Werner Forman Livres

This illustrated work draws upon a range of evidence to offer a picture of everyday life in Ancient Egypt. It recreates the life of the Ancient Egyptians - farmers, fishermen, hunters, artisans, builders, priests, scribes and others - from conception and birth to death and burial.

The Cheyennes, Arapahos, Crows, Blackfoot, and Sioux are among the many tribes of the Great Plains of North America. This magnificent volume, filled with Bancroft-Hunt's evocative text and Forman's spectacular photography, presents a vivid image of these remarkable civilizations. 112 color photographs.

Documents the treasures and ancient arts of pharaonic Egypt, with many of the underlying principles of past aromatherapy techniques still striking a chord today. Exquisite containers are pictured alongside recipes for scents most prized by the elite. Also included are details of fragrant remedies and the origins of aromatherapy, as well as a chapter on the art of ancient Egyptian cosmetics. All the objects in this volume were photographed from private collections and museums in 11 cities around the world.

This intriguing portrait of an alien world captures the varying moods of medieval Japan, the way of the samurai.