OFFER: Buy 2 Get 1 Free on All Clothes, Code B2G1 Ends 22/11 11:59pm SGT

*Apply code B2G1 at checkout to enjoy discount.*The discount is only applicable to clothes. Code expires at 22/11/24 11:59pm SGT. Offer can only be combined with Thryft Club discounts and cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. Offer is subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

Get 10% off all year round! Join Thryft Club
Get 10% off all year round and $10 off your next order! Join Thryft Club
Buy 3 Get Another Free On All Under S$10

Your cart

Your cart is empty

Check out these collections!

Bestselling Fiction
Bestselling Nonfiction
Bestselling Books for Children
Vintage and Rare Books
Vinyl Records
Women's Clothing
Men's Clothing
Sale

Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire

by Jon Ortner, Ian W. Mabbett, James Goodman
RM59.43 MYR Now RM55.69 MYR Save 6% more
Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire
Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire

Visual and historical odyssey through Khmer legacy.

"Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire" isn't just a book; it's a journey to an ancient world preserved in stone, ready to be explored without leaving home. Jon Ortner's captivating photographs, paired with expert historical insights, offer both visual pleasure and educational substance. It could be like walking through the jungles of Cambodia yourself, discovering the majesty of Angkor's ruins with every turn of the page. If you cherish history or have an eye for beauty in ancient architecture, let this be your next must-have.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Sale

Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire

by Jon Ortner, Ian W. Mabbett, James Goodman
RM59.43 MYR Now RM55.69 MYR Save 6% more
ISBN: 9780789207180
Authors: Jon Ortner, Ian W. Mabbett, James Goodman
Publisher: Abbeville Press
Date of Publication: 2002-04-26
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: History, Art, Travel
Related Topics: Ancient History, Asia, World History, Architecture, Art History, Photography, History, Travelogue
Goodreads rating: 4.33
(rated by 12 readers)

Description

Built between the 9th and the 13th centuries by a succession of 12 Khmer kings, Angkor spreads over 120 square miles in South-East Asia and includes scores of major architectural sites. In 802, when construction began on Angkor Wat, financed by wealth from rice and trade, Jayavarman II took the throne, initiating an unparalleled period of artistic and architectural achievement, exemplified in the fabled ruins of Angkor, centre of the ancient empire. Among the amazing pyramid-and mandala-shaped shrines preserved in the jungles of Cambodia is Angkor Wat, the world's largest temple, an extraordinarily complex structure filled with iconographic detail and religious symbolism. Perhaps because of the decline of agricultural productivity and the expansion of the Thai Empire, Angkor was abandoned in the 15th century and left to the ravages of time. Today many countries are working to conserve and restore the temples, which have been inaccessible until recently. Now that the civil war has ended, Angkor is being reborn and is an increasingly popular tourist destination. Undaunted by the difficulties of travelling through Cambodia and eastern Thailand, Jon Ortner, accompanied by his wife, Martha, photographed 50 of the most important and unique monuments of the Khmer Empire. His images include spectacular views from the rooftops of its temples, glorious landscapes, and details of inscriptions and art that few have ever seen
Condition guide

Book Condition Guide

Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

Find out more about our process here.

 

Similar Reads

Visual and historical odyssey through Khmer legacy.

"Angkor: Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire" isn't just a book; it's a journey to an ancient world preserved in stone, ready to be explored without leaving home. Jon Ortner's captivating photographs, paired with expert historical insights, offer both visual pleasure and educational substance. It could be like walking through the jungles of Cambodia yourself, discovering the majesty of Angkor's ruins with every turn of the page. If you cherish history or have an eye for beauty in ancient architecture, let this be your next must-have.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.