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	The Civilization of Angkor - Charles Higham In the late sixteenth century a mythical encounter was reported on an elephant hunt in the dense jungle north of the Tonle Sap, or Great Lake, of central Cambodia. King Satha of Cambodia and his retainers were beating a path through the undergrowth when they were halted by stone giants, and then a massive wall. The King, the fable reported, ordered 6,000 men to bring down the wall, thereby exposing the city of Angkor - 'lost' for over a century. For four centuries, this huge complex has inspired awe amongst visitors from all over the world, but only now are its origins and history becoming clear. This book begins with the progress of the prehistoric communities of the area and draws on the author's recent excavations to portray the rich and expansive chiefdoms that existed at the dawn of civilization. It covers the origins of early states, up to the establishment, zenith and decline of this extraordinary civilization, whose most impressive achievement was the construction of the gilded temple mausoleum of Angkor Wat, in the twelfth century, allegedly by 70,000 people. Publisher: Orion Publishing Co Author: Charles Higham ISBN: 1842125842 Published: 2003 Paperback: 208 pages Price: £8.99


	Ancient Angkor - Michael Freeman, Claude Jacques The Khmer civilization centred on Angkor was one of the most remarkable to flourish in Southeast Asia. Between the 8th and the 13th centuries, a succession of Hindu and Buddhist kings created magnificent temples in stone. Their elaborate carvings and intricate architecture amazed the first Europeans who visited in the 19th century and continue to fascinate today, when after the many years of political turmoil, Angkor is once again accessible to visitors. The renowned French scholar, Claude Jacques, has studied Angkor and its history for the past thirty years, while Michael Freeman has made many photographic trips there during a fifteen-year period. Ancient Angkor combines the fruits of their collaboration and includes the results of new research and discoveries made during recent excavations. Detailed plans and descriptions unravel the complex reliefs of Angkor Wat and the Bayon, while small temples not covered in other books are also described. Grouping the temples into easy-to-visit itineraries, and with useful hotel and travel information, Ancient Angkor will serve both as a history of the temples in its own right and an invaluable companion guide. Publisher: Thames and Hudson ISBN: 0500974853 Published: 2000, 2nd edition Paperback: 240 pages Price: £16.95


	Khmer: Lost Empire of Cambodia - Thierry Zéphir The Khmer Empire of ancient Cambodia, which flourished from the 9th to the 15th century, gave birth to some of the world's richest works of art and architecture. At its peak in the 12th century, Khmer civilization extended throughout continental Southeast Asia and culminated in the construction of the magnificent temple of Angkor Wat, the walled city of Angkor Thom and the temples of the Bayon. The whole culture was influenced by the language and religions (both Hinduism and Buddhism) inherited from India, but Khmer art soon adapted those models into its own highly original work - the glorious monuments and expessive sculpture that form part of its heritage. Thierry Zéphir organised the exhibition 'Angkor et dix siècles d'art khmer' which brought together masterpieces of ancient Cambodian sculpture from the Musée Guimet in Paris and the National Museum of Cambodia, Phnom Penh. His main field of research is the art and techniques of Khmer bronzes. Publisher: Thames and Hudson ISBN: 0500300844 Published: 1998 Paperback: 128 pages Price: £6.95


	Survival in the Killing Fields - Haing Ngor, Roger Warner Best known for his academy-award winning role as Dith Pran in The Killing Fields, for Haing Ngor his greatest performance was not in Hollywood but in the rice paddies and labour camps of war-torn Cambodia. Here, in his memoir of life under the Khmer Rouge, is a searing account of a country's descent into hell. His was a world of war slaves and execution squads, of senseless brutality and mind-numbing torture; where families ceased to be and only a very special love could soar above the squalor, starvation and disease. 'Profound, personal, and proud...one of the more important autobiographies of our time' - Los Angeles Times 'A superb book...perhaps the best...on what it is like...to live under the still inexplicable horrors of the Khmer Rouge' - Sunday Times Publisher: Constable and Robinson ISBN: 1841197939 Published: 2003 Paperback Price: £8.99


	Loung Ung - First They Killed My Father From a childhood survivor of Cambodia's brutal Pol Pot regime comes an unforgettable narrative of war crimes and desperate actions. The true story of the unnerving strength of a small girl and her family - and their triumph of spirit. Publisher: Mainstream Publishing ISBN: 1840185198 Published: 2001 Paperback: 224 pages Price: £7.99


	Southeast Asian Designs More than 100 authentic, intricately detailed motifs depict an exotic array of designs from Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia. Images include serene Buddhas, bold textile designs, sandstone sculptures, papier mâché masks, shadow puppets, tattoos, bronze statues, and details from decorative panels and temple ornaments. These intriguing, permission-free illustrations are perfect for adding a unique cultural flavour to any art or craft project. Approximately 125 black-and-white designs. Publisher: Dover Publications Author: Marty Noble ISBN: 0486431061 Published: Paperback: 32 pages, 210 x 280 mm Price: £6.95

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