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Title: The Bayeux Tapestry by David M. Wilson, Thames, Hudson ISBN: 0-500-25122-3 Publisher: Thames & Hudson Pub. Date: April, 2004 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Reproduced in full color over 146 pages
Comment: Perhaps the most famous tapestry of the western world, the 1000 year old, 230 feet long, Bayeux Tapestry is housed in a museum in Bayeux, Normandy. Embroidered in brightly colored wools, the Bayeux Tapestry portrays the complete story of the invasion of England by William of Normandy which was hallmarked by the Norman victory over the Anglo-Saxon English under King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066. Now in a new edition, the complete tapestry is reproduced in full color over 146 pages. Captions on a fold-out page allow for easy reference, while a second black & white reproduction offers detailed accompanying commentary. Perfect as a Memorial Fund Acquisition selection, no college or community library collection can be considered complete without the inclusion of David M. Wilson's The Bayeux Tapestry from Thames & Hudson.
Rating: 5
Summary: Actually, this IS a faithful reprint of the 1985 book...
Comment: This is indeed a faithful reprint of Wilson's superb 1985 survey of the Bayeux Tapestry. (The previous reviewer mistook his numbers. The original book was 13.6 inches, reproducing the tapestry at about 55% scale. 13.6 inches IS 34 centimeters. Double that would be over 27 inches, larger than the actual tapestry.)
The original book was prohibitively expensive even when new, and has sold used for astronomical sums. We are fortunate indeed that Thames & Hudson has decided to reissue the book, with superb, large plates, at such a reasonable price. A few glitzy touches have been sacrificed, such as the slipcase, gold-embossed cover and decorative endpapers. But the book itself is as good as ever.
The first section shows the entire tapestry in vivid color and crisp detail, fine enough to see the individual stitches, at more than half-scale. Smaller, black-and-white images accompany a detailed description of the people and events depicted. A full translation of all the latin texts is included. So, too, are excellent essays on the history behind the tapestry, and the history and artistic context of the tapestry itself.
Simply put, this is THE definitive book on a major piece of history. Highly recommended.
Rating: 5
Summary: Superb
Comment: Beautiful, extraordinary and definitive. No other survey of the tapestry presents reproductions of such size, quality and detail. The color is vibrant, the individual stitches are visible, every detail is clearly shown. There are more modern texts on the subjects (though Wilson's holds up well), but there is no more visually important book on the subject -- and a bargain, to boot.
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Title: The Gothic Enterprise: A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral by Robert A. Scott ISBN: 0520231775 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: 01 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: The Collections of the Romanovs: European Art from the State Hermitage Museum, st Petersburg by James Christen Steward, Sergey Androsov ISBN: 1858942217 Publisher: Merrell Holberton Pub. Date: 01 September, 2003 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
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Title: Hunt for Paradise: Court Arts of Safavid Iran 1501-1576 by Jon Thompson, Sheila R. Canby ISBN: 8884915902 Publisher: Skira International Corporation Pub. Date: 01 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $65.00 |
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Title: The Reformation: A History by Diarmaid MacCulloch ISBN: 0670032964 Publisher: Viking Books Pub. Date: 03 May, 2004 List Price(USD): $34.95 |
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Title: Domesday Book: A Complete Translation (Alecto Historical Editions) by Ann Dr. William, G.H., Professor Martin ISBN: 0140515356 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 26 August, 2003 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
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