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Transcript of Monaco Books Catalogue
Cata lo g u e 2 012 –2 013
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s 400 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN: 978 389944 6203
uS$ 50.00 S$ 65.00 RM 160.00
europe’s greatest PlacesAn inspirational journey through the ‘old continent’, EUROPE’S
GREATEST PLACES captures the magic and magnificence of
every location worth visiting.
It roams from must-see blockbusters such as Venice and
Paris to exquisite tucked-away gems that relatively few people
visit, like the impressive waterfalls of The Plitvice Lakes, the
magnificent monasteries of Moldavia and the romantic Douro
Valley in Portugal.
Highlights• Over 2,000 breathtaking photographs whet the appetite
for adventure
• A wealth of astonishing facts
• The armchair traveller’s dream companion
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s 256 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN 978 389944 8856
uS$ 40.00 S$ 50.00 RM 125.00
the World’s greatest CruisesThis lavishly illustrated book features a refined selection of 18
carefully researched cruises to dream destinations. The book
includes classic routes such as the Northwest Passage, exotic
cruises in the Caribbean, river cruises on the Nile and island
hopping in the Aegean Sea.
Each route is described in detail including the full itinerary
and the region’s scenic, historical and cultural highlights.
Each cruise is plotted on specially drawn maps. Each stop is
numbered and shown on the map together with key sights
along the way and recommended excursions. Information
panels provide useful travel information ranging from the length
of the cruise to weather conditions and detailed town plans
are also included. Over 1,000 breath-taking photos bring each
cruise and destination to life.
Highlights• Selection of the most scenic cruises
• Lavishly illustrated
• Packed with useful facts and information
• An inspirational book for seasoned and first-time cruisers alike
uS$ 60.00 S$ 79.90 RM 195.00
also in the series
the World’s greatest PlacesHuman beings have become increasingly mobile in recent years. Modern travel makes
it possible for more of us than ever to cross the inhospitable landscapes of Antarctica,
explore attractions of Bali, make new friends in distant cities, jet to Singapore or Dubai for
a business meeting, or discover the beauty of Cape Town and Bora Bora.
People travel for a wide variety of reasons: in pursuit of relaxation or heart-pounding
thrills, in search of unspoiled natural landscapes or ancient monuments.
The World’s Greatest Places is a wonderful journey from the volcanic mountains of
Iceland to the natural wonders of Africa, from the rapidly expanding cities of East Asia to
the ancient capitals of Europe, from the homeland of indigenous peope in the Amazon
rainforest to the mighty monuments of the Middle East.
Highlights• The world’s most fascinating travel destinations in a single volume
• Amazing full colour photos take you to all these idyllic locations
• Informative texts provide astonishing additional facts and insights.
s ISBN 978-389-9445-35-0 672 pages, Hardback
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s 256 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm Hardback with dustjacket ISBN: 978 389944 9082
uS$ 35.00 S$ 49.00 RM 122.00
the Prague BookPrague is both a cosmopolitan metropolis and a medieval
masterpiece. From 10th-century beginnings to the Velvet
Revolution, its fascinating 1,000-year history is revealed in
its beautiful buildings, streets and squares. The Prague Book
journeys through the places and history of the Czech capital,
with informative writing and superb colour photographs,
including gatefold panoramic views. A stunning portrait,
The Prague Book does full justice to this captivating city. As
Franz Kafka once put it, “Prague does not let go”.
Highlights• Breathtaking images, some in fold-out format, capture the
• essence of the city
• Special features and interesting facts bring to life the city’s
• glorious past and present
• An inspiring gift or the perfect souvenir
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also in the series
the london Book the New York BookThis lavishly illustrated series of books will take readers on
a memorable journey to the well-known metropolises of
London and New York. From historical sites to the distinctive
neighbourhoods, take a close look at the iconic structures that
make these cities unique.
Highlights• Breathtaking images, some in gatefold format,
capture the essence of the remarkable city
• Fascinating facts and a historical timeline bring
to life the city’s past and present
• An inspiring gift or the perfect souvenir
s ISBN 978-389-9445-38-1 240 pages
s ISBN 978-389-9446-17-3 256 pages
the Ireland BookIreland has it all – outstanding landscapes, vibrant cities and a
rich cultural heritage. In this book, insightful text and stunning
photography, some in gatefold format, explore its diversity,
from the Georgian squares of Dublin to the monastic site
of Cloncmanoise, from the myth-steeped Hill of Tara to the
thrilling west coast. But Ireland is as much about the warmth
of its people as it is about its sights, and The Ireland Book also
celebrates its fascinating culture, from atmospheric Galway
pubs and traditional Irish music to the haunts of writers and
poets such as James Joyce and W.B. Yeats.
