Tutankhamun

by T.G.H. James, Araldo De Luca (Photographer)

Describes the life and times of Tutankhamen and the discovery of his tomb in 1922.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Egyptology, Art, Egypt, Biography

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1900

About the author

Full name: Thomas Garnet Henry James

Reviews

[Max Richards]

Me like big photos

[Chris Steeden]

A beautifully laid out book with clear pristine photos showing and detailing the contents of Tuts tomb.

The book begins with a brief history of Tutankhamun and then the discovery of the tomb by Howard Carter. This is followed by the photos of many of the objects and detailed text explaining what they are and the meanings of them being there and also what is inscribed on them. It is just incredible to think that these beautiful ornaments and practical objects were being creatively designed and made all those years back.

My main gripe with this book was the size of the text. I had to get a magnifying glass to read it as it was a little too small for me to read comfortably without it.

[Joanne]

WOW pictures alone are worth the time!

[Karl H]

A very simple picture book.

[Tony]

A very good overview of the treasures found in Tut’s tomb and the man who found them. This book is full of beautiful colour photographs of the treasures from the tomb. There are also many b&w photos of Carter and the excavation leading to the discovery of Tut’s tomb.

[Rachel]

It's a really good book that is ENORMOUS so that you can get a good look at all of the items in his tomb. Not the best book on Tutankhamun, but still really cool.

[Dishita paramr]

I also want to discover his tomb... after 2005 no one has taken out his tomb... i want to do it.

[Little Timmy]

An incredible book if for nothing else the pictures of the treasures of the tomb. Very informative chapters of the finding and removal of the treasures. Excellent book, very recommended

[Magpie]

Cheryl 2016
Meryl Review 2016
Absolutely breathtaking coffee table book - the history section is thorough and the photographic plates sumptuous.
But did you have to make the writing so small!?

[Magpie]

Cheryl 2016

[Jade Elias-killeen]

This book is so beautifully photographed and I cannot wait for the exhibition