Tutankhamun: The Eternal Splendor of the Boy Pharaoh (Hardcover)

~ T.G. Henry James (Author), (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

A brilliantly produced volume on one of the most intriguing historical figures ever-oversized and lavishly illustrated with 8 pages of gatefolds, 400 color images, the highest quality paper, and a three-piece linen-bound cover!
Until Howard Carter finally discovered Tutankhamun's tomb, the magnificence of the young king's legacy, left behind more than 3,000 years ago, was merely legend. What Carter unearthed in 1922, after years of painstaking work, exceeded anyone's expectations--and created a worldwide sensation. Come along on Carter's groundbreaking archeological adventure, courtesy of the British Museum's longtime keeper of Egyptian antiquities and author of several books on the subject. From the first shovel that dug into Egyptian earth to the uncovering of Tut's body, you're there every step of the way, enlightened by knowledge of the life and background of the Boy Pharaoh, this incredible historical significance of his brief reign, and an overview of his world. Renowned art photographer Araldo De Luca brings us virtually inside the tomb with over 400 pictures all taken especially for this book: from pendants, bangles, and collars to furniture, royal regalia and weapons, this is a dazzling display in both words and all-new photographs of the most breathtaking treasure trove in the history of the world.

About the Author

Aude Gros de Beler has done extensive archeological research in Egypt and is the author of Pharaohs, Egyptian Mythology, The Nile, and Travel in the Old Egypt. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Friedman (September 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586630326
• ISBN-13: 978-1586630324
• Product Dimensions: 14.4 x 10.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,714,182 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tut's Treasures Up Close, September 15, 2007

By	Friend of Egypt "Instructor" (Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TUTANKHAMUN: THE ETERNAL SPLENDOUR OF THE BOY PHARAOH. (Hardcover)

This is a giant 10" x 14" coffee table book filled with brilliant close-up color photos of many of the famous, and not so famous, artifacts from the tomb. There are only three chapters: 1) Tutankhamun and his times; (2) The Discovery of the Tomb and, the largest, (3) A Treasure Above All Treasures. Each object is accompanied by a brief description of its significance including size and Howard Carter's excavtion dig number. The photos are not "standard issue" as seen in most books, but are new and fresh by the renowned photographer A. DeLuca. A few fold-outs include a cut-away view of all the tombs contents (in color) and a fantastic shot of Tut's solid gold inner coffin.

Though there are a lot of books on Tutankhamun, this one is a great photographic account in color. If you are interested in seeing the detail of the treasures up-close, demonstrating the tremendous skills of ancient Egyptian craftsman, this book is for you. It's fun and informative for anyone wanting to see these great works without having to travel to Egypt. MUCH better than the Tut exhibit guide "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs" by Zahi Hawass.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this is it!, April 21, 2008

By	Bruce D. Wilner "Bruce David Wilner" (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Tutankhamun (Hardcover)

This is the one! Trash all your other King Tut books that claim to offer "unprecedented access" or "astonishingly complete catalogue of treasures" or some such. I have never before seen--nor do I ever expect to--page after page of eye-dazzling, heart-stopping treasures. Gold, gold, GOLD! Precious stones! Carnelian, faience, turquoise, jet! To complete the packaging, the first eighty pages present a very strong, tightly written synopsis of the discovery of the tomb and its aftermath, including the quirky personalities involved. Not to be missed is the remarkable orthographic diagram of the tomb layout that makes the spatial relationship among the various tomb chambers crystal-clear. The author also provides original 1922 photographs (black and white, of course) of the various chambers in their original higgledy-piggledy condition. You won't be disappointed with even the least conceivable aspect of this monumental opus. Five stars!!