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The Rape of Tutankhamun 2 reviews
John Romber, Elizabeth Romer
Trans-Atlantic Publications, 1993
Heart-breakingly beautiful.
In this piece, the Romers take their intimate knowledge and feelings for the Valley of the Kings and put them into the most elequent plea one can ever read. They bring to our attention the shoddy excavation techniques currently being used in the Valley, particularily in the excavation of KV5, and the perilous state of practically all of the Valley's tombs. Even the tomb of Tutankhamun has ...
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Hidden Fields of Tutankhamun2 reviews
Christian De Vartavan
Triade Exploration, 1999
This book is available
This book as well as Codex of Ancient Egyptian Plant Remains of Dr. C. de Vartavan is available from Sais (Publishing) which now handles Triade Exploration's books. See www.booklookers.com or www.triadeexploration.com.
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The Golden King: The World of Tutankhamun2 reviews
Zahi Hawass
National Geographic, 2006
Over 150 pages of lovely color images illustrate relics from the times and highlight the riches of King Tut's chambers
There have been plenty of books on Egypt and Tutankhamun; so why the need for yet another? This rich history does more than provide a colorful review; it goes into detail to capture the shifting political climate of the times, contrasting facts with fictions and providing stories, insights, images and review to enhance a foundation of historical understanding of Egypt. Over a hundred fifty pages ...
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Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs: Official Companion Book to the Exhibition sponsored by ...22 reviews
Zahi Hawass
National Geographic, 2005
Very good book
I bought the book before seeing the tour in Philly. The book is very well done, and very good representation of the tour. Beautiful photographs, plus good rich text around the history of the 18th dynasty.
Other reviews talk about the tour, which isn't really what the book is about. The tour was rather crowded, and I was somewhat disappointed that all the objects were small, and no Tut ...
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The Rough Guide to Tutankhamun: The King - The Treasure - The Dynasty2 reviews
Michael Haag
Rough Guides, 2005
Excellent and Insightful Companion
I read this book before visiting the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs in Los Angeles, and it really filled in the background for me. It also served well as a guide to the exhibition itself, and now afterwards I have been reading through parts of it again, discovering new insights. A truly excellent book for anyone interested in ancient Egypt -- whether you go to the Tutankhamun ...
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Tutankhamun (Treasures of Ancient Egypt)2 reviews
T.G.H. James
White Star, 2007
Tut's Treasures Up Close
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 ...
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Tutankhamun2 reviews
T. G. H. James
Metro Books, 2002
Tut's Treasures Up Close
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 ...
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Tutankhamun's Tomb: The Thrill of Discovery3 reviews
Harry Burton
Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, 2006
This book is highly recommended -- a great gift for the Egypt lover in your life!
If you thought you'd seen everything there was to see about the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun, you were wrong! This amazing book is an invaluable addition to the Tut library. I picked up a copy of the book while visiting the Metropolitan Museum, and I can't recommend this book highly enough. The original excavation photos are beautiful and truly give you a sense of what it must have ...
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Behind the Sealed Door: The Discovery of the Tomb and Treasures of Tutankhamun1 review
Irene Swinburne, Laurence Swinburne
Atheneum, 1977
Experience the majesty of Tut's tomb in both word and photos
This book is sometimes identified as a book for young people, but I think it is a perfect book for young and old alike. After all, the wonders of King Tut have thrilled one generation after another of youngsters since the remarkable find in 1922, and that thrill rarely dies as one grows older. Behind the Sealed Door: The Discovery of the Tomb and Treasures of Tutankhamun is a magnificent book. ...
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Masterpieces of Tutankhamun1 review
David P. Silverman
Abbeville Press, 1978
A close-up look at a number of Tutankhamun's treasures
This coffee table-sized book presents a number of the treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb in all of their (two-dimensional) glory. There are 73 full-color, full-page photographs of artifacts and treasures, each one accompanied by an in-depth commentary by David P. Silverman. Along with objects that toured the world as part of the King Tutankhamun exhibition are a number of artifacts too large or ...
