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Abandoned Palaces: Great Houses, Mansions, Estates and Hotels Suspended in Time by Michael Kerrigan
veecaswell's review against another edition
4.0
Abandoned Palaces tells the stories behind dilapidated structures from all around the world. From ancient Roman villas to the French colonial hill station in Cambodia that was one of the final refuges of the Khmer Rouge.
Captivated incredibly through these many photos, it’s hard to believe some of these were left to rack and ruin over hundreds of years. From the incredible tilework of Sammezzano Castle to the incredible beauty of Castle Saunderson, this book captures incredible buildings that have been left to the elements - haunting and brilliant at the same time.
Throughout the book we are given brief insights into these buildings and their history, giving you space to wonder and research these buildings - I certainly have and it makes me want to go and rescue as many as possible, it makes me glad in some ways we have The National Trust that ensures that stately homes in the UK are rescued and preserved.
From the stunning Bozkow Palace to the Presidential Palace in Gbadolite, CAR, this book covers every corner of the world and it’s spots of wonder that are left to the wilds, and it makes for a interesting and thought provoking read from beginning to end. (My only wish is there was a page of further reading!).

(I received an ARC from Betgalley for honest review).
Captivated incredibly through these many photos, it’s hard to believe some of these were left to rack and ruin over hundreds of years. From the incredible tilework of Sammezzano Castle to the incredible beauty of Castle Saunderson, this book captures incredible buildings that have been left to the elements - haunting and brilliant at the same time.
Throughout the book we are given brief insights into these buildings and their history, giving you space to wonder and research these buildings - I certainly have and it makes me want to go and rescue as many as possible, it makes me glad in some ways we have The National Trust that ensures that stately homes in the UK are rescued and preserved.
From the stunning Bozkow Palace to the Presidential Palace in Gbadolite, CAR, this book covers every corner of the world and it’s spots of wonder that are left to the wilds, and it makes for a interesting and thought provoking read from beginning to end. (My only wish is there was a page of further reading!).

(I received an ARC from Betgalley for honest review).
ijustkindalikebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Abandoned Palaces tells the stories behind dilapidated structures from all around the world. From ancient Roman villas to the French colonial hill station in Cambodia that was one of the final refuges of the Khmer Rouge.
Captivated incredibly through these many photos, it’s hard to believe some of these were left to rack and ruin over hundreds of years. From the incredible tilework of Sammezzano Castle to the incredible beauty of Castle Saunderson, this book captures incredible buildings that have been left to the elements - haunting and brilliant at the same time.
Throughout the book we are given brief insights into these buildings and their history, giving you space to wonder and research these buildings - I certainly have and it makes me want to go and rescue as many as possible, it makes me glad in some ways we have The National Trust that ensures that stately homes in the UK are rescued and preserved.
From the stunning Bozkow Palace to the Presidential Palace in Gbadolite, CAR, this book covers every corner of the world and it’s spots of wonder that are left to the wilds, and it makes for a interesting and thought provoking read from beginning to end. (My only wish is there was a page of further reading!).

(I received an ARC from Betgalley for honest review).
Captivated incredibly through these many photos, it’s hard to believe some of these were left to rack and ruin over hundreds of years. From the incredible tilework of Sammezzano Castle to the incredible beauty of Castle Saunderson, this book captures incredible buildings that have been left to the elements - haunting and brilliant at the same time.
Throughout the book we are given brief insights into these buildings and their history, giving you space to wonder and research these buildings - I certainly have and it makes me want to go and rescue as many as possible, it makes me glad in some ways we have The National Trust that ensures that stately homes in the UK are rescued and preserved.
From the stunning Bozkow Palace to the Presidential Palace in Gbadolite, CAR, this book covers every corner of the world and it’s spots of wonder that are left to the wilds, and it makes for a interesting and thought provoking read from beginning to end. (My only wish is there was a page of further reading!).

(I received an ARC from Betgalley for honest review).
lucsbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I requested this book just to see if Portugal appeared. It does.
Despite being titled "Abandoned Palaces", this book has picture os any building that was supposed to look grandiose at the time of its construction.
One of the things that I liked the most is that this book has pictures of all around the world, not just of Europe.
This is not the easiest book to read digitally because the ADE freezes whenever the file has images so you need to zoom in to be able to read the description and then zoom out to be able to appreciate the photograph.
The pictures themselves did not impress me as I thought they would, instead of eerie, most just seemed dirty and old but I did learn about several interesting buildings
Despite being titled "Abandoned Palaces", this book has picture os any building that was supposed to look grandiose at the time of its construction.
One of the things that I liked the most is that this book has pictures of all around the world, not just of Europe.
This is not the easiest book to read digitally because the ADE freezes whenever the file has images so you need to zoom in to be able to read the description and then zoom out to be able to appreciate the photograph.
The pictures themselves did not impress me as I thought they would, instead of eerie, most just seemed dirty and old but I did learn about several interesting buildings
annarella's review against another edition
5.0
A fascinating books, the pictures are amazing and it's great travelling to new places.
I'd like to see the paper book because it must be wonderful.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I'd like to see the paper book because it must be wonderful.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
wastelanderone's review against another edition
5.0
Astonishingly pretty and intensely well-researched. A cracking read and lovely coffee table book.
etienne02's review
4.0
Visual book of abandoned palaces with a tons of good quality pictures. Maybe not a lot of stunning one, but a strong overall with some descriptions of what we saw. It's crazy too see what can't happen to building when human just left there to be. You can't expect much more from a visual book, so good job!!
annarella's review
5.0
A fascinating books, the pictures are amazing and it's great travelling to new places.
I'd like to see the paper book because it must be wonderful.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
I'd like to see the paper book because it must be wonderful.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.
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