The Enigma Of Stonehenge
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated meditation on one of the world's most enduring archaeological mysteries, this collaboration between a celebrated novelist and a fine art photographer presents Stonehenge as both a physical monument and a profound symbol of human imagination. John Fowles brings his characteristically lyrical and philosophical prose to bear on the ancient site, arguing that Stonehenge resists definitive explanation and that its power lies precisely in what remains unknowable about it. Barry Brukoff's evocative photography captures the monument across shifting light and seasons, illustrating the timeless, almost otherworldly atmosphere that has drawn pilgrims, scholars, and dreamers to Salisbury Plain for millennia. The tone throughout is contemplative and literary rather than strictly academic, inviting readers to sit with uncertainty and wonder rather than demanding tidy answers. Together, the two artists craft a work that is as much a meditation on mystery itself as it is a study of ancient stones.
Author: John Fowles & Barry Brukoff
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, Jonathan Cape
Genre: Archaeology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated meditation on one of the world's most enduring archaeological mysteries, this collaboration between a celebrated novelist and a fine art photographer presents Stonehenge as both a physical monument and a profound symbol of human imagination. John Fowles brings his characteristically lyrical and philosophical prose to bear on the ancient site, arguing that Stonehenge resists definitive explanation and that its power lies precisely in what remains unknowable about it. Barry Brukoff's evocative photography captures the monument across shifting light and seasons, illustrating the timeless, almost otherworldly atmosphere that has drawn pilgrims, scholars, and dreamers to Salisbury Plain for millennia. The tone throughout is contemplative and literary rather than strictly academic, inviting readers to sit with uncertainty and wonder rather than demanding tidy answers. Together, the two artists craft a work that is as much a meditation on mystery itself as it is a study of ancient stones.