ANCIENT BRITISH ROCK ART by Chris Mansell ( 9781904263562 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

ANCIENT BRITISH ROCK ART
A GUIDE TO INDIGENOUS STONE CARVINGS

By:

Chris Mansell

Format:

Paperback

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£6.95

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£5.73

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£1.22

ISBN 10:

1904263569

ISBN 13:

9781904263562

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Publisher:

WOODEN BOOKS

Pub. date:

1 October, 2007

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Description:

Britain hides a remarkable native artistic tradition - mysterious rock carvings which date far back into the misty age of stone circles. In this beautiful little book, artist and petroglyph hunter Chris Mansell discusses the possible purpose and meaning of these archaic and enigmatic markings.

Synopsis:

Britain hides a remarkable native artistic tradition - mysterious rock carvings which date far back into the misty age of stone circles. In some parts of Scotland you can dig up the turf almost anywhere to find the ancient rocks beneath carpeted in these incredible glyphs. In this beautiful little book, artist and petroglyph hunter Chris Mansell discusses the possible purpose and meaning of these archaic and enigmatic markings, using his own drawings alongside exquisite rare old lithographs. WOODEN BOOKS are small but packed with information. "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

Illustrations:

Illustrations, map

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Imprint:

Wooden Books

Prizes:

Winner of New York Book Show Award 2007.

Returns:

Returnable

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