Illustrated Bible - Good News Translation [Bonded Leather]

Annie Vallatton (Illustrator)

Product Details

• Bonded Leather: 1563 pages
• Publisher: American Bible Society (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1585168467
• ISBN-13: 978-1585168460
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,917,850 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars satisfied, but find a deal, January 6, 2009

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I like this bible, particularly the illustrations by the Swiss artist. The silver gilded pages, simple yet elegant illustrations, a ribbon marker, and high quality papers. Everything looks great.

However, I later found that the American Bible Society sells the same bible at $8 on their online shop: bibles.com.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Favorite Bible, December 19, 2007

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Robert V. Ely III "Rob Ely" (Hope Mills, NC) - See all my reviews
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I have grown to love the Good News Translation and finally it has been published in bonded leather! This is a beautiful and accurate translation from the original languages, easy to read and understand, yet very reverent and powerfully interpereted. The illustrations are tastefully and beautifully done throughout and actually add desireability rather than detract. This is the centerpiece of my Bible collection and I read it daily.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Translation, Great Buy, April 24, 2009

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J Keistler "[e-mail]" (Lake Jackson, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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Being in my fifties, I grew up when Good News for Modern Man exploded in popularity in the sixties and then the Good News Bible arrived in the seventies. I was raised on Revised Standard in the Presbyterian church that I belonged to, but all of us in my age group discovered the Bible anew in this fresh translation. Remember, there weren't so many available back then.

Over the years I learned that I preferred the New American Standard translation, which is still my daily Bible. However, I purchased this Bible when I came across it, and reread it with renewed pleasure.

Please keep in mind: this is NOT a paraphrase, as so many newer versions have been. It is a true translation, which in part was designed to bring the Bible to those for whom English is a second or third language. I am not in favor of paraphrases, feeling they aren't needed or desired for English speakers of normal intelligence. This translation is a great bridge. It untangles the beautiful prose of King James and is much more 'readable' than the NASB I enjoy. And indeed, it is a pleasure to read as a book itself.

The line drawings were a pleasure in themselves in the early editions. For whatever reason, they have been 'colorized' in the contemporary editions, which I think adds nothing to AV's work, but it's not an irritant to me either.

No, this Bible isn't constructed with the same quality of paper and leather as some costing several times more. Frankly, I would have rather had a better quality of craftmanship, and would have paid more. However, for the price, the leather is very acceptable. Pages are edged in silver, not gold, and quite attractive. The pages are average in transparency-not the best, but not the worst, either. The type is easy on the eyes.

I appreciate the Bible Society keeping this translation in the public arena. It deserves to be on the shelf.