Discoveries: Petra: Lost City of the Ancient World (Discoveries (Abrams))
by Christian Auge, Jean-Marie Dentzer
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Author: Christian Auge, Jean-Marie DentzerTranslator: Laurel Hirsch
Edition: Paperback
Published: 2000-05-01
ISBN: 0810928965
Number of pages: 127
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Book Reviews of Discoveries: Petra: Lost City of the Ancient World (Discoveries (Abrams))
Book Review: Lovely glossy book but a little clunky to read
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this book for my parents who will be visiting Petra this year. This is a small but extensive book which packs in a lot of information about Petra: the history of the region, a guide to the city and what makes it unique. It is lavishly illustrated (in color throughout) and the pages are glossy and of high quality. It is also compact enough to pack neatly into a handbag or large pocket.
Having said that, a few critiques:
- The writing is dense and clunky. I don't know for sure if this is the case, but it reads like a poor translation from another language. I notice that the "look inside this book" facility doesn't include any of the actual text and I wonder if this is why. I found it a struggle to read this book. The content is interesting, but the way it is written makes it hard going.
- The text is also quite small in size - smaller than an average book. Not ideal for older eyes!
- Finally, the book is heavier than its small size would lead you to expect - presumably due to the high quality paper. It's still light enough to travel with, but it weighs twice as much as you would expect from such a slim volume.
In spite of these shortcomings, I'm still happy with this purchase and my parents were very pleased to receive it. It is a beautiful and high quality book and the photographs are outstanding.
Summary of Discoveries: Petra: Lost City of the Ancient World (Discoveries (Abrams))
This rich narrative history surveys the art, culture, and stunning architecture of the ancient city of Petra, whose hidden monuments are carved out of Jordan's rocky cliffs, and whose rare beauty steadily draws tourists to this remote site in the Arabian desert. 125 illustrations, 108 in full color, 5 x 7"General Books
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