Abandoned Sacred Places by Lawrence Joffe

Abandoned Sacred Places by Lawrence Joffe is a gorgeous collection of photos from around the world, featuring abandoned places of spiritual or religious significance. Some of the most interesting for me were the temples of Asia, though the ‘Chicken Church’ ranked among the most unusual. It really did look like a gigantic chicken, rather than the peace dove it was meant to represent. Each photo is accompanied by a tidbit of information about the building in question. This would make a great coffee table book!

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Amber Books Ltd for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

 

Abandoned Palaces by Michael Kerrigan

Abandoned Palaces by Michael Kerrigan is a gorgeous collection of photos from around the world, featuring abandoned palaces, mansions, and similar structures. Some of the most interesting for me were the abandoned hotels, as well as the buildings from Asia. Each photo is accompanied by a tidbit of information about the building in question. Many of the eerie pictures within prompted the beginning of poems for me. This would make a great coffee table book!

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Amber Books Ltd for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

 

Treasures of Ancient Egypt by Nigel Fletcher-Jones

Treasures of Ancient Egypt by Nigel Fletcher-Jones is a gorgeous book detailing the archaeology of a most fascinating culture. Through over 150 stunning photographs, and engaging prose, some of the most well-known (and some not so well-known) aspects of ancient Egypt are explored. From the pyramids, to the grave goods of Tutankhamun, to delicate papyri etched with hieroglyphs, these photos span the breadth of the Egyptian dominance. It should be noted that this is primarily an art book rather than an archaeological text, but it’s still worth adding as a supplement to an archaeological library. It’s also the perfect coffee table conversation piece. 

***Many thanks to Netgalley and Amber Books for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.