| India | 
 enlarge | Author: Dk Publishing
Publisher: DK Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $40.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:   (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 60090
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 376
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.3
Dimensions (in): 12 x 10.2 x 1.6
ISBN: 0756639778
Dewey Decimal Number: 954
EAN: 9780756639778
ASIN: 0756639778
Publication Date: September 1, 2008
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Product Description
Just 60 years after winning independence from British rule, India's economy is booming and the nation is fast becoming a leading global power. With a population of a billion people, India's society is as varied as its awe-inspiring landscape. Home to a dizzying array of languages, ethnic groups, beliefs, and lifestyles, India can seem overwhelming in its complexity. India takes the lid off this cultural melting pot, showing how past events have shaped this diverse but unified nation, where tradition and modernity successfully coexist. Through stunning photography and insightful text, India offers an eye-opening, thought-provoking, and authoritative visual guide to one of the world's most exciting and vibrant nations.
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 Luscious book December 23, 2008
This is not meant to be a light, carry it with you travel guide - but it is truly a beautiful book (both the pictures and the binding). It is a large, heavy book, so be aware that it might not fit on many bookshelves. For us, it was worth making room for!
A wonderful resource December 16, 2008
A beautiful book with a really lovely combination of descriptions and pictures. The pictures are breathtaking without being flashy and the cover is gorgeous.
 Too flashy for me December 12, 2008
I ordered the book understanding that it would be a feast of color and activity (that's India, after all), but I found it to be visual overkill. I had also hoped for DK's signature superb display of information, but it felt like a more standard approach. The real clincher was the cover--it's a sculptured display, with textured fabric in the green and a recessed color photo. I just thought about holding that contrived cover--and how it might wear if the book were well-used--and I decided to send it back. I returned it and am glad I did. The pics are beautiful, but it's all too flashy for me.
India November 19, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is an excellent book. It is full of imformation and has abosolutely gorgeous picutres. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who would like to learn about India or is planning a trip to India.
Beautiful, sweeping overview October 23, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is not a travel guide, but rather a beautiful, sweeping overview of a country with a rich heritage. A great introduction to the many aspects of the Indian culture, covering various regions, landscapes and practices.
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