Reviews (5)

Then and Now
The photographs in this book are good shots - clear, and larger than I had expected. It is very interesting to see how the historical city of Boston was, and how it has changed over the years, most times for the better, though sometimes for the worse.Perhaps I would get more out of this if I knew more about Boston. Unless you are already familiar with this city, then "Boston Then and Now" gives you the feeling of peeping through the windows of a house that's up for rent, rather than being taken on a guided tour. A map certainly would have been helpful, and how about an entire page of background information rather than a footnote? Just an idea, in case someone decides to revise it someday. Nice book. Worth buying.

SNOBS
"Boston Then And Now" was reviewed by Charles Higgensworth III.I do hope there won't be a number 4 Higgensworth.This man should drop the attitude.Then people may like him almost as much as this book.What a jerk!

A good backstop to any trip to Boston's sites
We purchased this book in Boston and found almost all of the sites we saw in town in this book.In this book, the older, up to 150-year old photo of the original structures on the current site, or older pictures than offered a juxtaposition of the surrounding landscape of buildings present in the past and now around selected sites.Read more

Subjects:  1. Boston (Mass.)    2. History    3. History - General History    4. History - U.S.    5. Photoessays & Documentaries    6. Pictorial works    7. Pictorials    8. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./New England    9. Travel    10. United States - State & Local - General    11. Places & peoples: general interest    12. Travel & holiday guides    13. Sale Books   

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Combines beautiful photography and great travel ideas!
What a great idea!Lazzarin has combined beautiful photography with 'teasers' of these interesting destinations.
One Hundred & One Beautiful Small Towns in Italy
I already had a copy of this book (given to me as a gift) and was so pleased with it, I purchased this copy as a gift for a friend. As a frequent visitor to Italy, I have really enjoyed retracing my steps and looking for new places to visit

A Beautiful Book
A very Beautiful book that was a gift to a friend who loves Italy. The detailed, colorful pictures are a pleasure for the eyes. Highly recommend. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Europe - Italy    2. Pictorials    3. Travel    4. Travel - Foreign    5. Italy    6. TRAVEL & HOLIDAY    7. Travel / Pictorials   

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Brilliant Golf Landscape Photography
Emerald Gems is a terrific compilation of golf landscape photographs in a large coffee table type of format (11x12?).Many if not all of the very best courses of Ireland are reviewed.
Incredible photos.
This book has incredible beautiful photographs of ALL of the great courses in Ireland and a wonderful written talk about each course. The book is big. It will have to go on the coffee table and not in the bookcase, but it is truly beautiful. Very highly recommended.

Emerald Gems
In "Emerald Gems", Larry Lambrecht has been able to capture the feel and distinct nuances of the Irish links. The stunning photographs and accompanying stories provide the reader with an incredible sense of how golf was and is meant to be played and enjoyed. David Owen said, "The thing I like best about golf is the sense of infinite possibility..." Emerald Gems presents a real glimpse at that possibility and is a must read for those fortunate to have visited and played, and those who dream of doing so.
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Subjects:  1. Europe - Ireland    2. Golf    3. Golf courses    4. Photography    5. Pictorials    6. Sports & Recreation    7. Subjects & Themes - Regional    8. Subjects & Themes - Sports    9. Travel    10. Travel / Pictorials   

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Master of landscape photography
Another stunning book of American Landscape!!
wonderful photos
After seeing these photos, I'm further inspired to visit all the national parks!
First class tribute to our parks
What a beautiful book! Covering all of our nation's National Parks, David Muench's photography is incredible. From the Great Sand Dunes to Canyonlands, from Carlsbad to Glacier, he's captured our nation's most beautiful land. Great quality book--I immediately wanted to hike up a mountain. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. National parks and reserves    2. Nature Photography    3. Parks & Campgrounds    4. Photo Essays    5. Photoessays & Documentaries    6. Photography    7. Pictorial works    8. Pictorials    9. Subjects & Themes - Landscapes    10. Travel - United States    11. United States    12. United States - General    13. Photographs: collections    14. USA    15. Zoos & wildlife parks   

Reviews (34)

perfect coffee table book
I own the beautiful hardback copy of this book.I have had it over a year but I never get tired of flipping through it.It is informative and the photos are amazing.My fiancee and I flip through it and dream of our next adventure.

