Book of Going Forth by Day Boo

Faulkner, Raymond

ISBN 10: 0811807673 / ISBN 13: 9780811807678

Published by Chronicle Books, 2000

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00109516683

Synopsis:

For millennia, the culture and philosophy of the ancient Egyptians have fascinated artists, historians, and spiritual seekers throughout the world. Now, with this deluxe edition, the legendary 3,500-year-old Papyrus of Anithe most beautiful of the ornately illustrated Egyptian funerary scrolls ever discoveredhas been restored in its original sequences of text and artwork, using the latest advances in computer-imaging technology. Four exquisitely illustrated gatefold spreads and an acclaimed translation by two noted Egyptologists showcase the Papyrus's elaborately bordered images and convey its intended sense of motion and meaning in a way that other books on the subject cannot begin to match. For both lay readers and scholars interested in a wide range of topicsfrom mysticism and philosophy to anthropology and astronomythis sumptuous and accessible new volume will be an essential acquisition.

About the Author: Carol Andrews has been a curator in the Department of Egyptian Antiquities at the British Museum since 1971.

James Wasserman is an author and book designer in New York City whose innovative vision shaped the unique format of this book.

Dr. Ogden Goelet is assistant professor of Egyptian Language and Literature at New York University and has written extensively on the subject of Egyptology.

Dr. Raymond Faulkner (1894-1982) renowned British Egyptologist was a major contributor to the field of Egyptian philology, the translator of many important texts, and the author of numerous scholarly publications.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Book of Going Forth by Day Boo
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition