Edinburgh [Hardcover]

Mark Denton (Photographer), Magnus Linklater (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 18, 2009

Edinburgh’s rugged setting and vast collection of Medieval and Georgian architecture make it one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. In 1995, UNESCO named the Old Town and New Town districts World Heritage Sites, and there are over 4,500 listed buildings within the city. Mark Denton’s Edinburgh is an extraordinary visual guide to the city and its surroundings. Landmarks such as Arthur’s Seat, the Forth Rail Bridge, and the Scott Monument leap from the page, and new icons like the Scottish Parliament and the Museum of Modern Art are vividly presented. Denton’s camera roams east to North Berwick and Bass Rock, west to Linlithgow, south to the Pentland Hills, north to North Queensferry, and takes in the amazing and mysterious Rosslyn Chapel. An introduction by Magnus Linklater, former editor of The Scotsman, provides an absorbing look at Edinburgh’s location, history, architecture, culture, and society.

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A pictorial tribute that conveys all its beauty and its majesty. Evergreen

About the Author

Mark Denton is one of Britain's finest young landscape photographers, his work drawing praise from leading professionals. His work principally covers the north of England and has been used by clients worldwide. He is the author of London: the 100 Greatest Panoramas (Constable) and The Yorkshire Coast, Yorkshire Moors and Wolds and the forthcoming Edinburgh (all Frances Lincoln). To visit Mark Denton's website click here Magnus Linklater was editor of The Scotsman from 1988 to 1994 and now writes a column for sister paper Scotland on Sunday. He was appointed as chairman of the Scottish Arts Council in 1996, holding the post for five years, and is currently chairman of the Little Sparta Trust, which maintains the garden of the late Ian Hamilton Finlay in the Pentland Hills. The son of Scottish writer Eric Linklater, Magnus was born in Orkney and lives in Edinburgh's New Town.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln (August 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711228760
• ISBN-13: 978-0711228764
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 13.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,058,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great photographs!, January 6, 2010

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This review is from: Edinburgh (Hardcover)

I was in Edinburgh in 2007 and am going again in about 3 months (2010). I love Edinburgh, as it's one of my favorite cities in the world!
Unfortunately there is a lack of good books illustrating Edinburgh, so I was thrilled to find this one!
The photographs are very high quality and beautiful! The photographer captures Edinburgh at different times of the day! He did a great job! It's a wonderful book to own!

5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect Wedding Gift., December 1, 2011

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This review is from: Edinburgh (Hardcover)

For the hardest couple in the world to buy for, wait, they are going to Edenburg on their Honeymoon, yes, a coffee table book. Great idea and it was a wonderful gift. ahhhhh.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Gift for non-Scots to encourage visit to centre of the universe, June 6, 2010

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This review is from: Edinburgh (Hardcover)

Looking for gifts to give in person, or to send after the fact, is a tricky problem. Getting the value right, sending something that is memorable or useful, is tricky, not to mention the sex of the recipient.

Being one of the fortunate few to be born in Scotland, I have two gifts that I use exetensivly. This book, is a great gift to send to foreigners showing some of the best of Scotland. It is particualry useful, as our weather leaves a great deal to be desired, and sometimes the photographs and a bit of imagination are required when presented with the real thing on a dreich day.

I have used this on many occasions, and have only had praise from the recipients for the content and the insight into Scotland. I recommend it. Furthermore, using Amazon as the vendor,and despatcher, makes the whole affair effortless, though delivery times can be long, especially within Continental North America, but located in Scotland, still effortless.

Incidentally, the other book I use is Michael Crichtons' guide to Scotch Whisky, especially to those who drink the stuff, as they can "collect" all the tastes.
Dr. Gordon Rankine