A close-up view of the world
Every country in the world is listed in this book alphabetically from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe.Each country has a double-page spread with colour photos and a brief description of the country, with advice on the best time to visit, what to eat, drink, listen to etc, and a list of 'essential experiences'.Also what to read if you want to know more about the country.There is no favouratism, every country has the same amount of space regardless of size.
Wonderful reference
This book, in fact, is a very like a kind of reference book of geography rather than a travel book but you can use it to give you a rough idea of the countries you want to visit before you are really going to plan your trip.
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Subjects:  1. Guidebooks    2. Pictorial works    3. Pictorials    4. Special Interest - Adventure    5. Travel    6. Travel - General    7. Places & peoples: general interest   

Subjects:  1. Europe - France    2. Pictorials    3. Scenic Photo Collections    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. France    7. Travel & holiday guides    8. Travel / Pictorials   

Editorial Review

Frances Mayes continues her love letter to Italy in this sequel to Read more

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Beautiful photographs
This book is quite different from Mayes' first two books about Tuscany, which were more like travel memoirs. This book's focus is photographs, accompanied by some commentary, thoughts, and insights from Mayes, as well as some recipes. Frankly, I didn't read the text at all. I just enjoyed the photographs. I wish I'd had this book when I was reading Under the Tuscan Sun and Bella Tuscany because all the places she talks about in those books are scattered throughout the pages of this book in beautiful photographs. We finally get to see what Mayes' charming Bramasole house looks like, as well as the town of Cortona and the surrounding Tuscan countryside. If you haven't read Mayes' first two books, read them and have this one handy so you can see for yourself just how beautiful these houses, towns, and people are.

In Tuscany
If you are the least bit interested in anything Italian then this is the book for you. "In Tuscany" has a great intro into the lifestyles there and more. There are many beautiful pictures and easy to follow recipes. A must have for those who are looking for a ecsape from our busy lives or an inspiration to redecorate your own home.

Complete the Experience
A delicious feast for the eye and heart.If you have read the book, if you have travelled in Tuscany this book brings it all home visually. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Description and travel    2. Europe - Italy    3. Italy - History    4. Mayes, Edward Kleinschmidt,    5. Mayes, Frances    6. Pictorials    7. Social life and customs    8. Travel    9. Travel - Foreign    10. Travel Guides    11. Tuscany (Italy)    12. Mayes, Edward Kleinschmidt    13. Travel / Pictorials   

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The Second Installment
This book follows Lonely Planet's previous The Travel Book, and is generally similar in format.Unlike The Travel Book, this volume does not purport to be comprehensive.Rather, Lonely Planet has expressly made subjective judgments on which cities merited inclusion.US readers may be slightly surprised to see that cities like Boston, Denver, and San Diego were excluded while Memphis, Tennessee and Austin, Texas were included.Of course, like The Travel Book, the text descriptions of things representative elements of each place are inherently subjective.These comments should not be taken as criticisms.This is an appealing book for some armchair travel and could well motivate some actual travel.

Beautiful Pictures; Insufferable Preachiness
This book contains many beautiful pictures and if you are a stay-at-home world traveller you will definitely enjoy it.
good but...
really nice for some cities but i think the ranking could be much better, some cities are displayed incredihbly well for what they really are if you go and live there, other seem trashy when they are not at all.... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Pictorials    2. Travel    3. Travel - General    4. Travel & holiday guides   

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A Book that Inspires one to Travel!
This book serves as an excellent tool of inspiration for travelling around the globe. With its beautiful full color pictures and easy-to-read layout, it was hard for me to put the book down. Lonely Planet does a great job of keeping their intelligent writing casual and intruiguing. I would definitely reccomend it to any reader interested in the wonders that the world has to offer!!!

