Irland: Zwischen Magie und Moderne

by Peter Harbison, Liam Blake (Photographer), Michael Diggin (Photographer)

Üppige Wiesen in allen erdenklichen Grüntönen. Klippen, hoch aufragend über einer tosenden Brandung. Uralte Grabmäler, Klöster und Burgen - Irland ist eine Insel von atemberaubender Schönheit.

Der vorliegende Band spürt der Faszination nach, die von der Natur, der Kultur und den Menschen auf der grünen Insel ausgeht und die schon viele Reisende in ihren Bann gezogen hat. Dabei behält das Buch auch das Irland von heute im Blick.

Die Fotografien der Landschaft, der Baudenkmäler sowie vom irischen Leben, ergänzt durch Texte des Archäologen Peter Harbison, vermitteln einen ausführlichen Überblick über Geschichte, Kultur und Alltag des Landes.

Genres: Nonfiction, Ireland, Photography, Travel, Irish Literature, Art

136 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Peter Harbison, PhD

Reviews

[Barbara]

Beautiful photography capture these stunning landscapes. While I appreciated much of the information, the text breathes more pragmatism that spirit. The author mentions some ballads and poetry, but doesn't make the best use of them. I was also distracted by a really very small font size. I get it... most readers probably don't actually READ these picture books, but the text might be more engaging if it were a bit more accessible. I especially would have appreciated if the locations of photos were a little easier to see quickly.

[Susan]

A good book for an armchair tour of Ireland with many pictures that are, yes, spectacular. Like a knowledgable guide, the succinct narrative added context and insight, which I especially appreciated in the chapters on prehistoric sites, monasteries and abbeys, and fortresses and castles. The font size was a little small, though, for comfortable reading.

[Jodie]

Absolutely beautiful photography in this book. It is my dream to visit Ireland before I die.

[Jane]

Picked this book up pretty cheap as a bargain book. I have always loved Ireland and this book has some wonderful pictures.

[SilverPen Pub]

Spectacular Ireland by Peter Harbison (2001)

[Stephen Heverin]

Spectacular Ireland by Peter Harbison (2001)

[Erika]

Photos are gorgeous, text isn't that great.