New Egyptology Titles Journey Through the Afterlife
Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
EDITED BY JOHN H. TAYLOR
A magnificent, lavishly illustrated book exploring the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead papyri. 320 pages, 240 colour illustrations 978 0 7141 1989 2, HB, £45 978 0 7141 1993 9, PB, £30 Available October 2010
Egyptian Mummies JOHN H. TAYLOR
A short, illustrated guide to the ever-fascinating topic of Egyptian Mummies, by an international expert. 160 pages, 120 colour illustrations. 978 0 7141 5058 1, PB, £9.99 Available November 2010
Spells for Eternity The ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead JOHN H. TAYLOR
An attractive short introduction to the Books of the Dead – the collections of magical spells that the Egyptians believed would help them safely reach their afterlife. 128 pages, 120 colour illustrations 978 0 7141 1990 8, PB, £9.99 Available October 2010
Hunefer and his Book of the Dead RICHARD PARKINSON
This beautifully illustrated book follows the ancient Egyptian man Hunefer (‘Mr Happy-Day’) on his magical journey to the Afterlife, exploring Ancient Egyptian beliefs about religion, life and death. 48 pages, 58 colour illustrations. 978 0 7141 3142 9, PB, £4.99 Available October 2010
The Complete Book of the Dead of Hunefer
A Papyrus Pullout RICHARD PARKINSON
This ancient Egyptian ‘Book of the Dead’ papyrus is reproduced for the first time in its entire length as a pullout illustration. 8 pages and 14 pullout
Who were the Pharaohs STEPHEN QUIRK E
A classic and informative guide to the major pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, their names and their cartouches. 112 pages, 40 colour, 250 b/w illustrations 978 0 7141 3143 6, PB, £7.99 Reissue – available October 2010
978 0 7141 1994 6, PB, £3.99 Available October 2010
The Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead R. O. FAULKNER
An authoritative and clear translations of the spells and prayers from the Papyrus of Ani, illustrated with photographs of painted vignettes from a wide range of Book of the Dead papyri. 192 pages, 100 colour, 45 b/w illustrations 978 0 7141 1992 2, PB, £16.99 Reissue – available October 2010
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Dictionary of Ancient Egypt IAN SHAW AND PAUL NICHOLSON
The classic, celebrated reference work, now with more colour photographs and packed with 700 entries, in a newly enlarged and fully revised edition. 365 pages, 500 illustrations 978 0 7141 1980 9, HB, £25 Updated and revised 2008