The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tartan [Hardcover]

Iain Zaczek (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 18, 2006

A comprehensive, encyclopedia guide to more than 400 designs that are interwoven with Scottish history.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Anness; First Edition edition (July 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0754813398
• ISBN-13: 978-0754813392
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,609,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated; some good historical background included, January 29, 2007

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This review is from: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Tartan (Hardcover)

Photos and illustrations have great color. Sorry they didn't include some of the alternative tartans for each clan (such as ancient & hunting). Also, it's not as easy to find the clan tartan you're looking for in this one. Several clans are included on each page, tartan photos are about 1.5 inches square, and you have to hunt for the name you want. Tartan photo might not be next to clan name. Lots of good early history of Scotland in the first part of the book and some wonderful photos of the countryside and old castles. I just wish the photos of the tartans had been larger and there had been additional tartans included with each clan.