One of the nicest books of its kind, this is a gorgeous, oversized portrait of the monuments, temples and exquisite sculptures of Angkor. Claude Jacques, who directed much of the site excavation, writes with authority about individual temples, inscriptions and Khmer culture.  (CBD18, $80.00)

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Angkor, Celestial Temples of the Khmer Empire
John Sanday
ART & ARCHITECTURE •  2002 • HARD COVER  • 288 PAGES
Handsomely produced and packaged in a slipcover, this portfolio of 240 striking color photographs by the accomplished Joe Ortner includes accompanying essays on the architecture, history and meaning of Angkor. (CBD31, $95.00)