- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Phaidon (1 Jun 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0714841757
- ISBN-13: 978-0714841755
- Product Dimensions: 19.8 x 27.9 x 2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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- #43 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Asia > Cambodia
- #94 in Books > History > Countries & Regions > Asia > South East Asia > Cambodia
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The temples of Angkor are one the world's most impressive archaeological treasures. The extensive network of ancient temples in Cambodia - a magical world of carved gods, weathered masonry, tangled vegetation and orange-robed monks, so long off-limits to Western visitors - are evocatively presented in Steve McCurry's unique style. An introduction by John Guy - an authority on the cultural history of Southeast Asia - provides an informative introduction to the history and architecture of the site and also explains its religious history and modern usage. Designated a World Heritage site, the temples of Angkor are a great attraction to tourists and archaeologists alike, and are a popular pilgrimage destination for the faithful. McCurry shows these many facets in grand panoramas of the architecture, intimate portraits of the life of the monks and studies of wonderful sculptures (which are displayed in separate sections of the book on textured paper).
About the Author
Steve McCurry was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1950. He graduated in 1974 from Penn State University after studies in cinematography and history. For two years he worked on the newspaper Today's Post before taking off for India where he earned his living freelancing for magazines. His big break came in 1979 when he crossed rebel-controlled Afghanistan prior to the Russian invasion, producing a unique story which was published around the world. It won him the Overseas Press Club's Robert Capa Gold Medal for photographic reporting 'requiring exceptional courage and enterprise' - the first of many subsequent awards to his credit. It brought him to the attention of National Geographic's editors with whom he has worked on a regular basis ever since. McCurry has covered many areas of international and civil conflict - including the Iran - Iraq war, Beirut, the Philippines, the Gulf War and the disintegration of the former Yugoslavia. For National Geographic he has shot major stories in Asia, Africa, North America and Europe. In 1985, McCurry became a member of the photographers' co-operative Magnum. Exhibitions of McCurry's work have been seen in Bombay, Chicago, Delhi, London, New York, Tokyo Washington DC and the South of France, among other places. Previous books include The Imperial Way (1985), Monsoon (1988), Portraits (Phaidon, 1999) and South Southeast (Phaidon 2000). Photographer's Residence: New York, USA John Guy is a leading authority on the cultural history of Southeast Asia. He is curator of Indian and Southeast Asian sculpture at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, and Consultant to UNESCO on historical monuments in Southeast Asia Author's Residence: Suffolk, UK
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
Format:Paperback
This is a wonderful book plenty of outstanding images.
Includes a text explaining the history of Cambodian temples, but pictures are what really matter.
My paperback edition is just rigth, but pictures would be nicer in a bigger format
Includes a text explaining the history of Cambodian temples, but pictures are what really matter.
My paperback edition is just rigth, but pictures would be nicer in a bigger format
5 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book from Amazon in an attempt to learn more about the temples. Instead I got a book full of fabulous photographs arranged in an arty sort of way but little else.
There are a few text pages at the front giving an overview of the temples but nothing near the sort of detail I would expect from a book of this cost and size.
Good for the coffee table but buy something else if you are researching before a trip
There are a few text pages at the front giving an overview of the temples but nothing near the sort of detail I would expect from a book of this cost and size.
Good for the coffee table but buy something else if you are researching before a trip
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Breathtaking shots from a master photographer
18 Mar 2003
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Having recently returned from a trip to southeast Asia, and having the once in a life time opportunity to explore the Angkor ruins near Siem Reap, Steve McCurry's magnificent photos brought back immediately the intense experiences I had from my short visit. The reader will be amazed at some of these images and like me will ask, "how on earth did he pull off a shot like that?" Unlike other books on Angkor, the photographer focuses mostly on the people, in particular the monks and nuns, who reside near these beautiful ruins. I found the quality of the paper and the picture reproduction excellent. The only drawback is the small format of the book, and the lack of explanations of the photos. This is a must book for those who enjoy looking at beautiful photographs, or for those interested in southeast Asia.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Not McCurry's Best Work
2 Jun 2002
Format:Hardcover
I am a big fan of Steve McCurry. I have his book South Southeast, which is superb. The photographs here focus a lot on the place and not as much on the people. McCurry excels with people. The photos are small compared with South Southeast and the reproduction of the images is lackluster. I was really disappointed. Still, you get a good sense of the temples of Angor.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Majestic Charm Recorded On Paper
28 Aug 2002
Format:Hardcover
Sanctuary: The Temples of Angkor by Steve McCurry does as much justice with the grandeur and mystic qualities of the Great Temples of Angkor as can rightfully be done on paper. The only drawback is the relatively small format of this book. Nevertheless, certainly a recommended piece for the Southeast Asia history afficienado!
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