George Michell

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1.		The Majesty of Mughal Decoration: The Art and Architecture of Islamic India from Thames & Hudson Price: $40.95 Customer Review: I bought this after reading a brief but favorable mention in the NY Times. The interdisciplinary approach (from architecture --mainly 17th century-- to ceramics, metalwork, etc.) is unusual and interesting, and the photography is exquisite. Frankly I wish I had experienced this book before my visit... more info	Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

2.		The Hindu Temple: An Introduction to Its Meaning and Forms from University Of Chicago Press Price: $18.00 Customer Review: Michell is an extremely careful and conscientious chronicler of this difficult, dense subject. He writes unusually well - absolutely clear English - and makes his way through a wide array of topics. Invaluable to the student of the subject.	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

3.		Architecture of the Islamic World: Its History and Social Meaning from Thames & Hudson Price: $29.16 Customer Review: A Person who just starts to learn something about Islamic culture should read it. For people who knows a lot the catalogue at the second part of the book would be helpful but it is also not complete.	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

4.		Princely Rajasthan: Rajput Palaces and Mansions from Vendome Press Price: $45.50	Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

5.		Hindu Art and Architecture (World of Art) from Thames & Hudson Price: $18.95 Customer Review: Michell - the author of a text on this topic - has here provided a lovely picture book with careful commentary on this spectacular art. Prints are attractively reproduced and well chosen, and the writing is excellent. Highly recommended to anyone exploring the topic.	Customer Rating: 2.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

6.		Vijayanagara: Splendour in Ruins from Mapin Publishing Price: $44.10	Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

7.		The Royal Palaces of India from Thames & Hudson Price: $26.37 Customer Review: A very well done book on a fascinating subject. The text is very interesting and the images are well conceived, the exterior and interior photographs are equally well done. India is blessed with amazing buildings and these palaces certainly reassert this fact. India is a land influenced by centuries... more info	Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0 Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

8.		Kashgar: Oasis City on China's Old Silk Road from Frances Lincoln Price: $31.50	Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

9.		The Palaces of Rajasthan from Frances Lincoln Publishers	Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

10.		Australia City Living from Thames & Hudson Price: $27.60 Customer Review: This handsome production is a collaboration between two architecture enthusiasts who have studied architecture & happened to be good in photography too! It contains 390 striking colour illustrations. For those that were accustomed to Crocodile Dundee in the 80s, Australia has moved forward with... more info	Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 Click here for more information Buy from: United Kingdom

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