Book SynopsisIn 1952 the New Yorker published a three-part essay by A J Liebling in which he dubbed Chicago the Second City. From garbage collection to the skyline, nothing escaped Liebling's withering gaze. This book weaves the story of author's coming-of-age as a young outsider who made his way into the inner circles and upper levels of Chicago journalism.Trade Review"A rollicking newspaperman's memoir... and a strong case for Second City exceptionalism." (New York Times) "A triumph." (Toronto Star) "Like Studs Terkel before him, Neil Steinberg mixes memoir, history, and travelogue in You Were Never in Chicago as he takes readers along on an engaging tour of the characters-and character-of his adopted city, past and present." (American Way)"
£15.00
Columbia University Press From Abyssinian to Zion
Book SynopsisPublished in conjunction with a New-York Historical Society exhibition, this photo-filled, pocket-size guidebook by a New York Times senior writer covers 1,079 houses of worship in New York City.Trade ReviewWith 899 photographs and 24 maps, this encyclopedia of congregations and religious buildings in Manhattan is an indispensable resource for anyone who is interested in religion and architecture in the city... [A]n outstanding handbook on religion in Manhattan. Publishers Weekly The simple, poignant images in From Abyssinian to Zion... reveal a Gotham rife with sacred tradition. Time Out New York well-researched and profusely illustrated Black and White MagazineTable of ContentsForeword, by Paul Goldberger Preface Acknowledgments Neighborhood Maps Introduction A-Z Bibliography Credits and Permissions Index
£28.80
Columbia University Press Lhasa
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBarnett's book is a wonderful read... This is a book that will transfix readers. Booklist [A] brilliant rumination on Tibet's capital. Tricycle Most readers of this fascinating book will finish reading it feeling that they truly know the Tibetan City. -- Lucian Pye Foreign Affairs [Barnett] emerges in these pages as a perceptive and sympathetic observer of a city that has often been described, but rarely understood. -- Isabel Hilton London Review of Books An imaginative and atmospheric book... which will appeal to all those interested in Tibet. -- Wendy Palace Asian Affairs An eloquent account of the changes in the city's geography -- Pankaj Mishra New York Review of Books [This] rumination on the capital of Tibet is the rare book that can draw tears just with its assemblage of neutral, entirely unpolemical facts. -- Pico Iyer TIME Asia "Barnett's ruminations on Lhasa in this slim text are eloquently written, captivating reading, and highly recommended. -- Tom Grunfeld China Review International [A] remarkable book. -- Elidor Mehilli Studies in Ethnicity and Nationalism A fascinating account of Lhasa. -- Ben Hillman The China JournalTable of ContentsPreface A Note on History A Note on Terminology Acknowledgments Preamble 1. The Unitary View 2. Foreign Visitors, Oscillations, and Extremes 3. The Square View and the Outstretched Demoness 4. The City, the Circle 5. Monumental Statements and Street Plans 6. From Concrete to Blue Glass 7. The New Flamboyance and the Tibetan Palm Tree 8. Mestizo 9. The Multilayered Streets Notes Glossary Index
£79.80
University of Illinois Press A Prairie State of Mind
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This beautifully crafted work would grace the coffee table of anyone who has a passion for the loveliness of the prairie."--Kansas History
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