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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 985.37
EAN: 9780821227046
ISBN: 0821227041
Label: Bulfinch
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: September 14, 2001
Publisher: Bulfinch
Sales Rank: 72412
Studio: Bulfinch
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Machu Picchu, one of those talismanic places that everyone dreams of visiting, is celebrated here in the visually stunning photography of Barry Brukoff that evokes the mystery and spiritual atmosphere of this sacred lost city. Interwoven with the images is Pablo Neruda's epic poem 'Heights of Machu Picchu' that has been described as 'one of Neruda's greatest poetic works.' The book is a bilingual edition: a sparkling new English translation of Neruda's poem by noted translator Stephen Kessler runs side by side with the original Spanish.
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Rating:  - A work of art
This book about Machu Picchu in Peru is not a guide for tourists. It is a work of art drawn from the talents of two men who visited Machu Picchu many years apart. Specifically, it is an integrated collection of exceptional photographs of the site by Barry Brukoff combined with the eloquent poetry of Pablo Neruda, the Nobel Prize winning poet from Peru, based on his visit to Machu Picchu 50 years before that of the photographer. For readers who do not know Spanish, the language of the original poetry, ... Read More
Rating:  - Machu Picchu
Purchased this book after just getting back from our first trip to Peru and Machu Picchu. Wonderful photographs. Pablo Neruda's poem, "Heights of Machu Picchu", helped to bring even more meaning to our Machu Picchu's memories. This text is a wonderful way to enhance your experience of actually being at Machu Picchu. It also makes a great coffee table item.
Rating: - splendid photography
Barry Brukoff has done a truly fine job of capturing the essence of Machu Picchu. I've told many that you cannot convey the feeling of this place in photos, but Brukoff proves that you can. His photos made me feel as though I was back there, discovering the majesty of the site and indulging in a leisurely and personal exploration of the details that delighted me during my visit, details that those on quick tourist jaunts usually miss. Visually, this book is five stars. Neruda's poetry, however, missed ... Read More
Rating: - A Moving Spiritual Connection to the Incas
Whether or not you ever visit, or think you might want to visit Machu Picchu, I highly recommend this gorgeous book to you. The combination of its poetry, photography, and design wonderfully connect us to a distant and mysterious culture which we understand little about today.
Machu Picchu, hidden high in the Andes, was never found by Pizarro and his conquistadors. The city was rediscovered in 1911 by Hiram Bingham. Recently, landslides have made entry much more difficult, and the whole area ... Read More
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Dewey Decimal Number: 985.37
EAN: 9780821227046
ISBN: 0821227041
Label: Bulfinch
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 128
Publication Date: September 14, 2001
Publisher: Bulfinch
Sales Rank: 72412
Studio: Bulfinch