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DAE0877 - THE FIRES OF EXCELLENCE: Spanish & Portuguese oriental architecture $34.95
M.Danby, M.Weinreb, hardcover, oversized, full color illustrations, 236pp. ISBN:9781859640876
The beautiful and unique architecture on the Iberian Peninsula influenced over centuries by oriental styles and traditions is presented in this volume through more than 200 marvelous color illustrations. It also contains a glossary of architectural terms, a chronology and bibliography. A unique work for anyone interested in Spain's and Portugual's culture, art which is one of the most precious architectural legacies in the world.
DAE3257 - ARCHITECTURE AND IDEOLOGY IN EARLY MEDIEVAL SPAIN $24.95
J.D.Dodds, softcover, more than 80 black & white photographs, 30 plans, 250pp. ISBN:9780271013251
The Christian and Islamic architecture of early medieval Spain and the rise of Spanish Romanesque architecture are the themes of this invaluable study. Analyzing churches build between the sixth and the tenth century, this work is a contribution to Spain's incomparable architectural creations. Well written and illustrated, this book will be appreciated by art, history and Spanish culture buffs.
STK0570 - TRADITIONAL HOUSES OF RURAL SPAIN $27.50
B. Laws, Illustrated by J. C. Benosa, Hardcover, 160 pp. ISBN:9780789200570.
The distinctive building styles of this fascinating country are explored through the evolution of the architecture of each region. The 150, especially commissioned color photographs, form the heart of this book and record Spanish regional style from buildings and landscaped houses to tiny villages on the ancient pilgrim route from France to Spain. It also examines cultural and climatic conditions and their influences on local traditions.
DAE8475 - MAJORCA - THE ART OF LIVING $29.95
L. Aldrich, Photographs by S. Santos. Hardcover. 208 pp. ISBN:9781556708473.
A comprehensive and gorgeously illustrated guide to the style and traditions of Majorca and the Balearic Isles. With over 200 breathtaking photographs and a lively text, author and photographer explore the more intimate, picturesque, and rarely seen sides of these lovely island retreats.
BS120X - OVER EUROPE Value price $24.95
Jan Morris. Oversized hardcover, 288 pp. The books are little shelf-worn. ISBN:9781887451208
This marvelous book presents spectacular aerial color photographs of various sites in Europe. Covered are breath-taking views on South, Central, North and East Europe, as well as the Low Countries and the Heartlands. The images range from the Santiago de Compostela, the Expiratory Temple of the Holy Family in Barcelona, Madrid's Las Ventas to snow fields in the Arctic circle and the mosque in Istanbul and much more.
LONELY PLANET
Softcover, in English
Do you want to explore the wildlife in Ecuador? Take a stroll through the streets of Spain? Ponder the beauty of Paris at a café? Whatever your desire, whatever your destination, don't forget to bring your Lonely Planet Guide! Considered the "Bible" of guides among world travelers, Lonely Planet comprehensive texts cover culture, history, language, food, and much more! Each updated edition contains colorful pictures & easy-to-use maps, the latest attraction and entertainments spots, and honest input from travelers like you!
STK1994 IF YOU WERE THERE: AZTEC TIMES $16.95
A Mason, Hardcover, 29 pp, ISBN:9780689811999
Aztec Times, takes readers back to ancient Mexico in a quest to discover what life was like for the region's indigenous people. Includes the origins of this early civilization, daily life and customs, and the arrival of the Spanish. Discover the household goods, food, clothes, weapons, customs and rituals, artifacts, writings, and many other incredible things. An exciting fold-out game lets readers rewrite history when they take on the roles of Montezuma and Cortes as they battle in a final conquest for the Aztec lands.
STK7105 THE ART OF THE AZTECS $19.95
Hardcover, 96 pp, ISBN:9780600597100
The Aztecs were the last of the four great pre-columbian centeral American peoples, and although theirs is often regarded as a bloodthirsty society dedicated to ware, there are many more aspects revealed in monuments and arifacts that have survived to this day. "The Art of the Aztecs" studies the culture of this truly legendary civilzation through its artistic heritage, with many beautifully reproduced examples of architecture, household materials, ceramics, codices, religious items, jewellery and textiles.