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Howard Carter: Before Tutankhamun1 review
C. N. Reeves, John H. Taylor, ...
Harry N Abrams, 1993
Perceptions of Howard Carter
This book is uniquely set up with personal letters to, from and about Carter from his early years through the discovery of Tut's tomb. The letters are chronological and are accompanied by an equal share of color and B & W photographs including many artifacts, digs and finds before Tut, some of Carter's original dig catalog drawings and paintings.
A fascinating "mini" history from the ...
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Into the Mummy's Tomb: The Real-Life Discovery of Tutankhamun's Treasures (Time Quest Book)1 review
C. N. Reeves, Nan Froman
Scholastic, 1992
It's very interesting
It's a wonderful book. Very interestingto me
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Treasures of Tutankhamun1 review
Iorwerth Eiddon Stephen Edwards
Ballantine Books (P), 1977
Still a Real Treasure!
This book is the companion catalog to the Tuankhamun exhibit that toured six american museums in the late 1970's. It is rich with stunning photographs taken from the original glass negatives of the 1922 dig and vivid color photos that are still unsurpassed by todays digital imaging. The majority of artifacts of this 70's era United States tour were, unfortunately, not included in the recent 2006 ...
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From the Pyramids to Tutankhamun: Memoirs of an Egyptological Life1 review
Iorwerth Eiddon Stephen Edwards
Oxbow Books Limited, 2000
wonderful autobiographical reading
This lovely book concerns the life of one of the most distinguished Egyptologist: I. E. S. Edwards (1906-1996). His most unusual 'affair' with Egyptology started, as a young man, when he learned of Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb. His life was made of passion and his energy seemed to touch everyone around him. His life was one that could surely touch many of those interested in studying ...
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The Secret Diary of Prince Tutankhamun1 review
Philip Ardagh
Franklin Watts Ltd, 1998
The Boy Tut's Diary - Jazzed for Today
How do I love this book? Let me count the ways. "Special hieroglyph code - secret messages; lift the flap see-inside sarcophagus; scratch-and-smell yukky mummy smell; working model of a Nile crocodile; a pyramid puzzle; a genuine (well almost) tomb robbers' map; a pop-up see-inside pyramid"; and simply fabulous text sure to lure and keep the youngest Egyptologist.
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Inside the Tomb of Tutankhamun (Inside)1 review
Jacqueline Morely
Enchanted Lion Books, 2005
A highly educational introduction to ancient Egyptian culture
Inside The Tomb Of Tutankhamun is a children's picturebook that tells the true story of the boy pharaoh Tutankhamun, the creation of his tomb, and the discovery of the riches within it that would give people of the twentieth century a glimpse of the wonders of ancient Egypt. Straightforward text, color illustrations, and photographs are packed with information throughout concerning the details of ...
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The Treasures of Tutankhamun1 review
Jaromir Malek
Whitman Publishing, 2006
a book designer's labor of love
the value of this book is not its narratives on the geography and history of ancient egypt; short, well written as they are. nor a comprehensive exploration of the treasures of tutankhamun's tomb. this interesting hardcover slipcased book reproduces in whole or in part some of the field notes and other documents kept by howard carter [called memorabilia by the author], typically ephemeral, in ...
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The Name of the Dead: Hieroglyphic Inscriptions of the Treasures of Tutankhamun Translated1 review
H. Assaad, D. Kolos
BenBen Enterprises Inc., 1979
Excellent!
This slim volume is worth its weight in gold to a novice reader of hieroglyphs or anyone interested in just what those pictures on the items in Tutankhamon's tomb mean. I found myself able to identify many words after just a few hours of reading. If you are fascinated by Tutankhamon, this volume will enhance your enjoyment of the subject immeasurably. Hurry and get one before they are out of ...
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Howard Carter: The Path to Tutankhamun1 review
T. G. H. James
Kegan Paul, 1992
Complete biography
The most completest biography about Howard Carter I 've ever read.Complete story through his successful but regretfu life. If you 've ever interested about The tomb of Tutankhamen and the man who spent his most of life on it.You should have this book.
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