9780520073821 - The Aerial Atlas of Ancient Crete (12 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st ed. photos, index, xix, 318p. Original cloth (green backed in black). dj (acetate). 31 cm. Heavy. Foreign postage would be expensive.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

First Printing; Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. B/W and Color Illustrations & Maps; 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 1 1/2"; xix, 318 pages; Hard cover has a green cloth spine with white lettering. Very slight edge rubbing to boards. DJ is heavy clear plastic [acetate? ] with some scuffing, scratching. Grey endpapers. Pages are clean and tight. Lavishly illustrated with dozens of color photographs and dozens of b/w drawings. 'This book marks an astonishing achievement in ancient Greek archaeology. Using twin cameras suspended from a 33-foot, four-finned balloon, Wilson and Ellie Myers have been able to photograph 44 archaeological sites on Crete from a much lower altitude than is possible from helicopters or airplanes. The result is stunning. The breathtaking high-resolution photographs reveal new information and correct mistaken assumptions about these ancient sites. The Atlas will cause scholars to rethink their notions about the Minoan culture of Crete, which with its linear A writing, widespread sea trade, elaborate palaces, and unique art was crucial to the development of western civilization. For archaeologists of the future, the Atlas photographs preserve important information that is being lost each year through gradual erosion of the sites. For each site entry there are aerial views and a corresponding drawn plan, each shedding light on the other; a detailed description of the site (its significance, relationship to the local topography and geology, and excavation history) ; and a comprehensive research bibliography. The descriptions prepared by the international community of Cretan archaeologists under the guidance of regional specialist Gerald Cadogan reflect the latest available information on the sites of the Minoans and those who succeeded them. Indeed, the text entries and the chapter on Crete by Cadogan are in themselves a major contribution to scholarship.' Glossary; index. Very oversized/7#.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First. 12 X 0.75 X 11.88 inches; 348 pages.

1992, Classical Studies, Middle East, University of California, 318 p., very good cloth and clear plastic dustjacket, will require extra postage.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. 1st printing with complete number line. Like new hardcover. Text and photos are unmarked and clean. Pages crisp, illustrations bright. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square. Still looks new. Clear dust jacket has very light rubbing. Includes original box that the book came in. From a private collection. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Not available for priority/expedited shipping. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges may apply for international shipping.

Condition: Good. Original cloth with mounted plate, gilt lettered spine, transparent dust jacket, illustrated with photographs in colour, maps, slipcase, square (circa 32x32cm).; Original box/slipcase seriously worn; sides box taped together; part of one side box missing.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition.

Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. Larger 4to pp. 319, "This book marks an astonishing achievement in ancient Greek archaeology. Using twin cameras suspended from a 33-foot, four-finned balloon, Wilson and Ellie Myers have been able to photograph 44 archaeological sites on Crete from a much lower altitude than is possible from helicopters or airplanes. The result is stunning. The breathtaking high-resolution photographs? book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. xix, 318 pp. Dustjacket. LCC: 9120649.

Hardcover. Condition: New. This book marks an astonishing achievement in ancient Greek archaeology. Using twin cameras suspended from a 33-foot, four-finned balloon, Wilson and Ellie Myers have been able to photograph 44 archaeological sites on Crete from a much lower altitude than is possible from helicopters or airplanes. The result is stunning. The breathtaking high-resolution photographs reveal new information and correct mistaken assumptions about these ancient sites. The 'Atlas' will cause scholars to rethink their notions about the Minoan culture of Crete, which with its linear A writing, widespread sea trade, elaborate palaces, and unique art was crucial to the development of western civilization. For archaeologists of the future, the 'Atlas' photographs preserve important information that is being lost each year through gradual erosion of the sites.For each site entry there are aerial views and a corresponding drawn plan, each shedding light on the other; a detailed description of the site (its significance, relationship to the local topography and geology, and excavation history); and a comprehensive research bibliography. The descriptions prepared by the international community of Cretan archaeologists under the guidance of regional specialist Gerald Cadogan reflect the latest available information on the sites of the Minoans and those who succeeded them. Indeed, the text entries and the chapter on Crete by Cadogan are in themselves a major contribution to scholarship.Together, text and photographs, which offer a unique grouping of related sites for comparative study, provide a significant advance in archaeological method. The work will be welcomed by archaeologists in the field as well as by scholars of ancient Greek civilization. With its introductory chapters, accessible style, and magnificent photographs, the 'Atlas' will also appeal to the archaeological tourist and the armchair traveler. 'This marvelous and uniquely comprehensive book sets a new, high standard of excellence in the study of Greek archaeology.'--Ronald S. Stroud, University of California, Berkeley Never opened!!!

Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Printing. 318pp/illus. "Using twin cameras suspended from a 33-foot, four-finned balloon, Wilson and Ellie Myers have been able to photograph 44 archaeological sites on Crete from a much lower altitude than is possible from helicopters or airplanes. The result is stunning. The breathtaking high-resolution photographs reveal new information and correct mistaken assumptions about these ancient sites. The Atlas will cause scholars to rethink their notions about the Minoan culture of Crete, which with its linear A writing, widespread sea trade, elaborate palaces, and unique art was crucial to the development of western civilization. For archaeologists of the future, the Atlas photographs preserve important information that is being lost each year through gradual erosion of the sites. For each site entry there are aerial views and a corresponding drawn plan, each shedding light on the other; a detailed description of the site (its significance, relationship to the local topography and geology, and excavation history); and a comprehensive research bibliography. The descriptions prepared by the international community of Cretan archaeologists under the guidance of regional specialist Gerald Cadogan reflect the latest available information on the sites of the Minoans and those who succeeded them. Indeed, the text entries and the chapter on Crete by Cadogan are in themselves a major contribution . Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.