McGill: A Celebration

By Witold Rybczynski

Told in ten parts by prominent Montreal writers and distinguished graduates, the story of McGill unfolds with anecdotal charm and insightful overview. The lively text recaptures the spirit of campus life from the time of the university's beginnings and recounts the exploits and accomplishments of its grand personages and colourful figures. In addition, it explores McGill's significance and influence in the context of the community and country of which it is a part. More than one hundred specially commissioned, full-colour photographs illustrate this handsome, large-format volume, while rare archival shots provide a fascinating glimpse of early life at the university. The stunning photography includes images of campus life throughout the seasons by noted Montreal photographer George Zimbel, powerful architectural shots by David Duchow, exquisite, revealing interiors by Mark Ruwedel, and skilful photographs of memorable McGill treasures by Pierre Charrier. Anyone who was ever a part of the McGill experience will find McGill: A Celebration informative, charming, and captivating -- some very special memories will be rekindled. For others not so fortunate, it will go a long way toward making up what was missed.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0773507957
• ISBN13: 9780773507951
• Release Date: June 1991
• Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press
• Length: 211 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.4" x 11.5"

Customer Reviews

McGill in Color

Well I'm writing this review, because I was attending the University when a lot of the photos included in the book were taken. I even think I see a picture of myself taking a final in the school gymnasium. The book is both a historical & contemporary view on life at Canada's most distinguished university. If you're a graduate of McGill, you'll appreciate all the glossy photos of life on campus. It's a coffee table book, that doesn't dig too deep into any one subject, and conveniently glosses over the fact that the University is beeing slowly starved to death by the Quebec Government, who has never been totally at ease with the fact that the most distinguished university in the provence doesn't predominantly speak the prefered language of Quebec. All in all it's worth the $ that it will cost you, if you have some attachment to 'The Royal Institution for the Advancement of Learning'.