Highlights• Stunning photographs and informative text capture the
• Essence of this romantic land
• Fold-out poster-size panoramas highlight particular sights
• An inspiring gift or the perfect souvenir
256 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm Hardback with dustjacket ISBN 978 389944 7804
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uS$ 35.00 S$ 49.90RM 122.00
256 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm Hardback with dustjacket ISBN 978 389944 7798
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uS$ 35.00 S$ 49.90RM 122.00
the Paris Book Paris is city of splendour, elegance, and romance; cosmopolitan
and colourful. This sumptuously illustrated book celebrates
its glory on the Grands Boulevards and Champs Elysées,
and captures its cultural heartbeat in the artists’ quarter
of Montmartre and the Quartier Latin on the Left Bank.
The Paris Book dips into superb museums and galleries; visits
opulent theatres, grand restaurants and bohemian cafés;
browses the city’s flea markets, book- shops and chic boutiques;
and cruises along the Seine. As Hemingway said, Paris is “a
moveable feast”.
Highlights• Breathtaking images, some in gatefold format, convey the
• Beauty and essence of the French capital
• Special features and interesting facts bring to life the
• City’s past and present
uS$ 35.00 S$ 49.90RM 122.00
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s 464 pages Dimensions: 185 x 266 mm Flexibound ISBN: 978 389944 6357
uS$ 25.00 S$ 35.00 RM 85.00
DISCoVeR FRaNCeThis wonderful country at the heart of Europe is extraordinarily
diverse, from the Celtic and Gallo cultures of Brittany to
the glittering metropolis of Paris, from the high peaks of the
Pyrenees and the Alps to stunning Atlantic and Mediterranean
beaches.
The first and largest section of the book features 12 of the
country’s most scenic drives such as the classic wine routes
through Burgundy or Champagne.
These are followed by an introduction to France’s 35 official
UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a comprehensive atlas
section.
Highlights• 12 of the most beautiful drives through France
• A dedicated section on France’s 35 official UNESCO World
• Heritage sites
• Stunning photographs, some in gatefold format
• Detailed touring maps
• A comprehensive road atlas
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256 pages + city map Dimensions: 169 x 119 mm Hardback
uS$ 15.95 S$ 18.60 RM 45.00
s ISBN 978 389944 7750
s ISBN 978-389-9446-75-3 256 pages + city map
s ISBN 978-389-9446-76-0 256 pages + city map
INguIDeS Innovative, up-to-date travel guides in a practical pocket format.
Stylish and incisive, Inguides are the perfect travel companion.
– Evocative images showcase key sights, presenting an
inspiring visual overview.
– Lively text reveals the hidden surprises as well as the main
attractions of each destination, and sheds light on its people,
art, culture and quirks.
– Fresh ideas on where to sleep, eat and shop, including a
host of useful websites, help travellers make the best choices
during their stay.
– Annotated walking tours guide visitors through the most
interesting areas, linking the main sights and taking in
outstanding architecture, cool museums, atmospheric
squares and gardens along the way.
– Independent exploring is made easy through clear and
detailed maps. A separate city plan shows all the highlights
from the guide.
Highlights• Stylish embossed leather-effect cover
• Elastic band closure
• Bookmark
• Expandable storage pocket in inside cover
also in the series
s ISBN 978 389944 7767
s ISBN 978 389944 7774
s ISBN 978-389-9446-73-9 288 pages + city map
s ISBN 978-389-9446-72-2 256 pages + city map
s ISBN 978-389-9446-74-6 256 pages + city map
ISBN 978-389-9446-71-5256 pages + city map
s
Dimensions: 169 x 119 mmHardback
uS$ 15.95 S$ 18.60 RM 45.00
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Capital Cities europe
This fascinating journey through Europe’s capitals reveals the
common ground that unites them – and the differences that
make them unique.
It explores the ancient glories of Athens and Rome, where
Western civilisation was born, exciting global metropolises like
Paris and Moscow, and the smaller capitals such as Stockholm,
Riga, Dublin or Sofia – known for their fine architecture, rich
culture or urban style. It also travels to places like Bratislava and
Ljubljana, the capitals of recently independent countries, as
they proudly embrace their new roles.
Lavishly illustrated, this book celebrates each of Europe’s
capitals, from Amsterdam to Zagreb; a gazetteer provides
fascinating facts and essential information.