DAE1500 - MAYA: DIVINE KINGS OF THE RAINFOREST $49.95
N. Grube. 480pp., Hardcover. ISBN:9783829041508
Travel back in time to the towering temples and lost cities of the Mayan period in this comprehensive text. Lush photographs and illustrations accompany in-depth topics including: the birth of the states, politics and dynasty, architecture and art, religious beliefs, the Maya in the present, and much more! A glossary, chronology, overview, and remarks on the writing and pronunciation of Mayan are just a few of the special sections listed at the end for further study.
DV321 - THE MYTHS OF MEXICO AND PERU.
$17.95
Spence, Lewis, 11 line illustrations, 26 black and white photos, 31
halftones. Glossary. Softcover, 448 pp.
This book presentsthe myths of Latin America, discussing their
meaning and significance to the cultures that produced them. Among the
Mexican myths included is the creation legend of the ancient Mexicans: the
Mixtecs and Zapotecs. Among the Peruvian myths onsidered, are the Inca
legends of the Vision Yupanqui. This book will interest any student of
mythology or Latin America folklore.
DOV841 - DESIGN MOTIFS OF ANCIENT MEXICO.
$9.95
Jorge Enciso. Softcover, 766 Illustrations, 153 pp. ISBN:9780486200842
The book reproduces plumed serpents, wind gods, birds, real and
mythological animals, flowers, and hundreds of abstract ornamental designs
from the carved seals of the Aztec, Mayan, Totonac, Zapotec, Olmec, and
other early Mexican cultures.
DOV944 - DESIGNS FROM PRE-COLUMBIAN
MEXICO. $8.95
Jorge Enciso. Softcover, 300 Illustrations, 105 pp. ISBN:9780486227948
This is a sourcebook and treasure of unique designs, in a collection
of 300 original motifs created by the Aztecs, Totonacs and other Mexican
cultures. The designs were found on malacates, small clay spindle weights
or whorls made by the Pre-Conquest people of Mexico. Reproduced in sharp
black-and-white, this collection will prove to be an incredible source
of unusual themes and designs.
DAE5140 - THE SERPENT'S TONGUE : Prose, Poetry, and Art of the New Mexico Pueblos. $19.95 SPECIAL OFFER!!!
Nancy Wood, hardcover with dustjacket, 230 pp, color illustrations. ISBN:9780525455141
A tribute to the cultural legacy of the ancient peoples of North America's Southwest is given by this beautifully designed book that offers works by noted Pueblo and scholars, writers, and artists. More than one hundred text selections include works of prose, poetry, autobiography, and historical narrative. Seventy-five illustrations ranging from a rare drawing by D. H. Lawrence to remarkable portraits by photographer Edward S. Curtis and the brilliantly colorful paintings of Pablita Velarde and Helen Hardin introduce you to the life in the Pueblo, the ceremonies, symbols, and culture.
SL0653 - CUBA $23.95
E. Kohli. Hardcover, 90pp. ISBN:9780847820658
Submerse yourself in the sumptuous sights and spirits of Cuba, photographed in brilliant color. Trace the tattoo trail on a weathered man's face, sink into the serenity of a quiet emerald lake, and bask in the warmth of the sun playing upon the face of a smiling young woman. Photographs are accompanied by the writings of Reinaldo Arenas, Fesderico García Lorca, Ernest Hemingway, and many others.
CPP7512 - ELEGY ON THE DEATH OF CÉSAR CHAVEZ $16.95
R. Anaya. Hardcover, 26pp. ISBN:9780938317517
When César Chavez passed away in 1993, Rudolfo Anaya wrote this mournful poem eulogizing his life by praising the civil rights activist and calling on people everywhere to continue fighting for justice through non-violent protests. The elegy is illsutrated with brilliant paintings by Gaspar Enriquez that are part of the permanent collection at the El Paso Museum of Art.
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