Ruins of Angkor Cambodia in 1909 [Hardcover]

Pierre Dieulefils (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2001

This volume is a facsimile reprint of the extremely rare 1909 edition of P. Dieulefils's RUINS OF ANGKOR CAMBODIA IN 1909. P. Dieulefils is a renowned photographer working for the Ecole Francaise d'Extreme Orient during the turn of the 20th century and his photographic works of old Southeast Asia are renowned.

In this special edition, care is given to the printing and production to ensure the highest quality reproduction of the original edition. Through special printing process, the stunning photographs come to life again, providing a glimpse of Cambodian life at the time. One of the earliest sets of photographs to have taken at the monumental Angkor Wat, this volume not only includes photographs of the precious architecture and sculptures, but also of court dancers and royal life in ancient Cambodia before exposure to outside civilization and war.

Bound in beautiful maroon cloth, this volume will become a treasured book for enthusiasts of photography and specialists of Southeast Asia alike.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Art Media Resources Ltd (September 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588860116
• ISBN-13: 978-1588860118
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,785,219 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful black and white photos of Angkor before tourism, January 16, 2003

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A. Lam (Grimsby, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This is a rare find: a book of beautiful photographs of one of the world's most famous religious monuments. Yet, these were pictures taken almost 100 years ago, long before the Angkor ruins became as famous or as exploited as they are now. The book appeals most to those who have seen the actual ruins. After my recent trip to Cambodia, I delighted in looking over these old photographs, comparing in my mind my travel experiences with those depicted in the book. I was amazed by their similarities, as well as their differences. I almost wished I could have travelled back in time to 1909 to actually witness these awe-inspiring ruins before the advent of mass tourism and commercialization. This tome allows the reader to do just that.
It is a must have for those who have visited these ancient sites and loved them. The quality of the book is very high and the images are superbly reproduced.

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book, terrific service, July 21, 2008

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Maruschka Loupis (COMO, NSW Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ruins of Angkor Cambodia in 1909 (Hardcover)

An absolutely beautiful book at a great price, sent safely, quickly, at economically. Many thanks!

5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely book of rare images of Angkor, July 9, 2004

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K. Maxwell "katmax1" (Sydney, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ruins of Angkor Cambodia in 1909 (Hardcover)

This is a reproduction of a book printed with only 500 copies in 1909. When these photographs were taken Angkor was still a remote location visited by only a lucky few. The main temple of Angkor wat was still unrestored and in quite a different state from what you see today.

The photos reproduced here are all of excellent quality and large size. If you have visited the Angkor temples then this book is wonderful to browse through and compare to how different they are now that the temples have been restored and cleaned up (and swarming with tourists). Even places like Ta Prohm which tourists like to think as still in pure jungle would be surprised at how much has actually changed from these photos.

If you have ever visited Angkor, or have any interest in the monuments then this book is one you should have a look at for its wonderful and rare images of a lost world.