- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: I B Tauris & Co Ltd; illustrated edition edition (28 Feb 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845112822
- ISBN-13: 978-1845112820
- Product Dimensions: 27.9 x 24.4 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 821,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book describes a phenomenon unique in publishing history: a book of poetry, published anonymously nearly 150 years ago - purporting to be the translation of an 11th century Persian work. The poetry in question is Edward Fitzgerald's version of the "Rubaiyat" of Omar Khayyam, a mathematician, astronomer and philosopher in 11th century Persia. Edward Fitzgerald was first introduced to Khayyam's verses in the original Persian in 1859. Since then, there have been many hundreds of separate editions and reissues of the "Rubaiyat". Today, Fitzgerald's "Rubaiyat" is one of the most universally known of all poems. It is also probably the most widely illustrated of all literary works. Martin and Mason have produced the first serious attempt to examine the illustrated editions in detail.
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When Edward FitzGerald published his version of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam in 1859, he could have had absolutely no idea of the 'Omar' publishing industry that would evolve from his action. Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have had many copies of this fascinating book through the years but never managed to retain one. A friend or family member would admire it, start to read it ask to borrow it and that would be that. This version of the book The Art of Omar Khayyam is a must for devotees, it is very beautiful, I loved the illustrations through the ages, it is interesting and instuctive. If pushed my only criticism would be the postioning of the quatrains at the top of each page tended to interrupt the rhythmn and flow. Not an ongoing problemn, as it turned out. The eldest son whilst on a visit from Los Angeles admired my new book with huge enthusiasm would you mind....? I will give it back.
Format:Hardcover
This was a second hand book selling at a very reasonable price and described as having marks on the cover - I couldn't find any! It could have been brand new! Book was despatched quickly and well wrapped. I'm a very pleased customer.
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ILLUSTRATIONS-a marketing tip
1 Jun 2008
Format:Hardcover
THE ART OF OMAR KHAYYAM: ILLUSTRATING FITZGERALD'S RUBAIYAT
Of course, Fitzgerald's translations were among the earliest and best and remain so, and the poem is riveting and the base of many ancient sayings used today by those who do not know their origins, for instance, the term "wine, women and song" was derived from the essence of the poem which ridicules what Omar believes to be hypocritical misconveyances by the clergy of his religion. Omar Khayyam was at once a poet and political agitator and some believe a member of a group of intellectual, and revolutionary assassins. Khayyam sets forth a philosophy of wine, sex and joy, more I believe to taunt the clergy with their often ridiculous views of anything men and women appear to desire, so Omar taunts the Organized Religious establishment of his era, of the 13th century with words which remain as true and effective now as then.
However, since it is a book about the ILLUTRATIONS, it behooves the publisher to tell us more about them.
The poem can be purchased anywhere for under $10-$15 dollars, so the price justification is for the four color printing of the many illustrations. As a collector of art books, I know who the market is for this book, it is mostly artists and those who love ART.
I am a painter Illustrator and have read Omar Khayyam since early childhood, and have a collection of various volumes of it with various illustrators, now my main interest is the illustrations. Therefore, I would only be interested in this book if I knew the following about it:
How many of the 300 illustrations are in full color?
Whose illustrations, which are the illustrators, at least a few of the more famous besides Brangwyn?
How large are the illustrations? If they are thumbnails, they are of little use to an artist buyer.
I, like the largest share of this book's market would only buy the book if it contained many large illustrations in color. Since I am a professor of art, I constantly seek reference books for my students to buy, but cannot recommend such books unless I see the illustrations.
Just a marketing tip!
Thanks
Of course, Fitzgerald's translations were among the earliest and best and remain so, and the poem is riveting and the base of many ancient sayings used today by those who do not know their origins, for instance, the term "wine, women and song" was derived from the essence of the poem which ridicules what Omar believes to be hypocritical misconveyances by the clergy of his religion. Omar Khayyam was at once a poet and political agitator and some believe a member of a group of intellectual, and revolutionary assassins. Khayyam sets forth a philosophy of wine, sex and joy, more I believe to taunt the clergy with their often ridiculous views of anything men and women appear to desire, so Omar taunts the Organized Religious establishment of his era, of the 13th century with words which remain as true and effective now as then.
However, since it is a book about the ILLUTRATIONS, it behooves the publisher to tell us more about them.
The poem can be purchased anywhere for under $10-$15 dollars, so the price justification is for the four color printing of the many illustrations. As a collector of art books, I know who the market is for this book, it is mostly artists and those who love ART.
I am a painter Illustrator and have read Omar Khayyam since early childhood, and have a collection of various volumes of it with various illustrators, now my main interest is the illustrations. Therefore, I would only be interested in this book if I knew the following about it:
How many of the 300 illustrations are in full color?
Whose illustrations, which are the illustrators, at least a few of the more famous besides Brangwyn?
How large are the illustrations? If they are thumbnails, they are of little use to an artist buyer.
I, like the largest share of this book's market would only buy the book if it contained many large illustrations in color. Since I am a professor of art, I constantly seek reference books for my students to buy, but cannot recommend such books unless I see the illustrations.
Just a marketing tip!
Thanks
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