Lighthouses

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Pub Date 14 May 2021 | Archive Date 15 Apr 2021
Amber Books Ltd, Amber Books

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Lighthouses may stand watchfully over serene waters one day and be bombarded by immense waves the next. They may look out on the most spectacular views, mark the entrance to a busy harbour or be placed in some of the world’s most desolate locations. To seafarers they are guiding lights in dangerous waters, but, once decommissioned, they can acquire an air of mystery. They are the most strictly functional of all civilian buildings and yet they can be surprisingly beautiful and varied in design. Are they square, cylindrical or octagonal? Are they single structures or towers on top of other buildings? Are they made of wood, stone, brick, or concrete? Are they coloured with stripes or bands? From Lake Michigan to the Arctic Circle, from the British Isles to Brazil, Lighthouses celebrates more than 200 structures and the stunning vistas that surround them. Taking examples from all around the world, the book features an immense array of operating and disused lighthouses from the 18th century to the present day, from those marking ocean coastlines to structures besides lakes and on rivers, from lighthouses cloaked in ice to Art Deco classics to tilting structures abandoned in sand dunes. Presented in a handy pocket-sized format, Lighthouses is arranged geographically, with more than 200 colour photographs and captions explaining the construction, operation and history of each entry. 

Lighthouses may stand watchfully over serene waters one day and be bombarded by immense waves the next. They may look out on the most spectacular views, mark the entrance to a busy harbour or be...


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ISBN 9781838860974
PRICE £9.99 (GBP)
PAGES 224

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In this day and age when travel is difficult, books like this one are perfect for armchair excursions! I loved the photography and information in "Lighthouses". I was recently reading a fiction set in a lighthouse and that piqued my interest to learn more about lighthouses around the world - glad I found this one! The images were stellar, some formidable, others just breathtaking, showcasing the age, strength and importance of these structures. It was neat to take a look inside and at some of the machinery as well.

I learned a lot about lighthouses from this book. I did not expected such a variety in shapes, sizes and settings. Not all lighthouses are on islands, separated from the mainland. Some are part of the big landmass itself. Though most lighthouses nowadays are either historic sites or automated, not very long ago, people still used to live in them and watch over the sea.

Thank you to the publisher for providing me a complimentary copy with the request for an honest review. Highly recommend this one for your coffee table!

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This is a beautiful book of lighthouses across the world. It includes the descriptions of the locations and would an excellent coffee table book.

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