A highlight of over 400 unique experiences around the world
BLUELIST is more than just a book: here it's defined as a verb, 'to recommend a travel experience' - and what better publisher to do so than Lonely Planet which for years has been publishing independent traveler's guide to the byways of the world? BLUELIST uses the knowledge and experiences of the entire Lonely Planet community of authors, staff and travelers to provide a highlight of over 400 unique experiences around the world. Use BLUELIST as a guide: it's packed with color photos, maps, reviews of trends and global events, and insights on the 'best places' to go in each country. From things to take and see to 'defining experiences' unique to different regions, BLUELIST is the place to go for something different.
World of possiblity!
A wonderful book for travellers dreaming of their next adventure.There are so many possiblities for seeing amazing things in the world and this book makes them easily searchable.Beautiful pictures. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Description And Travel    2. Guidebooks    3. Pictorials    4. Travel    5. Travel - General   

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A must for any Disneyphile!
A wonderful small book and a worthy sequel to the Imagineering Field Guide to the Magic Kingdom.Whatever you want to know about Epcot, its history and attractions, is covered here.A perfect companion to any trip to Walt Disney World.

very awesome addition to a collection
I loved this book and was glad to pass it on to other family members as a well to psych them up about our upcoming trip to florida. I always love the book editions that are affiliated with the disney company.

Very interesting
This book was great! It explains the reasoning behind why and how all the current attractions were constructed. I would have liked to see a little more on the past and the potential for future attractions, but it was good. They spent a considerable amount of time on world showcase and not as much on future world.Also, forced perspective is one of the strong topics - they must explain it 5 times.Regardless of the disappointments, it was overall an interesting look into the concepts of what went into Epcot. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Museums, Tours, Points of Interest    2. Parks    3. Pictorials    4. Travel    5. Travel - United States    6. Travel Guides - U.S.    7. United States - South - South Atlantic (General)    8. United States - South Atlantic - Florida    9. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Cool stuff!
We had this book at school. The teacher used it for our history class and it was really good. He said it was good history guide, but it also had interesting facts. I really loved the photographs. My Grandpa lived in Los Angeles then. My Dad bought him this book and he said it was the best book he'd seen on Los Angeles history.

Los Angeles History for Tourists Only
I was given this book by a friend when we were in a Hollywood book store because he thought this was a book all about Hollywood. He then went back and bought me Rosemary Lords "Hollywood Then and Now". The error because the cover of the Los Angeles book has a photo of the Chinese theater in Hollywood on the cover. This book, side by side with the Hollywood book is not very different in content. In fact, it contains some of the same locations as the Hollywood book. Too many then and now photos basically the same
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Subjects:  1. History    2. Los Angeles (Calif.)    3. Pictorial works    4. Pictorials    5. Travel    6. Travel - United States    7. United States - State & Local - General    8. Sale Books   

Subjects:  1. Dance    2. Photo Techniques    3. Photography    4. Pictorials    5. Subjects & Themes - Travel - General    6. Subjects & Themes - Travel - U.S./General   

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Forgotten jewel splashed to pages
Great book. No supercover, do not search, and that begins the style. I do not agree, that book displays the misery, serves regime, and that is something expected to be admired by 'leftists'.
A serial killer in the cover?
A wonderful book, marred by efigy of serial killer in the back cover. What a shame. The book is also peppered with photographs which are clearly the choice of an ignoramus who admires Castro and Guevara, without realizing that the beautiful ruins of Havana are their handiwork. Face it, Cuba was destroyed by the so called revolutionaries who terrorized a prosperous country and trasformed it into a Fourth World nightmare.
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Subjects:  1. Caribbean & West Indies    2. Design - Decorative    3. Pictorials    4. Travel    5. Travel - Foreign    6. Cuba    7. Residential buildings, domestic buildings   

