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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Visual Delight, 19 May 2003
By A Customer
This is an exquisite book that far exceeds the imparting of information. It is indeed "fine art ". The photographs, maps, art and quality of paper are elegant. I was pleased to discover many photos that I do not have and wanted from my 2001 visit to Iona, as well as 'those of yore' that bring back memories of the King George V steamer and the unfinished abbey in 1954, my first visit. It represents a superb job of assembling a variety of images and perspectives. This is more than a tourist guide of landmarks and religious history as it also includes the natural beauty of birds, flowers and sea creatures, and life on the island. Even the inside cover is an artistic delight! Having already purchased Mr. de Watteville's STAFFA, I was especially eager to have this work. With 123 pages it is an excellent value, despite exchange rate and postage, because of its quality. Family and friends not only pick it up to peruse, but become engrossed in the text as well. This book is indeed a tribute to the spectacular isle of Iona.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Visual Delight, 15 May 2003
This is an exquisite book that far exceeds the imparting of information. It is indeed "fine art ". The photographs, maps, art and quality of paper are elegant. I was pleased to discover many photos that I do not have and wanted from my 2001 visit to Iona, as well as 'those of yore' that bring back memories of the King George V steamer and the unfinished abbey in 1954, my first visit. It represents a superb job of assembling a variety of images and perspectives. This is more than a tourist guide of landmarks and religious history as it also includes the natural beauty of birds, flowers and sea creatures, and life on the island. Even the inside cover is an artistic delight! Having already purchased Mr. de Watteville's STAFFA, I was especially eager to have this work. With 123 pages it is an excellent value, despite exchange rate and postage, because of its quality. Family and friends not only pick it up to peruse, but become engrossed in the text as well. This book is indeed a tribute to the spectacular isle of Iona.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Visual Delight, 15 May 2003
This is an exquisite book that far exceeds the imparting of information. It is indeed "fine art ". The photographs, maps, art and quality of paper are elegant. I was pleased to discover many photos that I do not have and wanted from my 2001 visit to Iona, as well as 'those of yore' that bring back memories of the King George V steamer and the unfinished abbey in 1954, my first visit. It represents a superb job of assembling a variety of images and perspectives. This is more than a tourist guide of landmarks and religious history as it also includes the natural beauty of birds, flowers and sea creatures, and life on the island. Even the inside cover is an artistic delight! Having already purchased Mr. de Watteville's STAFFA, I was especially eager to have this work. With 123 pages it is an excellent value, despite exchange rate and postage, because of its quality. Family and friends not only pick it up to peruse, but become engrossed in the text as well. This book is indeed a tribute to the spectacular isle of Iona.
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