The Book of Kells [Paperback]

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Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: Dover Publications (Oct 1 1982)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0486243451
ISBN-13: 978-0486243450
Product Dimensions: 31.2 x 23.6 x 0.3 cm
Shipping Weight: 181 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #618,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #22 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Bible & Other Sacred Texts > Book of Kells
- #25 in Books > Arts & Photography > Other Media > Illuminations

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Painstakingly reproduced from a rare facsimile edition, this volume contains full-page decorations, portraits, illustrations, plus a sampling of textual leaves with exquisite calligraphy and ornamentation. The 32 full-color illustrations include the first image of Virgin and Child in a Western manuscript and early representations of Apocalyptic visionary symbols of the Evangelists.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money but it could have been so much more, Jun 1 2000

By Mark Josef - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Book of Kells (Paperback)

This book of color plates seems amazing, and almost is. However, the quality of the plates falls short of the mark. The colors are dull and faded, and the image resolution far lower than it should be. The Chi Rho page, probably the most beautiful page in the Book of Kells, shows almost none of the amazingly minute detail that it should. Other books--like the Thames & Hudson--show far more detail with more vivid colors than this. On the other hand, this book has larger pages than others, which is nice.

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5.0 out of 5 stars transcends time & religion, Nov 25 1999

By DJ Rix - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Book of Kells (Paperback)

32 full color plates from one of the world's greatest books. Although it is Christian art, the Kells reflects centuries of preChristian style & mystery in its bestiary of cats & dragons, its peacock feathers, poses & intertwining lines. There is something in this art that transcends time & religion. The price is a bargain.

Bob Rixon

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3.0 out of 5 stars art, Dec 15 2009

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The Book of Kells was some what of a disappointment to me. The art work from this ancient book is beautiful,but I was expecting more commentary on the work. It also a very thin soft cover book which will in time be creased and damaged. I wanted more backstory since I tend to be a ancient art buff. But if all you are interested in is the art and only wanted to see the intricate designs its fine.

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