The King and His Castle: Neuschwanstein (Adventures in Art and Architecture) (Hardcover)

~ Peter O. Kruckmann (Author), Christopher Wynne (Author), Annette Roeder (Illustrator)

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Product Description

Even though Neuschwanstein Castle was only built in the 19th century, it looks like a story-book image of a medieval palace. It was the model for Walt Disney's fantasy castle and was used in the famous children's film "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang".

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 28 pages
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing; illustrated edition edition (April 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 379132487X
• ISBN-13: 978-3791324876
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,406,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT BUY!, May 24, 2004

By A Customer

I thought this was going to be an informative book on this wonderful castle, but it has been dimished to a child's fairytale that tells you absolutely nothing about Ludwing or Schloss Neuschwanstein. Has a few pictures, not that great. It's like twenty pages, and even a child would call it lame. DO NOT BUY!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great Book For Children, January 4, 2006

By	MDR "enjoy books" (Duesseldorf, Germany) - See all my reviews

This is a book for children but adults will find it interesting. It gives basic information about Ludwig. The cut aways that show how the castle is laid out are great. When you visit it is difficult to tell where you are inside related to the outside. This puts the building in perspective.