Angels: Celestial Spirits in Legend and Art [Hardcover]

Jacqueline Carey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1997

This beautiful volume, enhanced by full-color reproductions featuring depictions of beloved celestial intermediaries, presents some of the most stunning examples of angelic appearances in fine art. Just in time for the new millennium, Angels brings to life, in text and image, an enlightening account of these beautiful symbols of faith and hope.

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Book Description

This beautiful volume, enhanced by full-color reproductions featuring depictions of beloved celestial intermediaries, presents some of the most stunning examples of angelic appearances in fine art. Just in time for the new millennium, Angels brings to life, in text and image, an enlightening account of these beautiful symbols of faith and hope. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Carey was born in 1964 in Highland Park, Illinois. After receiving B.A. degrees in psychology and English literature from Lake Forest College, she spent six months living in London and working in a bookstore, and traveling once her work permit expired. Upon returning to the U.S., she began her writing career while working at a local college. Her debut novel was Kushiel's Dart. In the fall of 1998, Jacqueline's story, "Jazznight", was included in I-94: A Collection of Southwest Michigan Writers. Previous publications include various short stories, essays and a nonfiction book --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: MetroBooks (NY) (November 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567996035
• ISBN-13: 978-1567996036
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 10.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,719,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jacqueline Carey is the author of the New York Times bestselling Kushiel's Legacy series of historical fantasy novels, The Sundering epic fantasy duology, and postmodern fables "Santa Olivia" and "Saints Astray." Carey lives in west Michigan. Although often asked by inquiring fans, she does not, in fact, have any tattoos.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Carey's Masterpiece, May 28, 2001

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This review is from: Angels: Celestial Spirits in Legend and Art (Hardcover)

Jaqueline Carey has presented us with a chef d' oeuvre. Brilliant writing mixed with stunning illustrations made for a remarkable book. Carey takes us on a journey through the lives of not only beneficial angels but also the infamous ones e.g. Azazel, the Nephilem, Lilth, etc. "Angels" is split into four unique chapters, Angels of the Divine, The Eternal Realm, The Material World, & The Infernal Regions. Each chapter provided me with simple yet informative knowledge. The only problem I had with this book is that it was too short. About half the pages are art & I ended up reading this book in less then a day. However this book will still always have a special place on my bookshelf.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Images and a Fun & Interesting Read., July 30, 2000

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This review is from: Angels: Celestial Spirits in Legend and Art (Hardcover)

Angels...has compiled some of the best reproductions of old master paintings and illuminated manuscripts depicting many in the angelic hierarchy. Better yet (and quite surprisingly) the writing is fresh, fun and accurate. Jacqueline Carey tells the stories of the angels using many diverse religious sources so the perspective is never stale. Her writing and storytelling ability make this a great read from start to finish.

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully reproduced art coupled with interesting prose., June 9, 2009

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This review is from: Angels: Celestial Spirits in Legend and Art (Hardcover)

As one highly interested in the topic of angels and their fallen counterparts, I am always looking for a good book on the subject matter. Considering Carey's other work, I'm unsurprised to find her descriptions of this subject matter as lyrical and enjoyable as her more creative works.

I'm also pleased by the high quality full color reproductions and interesting quotes throughout, which have given me plenty of sources and artists to study in other sources. Carey delves not only into the traditional representations of angels, but into the heretical tales as well, which leads to some of the more obscure legends surrounding these interesting creatures.

This is a great reference for anyone interested in the subject matter, though I wish it were just a bit longer and even more in-depth. I would suggest Gustav's A Dictionary of Angels for a more in-depth source, though it does not have the lovely illustrations that this one has!