Ireland: A Luminous Beauty

Karen said Great book, great pictures!. We bought this book for my mother-in-law. My husband and I are going to visit Ireland next year and my 9Great book, great pictures! Karen We bought this book for my mother-in-law. My husband and I are going to visit Ireland next year and my 94 year old mother-in-law is an armchair traveler. While not a travel guide or trip planning book, we wanted to have her look at places in Ireland that she would visit if she was going with us, and to give us suggestions about inte. year old mother-in-law is an armchair traveler. While not a travel guide or trip planning book, we wanted to have her look at places in Ireland that she would visit if she was going with us, and to give us suggestions about inte. "Ireland Revisited." according to Quickvick. This was purchased as a gift.According to the recipient, it is beautiful, bringing back memories of her past adventures.. Five Stars SF Mom Love the book. Pictures are breath taking

And none more so than Ireland's. Many of the photographs were taken in the early morning light or as the sun set. Ireland's light floods the landscape, luring the senses with a restless presence. From the ancient stone monuments of the Boyne Valley to the treacherous stone steps of Skellig Michael; from the distinctive columns of the Giant's Causeway and the spectacularly sited Dunluce Castle ruins to lush, green countryside and fields of heather; from the limestone of the Burren (the rockiest part of Ireland) to exuberant stretches of flowers and gardens; from a moody sea and crashing surf to massive stone cliffs battered by the relentless pounding of the waves, and from steely rivers to tranquil lakes, it's all here.The Irish respond to this dramatic environment by transforming it into one that solidifies and enriches their own sense of place. We all have this instinct to create our own space, but the Irish have made an art of it. Through the ancient, natural, and cultivated landscapes, surrounded by history and legend, we discover and celebrate the spirit of Ireland and its luminous beauty.. It is as though an unseen hand directs the wind, the clouds, and the light to harness our attention.Ireland: A Luminous Beauty is a collection of stunning full-color photographs by some of Ireland's fines

This book is a treasure; a treat for the soul.” Ruth Moran, Tourism Ireland“If you can't take a trip anytime soon, just open this book for a virtual visit. From the stunning icons of the ancient world to the dramatic landscapes of the natural world and the indelible sense of place of the cultivated world Ireland: A Luminous Beauty quietly draws us into the ever-changing magical light and wind-swept skies of Ireland, celebrating a spirit rich with imagination and style. The book is just so different from all the others of its kind that it brings a smile to my face every time I browse in it, giving me a feeling that Leslie and I have produced a beautiful and exciting evocation of Ireland as it was-and is.

Harbison is currently Honorary Academic Editor of the Royal Irish Academy, of which he has been Vice-President. He is the author of many books on Ireland's art and archaeology, including Ancient Ireland, The Golden Age of Irish Art, as well as Spectacular Ireland and Ireland's Treasures, edited by Leslie Conron Carola.LESLIE CONRON CAROLA, writer, editor, and book producer, is the editor of TheIrish: A Treasury of Art and Literature. Former Chai