The Golden Lands - Book information

ARCHITECTURE OF THE BUDDHIST WORLD
THE GOLDEN LANDS
by Vikram Lall
Published by JF Publishing in partnership with Abbeville Press
ABOUT THE SERIES
This is the first ever book series focusing solely on the architecture of
Buddhism, exploring historical and modern sites across the world. In large
format, abundantly illustrated with new photography and unique architectural
diagrams, these books will delight readers already interested in architectural
interpretation and the arts of Buddhism, while exciting new generations of
travellers and historians.
"The Golden Lands", released September 2014, is the
first book in the series and covers the history and
architecture of important Buddhist sites in Myanmar
(Burma), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and
Indonesia.
Featuring newly modelled, detailed architectural diagrams.
SITES FEATURED IN DETAIL:
Myanmar: Manuha; Pitaka Taik; Nan Hpaya; Ananda; Shwezigon;
Somingyi.
Vietnam: Dau Pagoda; But Thap; Chua Mot Cot; Thay Temple.
Indonesia: Borobudur; Candi Mendut; Candi Kalasan; Candi Sewu.
Cambodia: Preah Khan; Ta Prohm; Neak Pean.
Thailand: Wat Phra Si Sanphet; Amphoe Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya;
Wat Mahathat; Wat Arun; Wat Suthat; Wat Hong Ratanaram.
Laos: Vat Mai; Vat Xieng Thong; Tat Luang.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vikram Lall is a partner and the principal architect of Lall & Associates, a leading architectural firm in New Delhi. Also a
teacher and scholar, he has lectured on architectural history and theory at institutions worldwide. The present series represents
the summation of his twenty-five years of intensive research into Buddhist architecture.
Meet the author in our London book signing events: 1st September the V&A Museum Bookshop; 3rd September the Buddhist
Society, Ecclestone Square; 4th September the RIBA Bookshop, Portland Place. Please check our website for event details.
ORDERING THE BOOK
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Published September 2014; Hardcover, 280 pages; More than 300 full-color illustrations.
ISBN: 978-0-7892-1194-1 (N America, Europe) and 978-967-0138-03-9 (International / Direct)
Distributed in the UK by Perseus Books. RRP £60.00
Available in all good bookshops; or order online direct from the publisher.
Institutional discounts available for multiple orders: please enquire - golden-lands-book@architectureofbuddhism.com
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