Spectacular Egypt (Specatular Series)

Egypt is a country of visual and visceral powers, from the cities of the Nile Valley, where Egyptians live a life that blends modern and traditional ways, to the awe-inspiring landscape of the desert.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0883636719
• ISBN13: 9780883636718
• Release Date: October 2002
• Publisher: Universe
• Length: 132 Pages
• Weight: 4.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 16.5" x 0.5" x 12.5"

Customer Reviews

Truly Spectacular!

I find this book to be different from the traditional coffee table books about Ancient Egypt. The photography of Mr. El-Dakhakhny is exquisite and his fondness for Egypt is revealed through his camera. This book depicts Ancient Egypt with beautiful pictures of the pyramids, sphinx, and different temples. In addition, it covers other areas of Egypt and Egyptian life in its different chapters. In the chapter on nature, El-Dakhakhny shows some breath-taking shots of the desert and the Oases; the religion chapter covers Coptic Egypt including the Coptic Pope, monks, ancient monasteries and churches, and in Islamic Egypt it shows beautiful Islamic architecture and mosques. The chapter on traditional Egyptian life is very interesting demonstrating its traditional artisans, the camel market, among other photographs with beautiful color combinations. The last two chapters on modern Egypt and its cities include Cairo, the Nile, Alexandria, the new Bibliotheca Alexandrina, among other Egyptian cities. Finally the book ends with a beautiful shot of the pyramids at sunset. All in all, this book is an excellent overview of the treasures of Egypt and some aspects of Egyptian life. Therefore, I believe it can be very informative for tourists. I have several coffee table books about Ancient Egypt, but this one is certainly different and worth acquiring!

Spectacular Egypt by El-Dakhakhny

This book has splendid full-color pictures of important tourist attractions in Egypt. For instance, the Great Temple at Abu-Simbel is displayed as well as Mosque minarets at Asyut. The spectacular Lighthouse of Port Said is shown in all of its glory. Lastly, a panoramic view of the Montaza Bay Beach is depicted. The book is worth the price of admission for the pictures alone. It is well written and would be a great asset for anyone travelling to Egypt.