Highlights• All 48 European capitals
• Over 500 stunning images by leading photographers
• Special gazetteer section with interesting facts and figures
s 240 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN 978-389-9446-22-7
uS$ 25.00S$ 34.90RM 85.00
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the World Pocket atlas
A complete World Atlas in handy pocket format with luxury,
leather-look cover, available in 2 different colours. Featuring
up-to-the-minute physical and political world maps, together
with reference maps showing energy resources, vegetation,
climate and population statistics. Complemented by a
comprehensive country encyclopaedia with facts, figures and
national flags. Compact, informative and top of the range.
Highlights• Luxury leather-look finish
• Elastic fastener and ribbon bookmark
• Handy, expandable inner pocket for notes
• Up-to-the-minute physical and political mapping
• Key facts and figures
s ISBN 978-389-9445-87-9 s ISBN 978-389-9445-86-2 s ISBN 978-389-9445-88-6
s ISBN 978-389-9445-85-5
s 256 pages Dimensions: 169 x 119 mm Leather-bound
uS$ 15.00 S$ 19.90 RM 49.00
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the World Heritage
There are 892 sites in the world with UNESCO World Heritage
status, ranging from Stone Age wall paintings and Inca ruins to
spectacular landscapes like the Grand Canyon and the hiding
places of endangered species such as the giant panda.
The World Heritage includes them all – their origins, historical
development and their significance in the world today. More
than 1,000 colour photographs, as well as many maps, make
this a superb reference to the natural and cultural icons of
the planet.
Highlights• 892 official UNESCO sites
• Over 1,000 beautiful images, illustrating each World
Heritage site
• Comprehensive information on all sites
• Clear maps pinpointing sites at a glance
s 528 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN 978-389-9446-19-7
uS$ 49.90 S$ 65.00RM 150.00
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the Book of Nature
The world‘s unique treasures include the last paradise
animal kingdoms, fantastic geological formations or natural
landscapes that today earn the protection of the global
community. Facing the advance of worldwide environmental
destruction, in 1972 UNESCO‘s General Conference in Paris
adopted the “Convention Concerning the Protection of
the World Cultural and Natural Heritage”. Now, 660 cultural
heritage sites and 191 natural sites are on the UNESCO list, with
25 of them counting as cultural and natural heritage sites.
The Book of Nature gives concise, detailed descriptions
and abundant, large-size colour illustrations of all 191 world
natural heritage sites. From Norway‘s fjords and the primeval
beech forests in Europe‘s Carpathians to the majestic national
parks of North America, the trail continues to protected areas
in the South American Andes and the Amazon rainforests or
East Africa’s wildlife reserves and the last sanctuaries for the
Siberian tiger, Indian rhinoceros and orang-utans in Asia. Extra
pages also feature details of highly endangered species.
Highlights• Vivid descriptions of all UNESCO Natural Heritage sites
• illustrated with stunning photography
• Illuminating and intriguing fact files for each site
• Revealing spotlight on endangered species
s 528 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN 978-389-9445-40-4
uS$ 49.90 S$ 65.00RM 150.00
s 560 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN 978-389-9446-18-0
uS$ 49.90 S$ 65.00RM 150.00
terra Maxima – amazing Facts of Nature
Lavishly illustrated, this compendium of amazing facts
explores the widest, highest, longest, strongest and largest
phenomena on Planet Earth. It ranges from the world’s deepest
oceans to its tallest peaks, from its most volatile volcanoes to its
mightiest waterfalls.
Celebrating Nature’s superlatives and extremes, the book
also features the record-breakers of the animal and plant
kingdoms, from ocean giants to the world’s largest flowering
plants, all spectacularly captured by leading photographers.
Highlights• Packed with amazing geographical, botanical and
zoological facts
• Over 1,000 pictures by the world’s foremost wildlife
photographers
• Impressive NASA satellite images
• An ideal gift and reference for all the family
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s 544 pages Dimensions: 185 x 226 mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN 978-389-9446-64-7
uS$ 29.90 S$ 37.50 RM 90.00
Dream Destinations of the World
The whole world in one book, from the plains of Africa to the
rainforests of the Amazon, from the fire-breathing volcanoes
of Iceland to the blue lagoons of the Caribbean, from the
glittering skylines of Asia to the medieval cities of Tuscany,
and from the frozen glaciers of Patagonia to the coral reefs
of Oceania.
Dream Destinations of the World presents the most
beautiful regions and destinations on earth in an innovative,
contemporary format.