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Sharp, interesting photos
This volume bests many other photographic books about Brooklyn because the book format is large and "landscape" shape (the photos measuring 10 x 6.75" inches), the individual photos are sharp (where other books too often have muddy reproduction), the subject matter is interesting, and the captions accurate.I think I know my Brooklyn, as I have explored it for sixty years.I have not yet found an error in the text. Because the author usually positions the camera in the "now" scene close to where it was in the "then" scene, the photos are exceptionally interesting.For instance, page 86 shows the Hanover Club, Bedford and Rodney Street, in 1893.The "now" photo shows it as a yeshiva, with the details of the pedestrian, the "Don't walk" signs, and yellow school bus.A "circa 1908" photo of Times Plaza shows the same Interborough head building (then a fare collection area) that I walked past last month.The author earns extra stars for including people in most photos.This book is far more than a book of Brooklyn buildings.The streets are alive!

The Picture Book of Brooklyn Then and Now--Yes!
I was born in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, and so enjoyed looking at pictures of places I knew as a child-- a nice contrast of way back when and today. My family lived in North & South Williamsburg from the 1820s to 1920s before heading to Sunset Park, Bay Ridge and Glendale. I really enjoyed seeing the photos along with an explanation of how the neighborhoods have changed.I bought an extra book to give to a friend who grew up in Sheepshead Bay/Marine Park/Coney Island. A nice compendium. :>)

Sweeping change captured beautifully
The greatest borough of the greatest city on Earth deserves its own special history, and Marcia Reiss has provided it. BROOKLYN THEN AND NOW is a reminder that Manhattan is not the only place that underwent enormous changes over the last century and a half. Capturing Brooklyn in recent photos and juxtaposing them with shots of the same area 50, 75, 100 or 125 earlier, dramatizes the growth that Brooklyn (the fourth largest city in America before the 1898 consolidation) experienced. It's too bad that you can't "take a look inside" this book on this website, but take my word for it, it's jammed with great photos! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)    2. History    3. New York (N.Y.)    4. Pictorial works    5. Pictorials    6. Travel    7. Travel - United States    8. United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic    9. Sale Books   

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PALM BEACH
To almost anyone, Tiffany and Co. and Palm Beach would go hand and hand, analagous like Lalique and Monte Carlo.The concept for this book is very interesting and the author fully realizes how to exploit the two to their most advantagious.The text is highly informative and the images are crisp and beautifully presented.I agree with one of the reviews that this is an expensive coffee table book, but frankly im sure those interested in this sort of thing, will not think twice about the price of admission.Really a wonderful book on a very interesting subject, well done indeed.

FANTASY LAND
This book shows that given enough money there is no limit to how young, thin and attractive your wife can be.And apparently there is no limit to the hubris of the rich--designer wine cellars on a hurricane prone barrier island.
Tiffany's Palm Beach Review
Loved this book.I purchased it merely for inspiration photos for my own construction, but found myself reading each page!!Very interesting read! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architecture, Domestic    2. Art objects    3. Description And Travel    4. Florida    5. Homes and haunts    6. Palm Beach    7. Pictorials    8. Rich & Famous    9. Rich people    10. Travel    11. Travel - General    12. United States - South - South Atlantic (General)    13. Interior design    14. Travel / Pictorials   

Editorial Review

Tuscany's hill towns and countryside have enthralled inhabitants and visitors for centuries--the golden light in the afternoons, the grape arbors, and the rolling hillsides dotted with rustic farmhouses and villas.

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Gorgeous book!
This book is so enjoyable!The pictures are beautiful...just looking through it takes me back to my favorite place in the world!
Beautiful, inspiring,full of memories of Italy
This book was so lovely. It contains exquisitephotos and many, many ideas applicable for my own home. Great decorating ideas. I've shared this book with other people who have been equally inspired by the warm,gracious, elegant living portrayed throughout. Highly recommend this bookfor yourself or gift. A lovelyway to remember past visits to Italy orinspire apersonal visit in the not too distant future.

