Splendours of Morocco [Hardcover]

Izza Genini (Author), Jacques Bravo (Author), Xavier Richer (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 17, 2000

This sumptuously photographed book provides a rare and beautiful portrait of a country with extraordinary varieties of landscapes, peoples and styles. As the author and photographers explore the hidden corners of Fez, Meknes, Essaouira and Tafraoute as well as the better known sites of Rabat, Tangier and Marrakech, the reader gradually acquires real cultural insights into the texture of this unusual land which for centuries has functioned as a bridge between the Islamic and Western worlds.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

The multiple colors of Morocco are brought vibrantly to life in this collection of photos taken from all over this beautiful and ancient country. Each section focuses on a different part of the country and begins with an introductory page written by Genini, who has done extensive work on Morocco, briefly describing certain historical and cultural influences particular to the area. The photos are by Jacques Bravo and Xavier Richer, both of whom have spent many years photographing the land and people. This introduction to Morocco begins the reader's journey in Casablanca, taking him or her along the coast to Tangier, down along the Atlas Mountains, and finally to Marrakech. Throughout, there are pictures of Casbahs, marketplaces, mountains, and, most important, people. Also, the last chapter contains many traditional and tantalizing recipes from around the country; for example, a duck tajine, harira, and a fig pastry. Splendours of Morocco would make a wonderful addition to any collection on North African or Islamic interests. Julia Glynn
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About the Author

Izza Genini, a writer and filmmaker, lives in Paris.

Jacques Bravo's photojournalistic work has ranged widely across the world. He has spent three years photographing Morocco.

Xavier Richer, also a photographer, lives in France.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris (June 17, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860644821
• ISBN-13: 978-1860644825
• Product Dimensions: 12.6 x 9.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,254,573 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, but not what I was looking for, November 25, 2006

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CRC (Richardson, Texas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Splendours of Morocco (Hardcover)

While, yes, this book does present "the multiple colors of Morrocco", it does not include much architectural photography at all. Colorful cloths, scenic dunes, markets, individual objects, plates of food, landscapes, people in alleyways, in fact just about everything *but* architecture are shown.

The photographs are vivid and striking, but given that the "sample" pages (Online Reader pages) viewed are almost ALL buildings and yet buildings are minimally presented in the book, I believe that Amazon has misportrayed the contents. I was disappointed.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mystical..., November 9, 2001

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Michelle Webb - See all my reviews

This review is from: Splendours of Morocco (Hardcover)

I have not been to Morrocco yet, but I feel like I have been with this book. It shows the wonders and mystique of this beautiful land...