Highlights• The most beautiful travel routes and destinations
• Breathtaking images
• Natural and cultural highlights
• Important travel information
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s 544 pages Dimensions: 185 x 226 mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN 978-389-9446-65-4
uS$ 29.90 S$ 37.50 RM 90.00
Dream Destinations of europe
Judging from the travel choices made by tourists from all over
the world, Europe is the most attractive continent on earth.
Fantastic fjords, magnificent highlands, idyllic beaches,
captivating rivers, impressive prehistoric settlements, imposing
churches and monasteries, mighty fortresses and majestic
castles, bustling cities and romantic villages, world-famous
museums and theatres, charming landscapes and dramatic
skylines – Europe has an endless wealth and diversity of
fascinating destinations to offer.
The new illustrated Dream Destinations of Europe,
presenting the outstanding destinations in every region of
Europe in an innovative, contemporary format, gives you the
opportunity to experience for yourself all the most beautiful
locations in this enchanting region of the world.
Highlights• The most beautiful travel routes and destinations
• Breathtaking images
• Natural and cultural highlights
• Important travel information
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s 544 pages Dimensions: 185 x 226 mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN 978-389-9446-66-1
uS$ 29.90 S$ 37.50 RM 90.00
Dream Routes of the World
Dream Routes of the World presents the most beautiful journeys
on earth, from the North Cape Route in Norway to the Garden
Route in South Africa, from Central Asia’s legendary Silk Road
to Australia’s Stuart Highway, and from the Alaska Highway in
North America to the Inca Road in South America.
The world’s most exciting destinations are illustrated with
lavish color photography, and the sights and exact route of
each journey are described in full detail. The book concludes
with a section comprising city maps and information on
weather, the best times to travel, and local traffic regulations,
enabling you to plan every aspect of your journey with ease.
Highlights• The most beautiful travel routes and destinations
• Breathtaking images
• Natural and cultural highlights
• Important travel information
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s 496 pages Dimensions: 185 x 226 mm Hardback with dust jacket ISBN 978-389-9446-67-8
uS$ 29.90 S$ 37.50RM 90.00
Dream Routes of the americas Dream Routes of the Americas – the ideal combination of
illustrated guide and travel book – offers you meticulously
researched tours of the most fascinating destinations in the
“New World”, taking in magnificent natural landscapes, unique
cultural treasures, bustling cities and quiet, sleepy villages
along the way.
The particular history, culture, and scenery of each country
and region is described in detail and illustrated with a wealth of
awe-inspiring photographs in this captivating book.
Highlights• The most beautiful travel routes and destinations
• Breathtaking images
• Natural and cultural highlights
• Important travel information
uS$ 35.00 S$ 49.90RM 122.00
Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm
uS$ 25.00 S$ 34.90 RM 85.00
160 pages Dimensions: 295 x 231 mm Hardback with dust jacket
Dream Routes
This superb series is aimed at travellers wanting to experience
the world but off the beaten track. Dream Routes covers
the most exciting routes that promise travellers the richest
experiences. Each route is described in detail with lavish
illustrations. Practical information on the length of each route,
climates, the best time to visit and local traffic regulations
makes travel planning easy. Special maps illustrate each
route clearly, and breathtaking photos by the world‘s best
photographers capture the beauty of the fascinating places
along the routes. Additional information on cities or national
parks is provided in a special section.
Highlights• Adventure travel brought to life in words and pictures
• Practical tips for staying off the beaten track
• Complete with a detailed road atlas
s ISBN 978-389-9445-34-3 256 pages Hardback with dust jacket
ISBN 978-389-9445-76-3 256 pages Hardback
s ISBN 978-389-9445-39-8
s ISBN 978-389-9445-36-7
s ISBN 978-389-9445-37-4
s ISBN 978-389-9445-34-3 336 pages Hardback
Fascinating Cities
Each volume contains more than 500 breathtaking photos
by the world‘s best urban photographers – many of them as
double-page panoramas – that will take you on a fascinating
tour through each city, introducing you to the attractions,
people, culture and unique atmosphere. Comprehensive
captions provide detailed information on each image.
Special pages devoted to art, culture, customs and more
make for fascinating insights.
Each volume in this outstanding series starts off with an
introduction to the city‘s history. The most important periods are
illustrated in a timeline, including the rulers, citizens, architects
and artists, explaining how each city‘s unique spirit and
character have evolved over the centuries.
Highlights• Launching with Berlin, Paris and Rome
• Spectacular images and absorbing facts provide a
revealing insight into vibrant world cities
• Historical timeline and up-to-the-minute travel tips
• An armchair traveller’s essential guide or the perfect gift
and souvenir
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