A visual feast!
A beautiful book -- I enjoyed it much more than Tuscany Interiors which I also own.The houses range from simple to elaborate and -- of course! -- the landscapes and gardens are gorgeous. This is a great book from which to"lift" Italian decorating ideas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Architectural & Industrial    2. Architecture    3. Architecture, Domestic    4. Celebrities    5. Domestic    6. Dwellings    7. Interior Design - General    8. Interior decoration    9. Italy    10. Landscape    11. Landscape Architecture And Design    12. Photography    13. Residential Interior Design    14. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Europe    15. Tuscany    16. Architecture / Interior Design   

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I love Brilliant Waters!
This is the perfect book to give as a gift or keep as a prized posession on your coffee table. The photos of the Sierras are stunning, and the poetry interspersed throughout is lovely. I plan on giving this book to friends for birthdays, Christmas, etc. Anybody who loves to spend time in nature will cherish Brilliant Waters.

Amazing Book of Photography!
This is an inspiring and wonderful book that I am buying as a christmas gift for all of my friends and family who love the outdoors. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Photo Techniques    2. Photography    3. Pictorials    4. Subjects & Themes - Travel - General    5. Travel - General   

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Color photos blend with essays on the current state of humanity
Other visual treats of the 'we are the world' variety have appeared in print; but ONE PEOPLE MANY JOURNEYS is the first in over a decade or more to pack a beautiful gathering of color photos of world peoples with essays on the current state of the human experience. Peoples from all stages of life, under all emotions, and of all nationalities are represented in a blend of full-page color photos and accompanying identifier of country, photographer, and description of photo contents.
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Subjects:  1. Description And Travel    2. Photography    3. Pictorials    4. Travel    5. Travel - General    6. Photographs: portraits    7. Places & peoples: general interest   

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Excellent Book, Beautiful Photos
This book should be on everyone's coffee table and in every school library. The many beautiful full-color photos will inspire even the most reclusive to pack that suitcase and go! Very inspiring photographs.

1001 Natural Wonders : You must see before you die
We found the facinating, with places we never knew existed. An atlas of we you would love to go. Presentaion and place descriptions are first class.

The coffee table book for armchair travellers
I love to travel and thus peruse lots of books to explore and plan my future trips. I liked "1000 places to see before you die" as it did decent job in describing places worth visiting in all countries and continents. This book is a very weak copycat.
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Subjects:  1. Landforms    2. Natural monuments    3. Physical geography    4. Pictorials    5. Special Interest - Ecotourism    6. Travel    7. Travel - General    8. Travel / Pictorials   

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A DAZZLING JEWEL!
THIS BOOK IS HELLA HUGE. IT'S SUPER! THE FIRST PORTION OF THE BOOK HAS WRITINGS WITH SOME NICE TRADITIONAL ILLUSTRATIONS. THEN, THERE ARE WONDERUL, MONSTROUS PHOTOS OF PEOPLE IN COLORFUL DRESS, WORKERS AND STREET PEOPLE. THIS BOOK IS NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC WORTHY. IT'S A REALLY BIG BOOK TOO, AND VERY HEAVY. ANY ONE INTERESTED IN A BASIC CULTURAL OVERVIEW OF INDIA SHOULD GET THIS BOOK. THE PICTURES ALONE MAKE IT WELL WORTH IT.

India by Radhika Jha
For those who collect "coffee table" books, as well as those who have a genuine facination of India, this book is a treasure. The majority of the photos are close ups of people, rather than just the usual landscapes or buildings. The book effective captures a wide range of expression of the many states of this vast country. I felt that it was a very personal book, and offered a delightful viewpoint of the color and beauty that is India. On a different esthetic, I would warn you that this is a large book, almost capable of being a coffee table itself! At 15 by 12 and weighing in excess of 10 lbs, it is not very wieldy for the arthritic or or infirm! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Asia - India & South Asia    2. India    3. Individual Photographer    4. Individual Photographers And Their Work    5. Photo Techniques    6. Photography    7. Photography Of Specific Subjects    8. Pictorial works    9. Pictorials    10. Subjects & Themes - Travel - General    11. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/Asia    12. Travel - Foreign    13. Travel - General    14. Photographs: collections    15. Photography / Travel    16. Places & peoples: general interest