Sacred Places

by Philemon Sturges

Now comes an introduction to some of the most sacred places in the world--highlighting the five major world religions (Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity). This book showcases the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399233172
• ISBN13: 9780399233173
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group
• Length: 38 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.3" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 1 year and up
• Grade Range: Preschool and higher

Customer Reviews

Gorgeous book for church libraries

I am a Lutheran Church librarian in Florida who bought this book for our church library. It is wonderful! Read the other reviewers' comments about the text. What struck me most as a former art teacher are the fabulous paper-cut and assembled illustrations! I also love the contrast between a small New England church and the Dome of the Rock, for example. Or all the tiny figures encircling the Kaaba. Wow! This is simply a superb book. If I were wealthy enough to collect my favorite children's books, this would be among them. Children will love the text and lose themselves in the paper-cut illustrations. Top-notch book!

the genius of Giles Laroche

Giles Laroche's numerous books are magical, and this is one of his best. It is also educational, with a clear and well written text by Philomon Sturges.There is a short explanation of the great religions of the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, and 26 descriptions of the places depicted. A useful world map is on the final page, so one can see exactly where these Sacred Places are.I have had the privilege of seeing Mr. Laroche's work in a gallery setting, and marveled at its intricacy and inventiveness; his skill in using paper as an art medium is unparalleled (he calls his technique "paper relief"), and as I work with similar tools as a collage artist, I am in awe of his mastery.The reproductions in this book are excellent, with good color (the tiles of the Dome of the Rock are gorgeous !), and Mr. Laroche's sense of perspective is also wonderful; I found the overview of the Kaaba spectacular and startling, as I never envisioned it as being in the midst of a city. The large vista of Jerusalem is also fabulous, but so are the smaller, simpler pieces, like the Wailing Wall and the Church of Agios Ioannis Theologos, which are two of my favorites.Children of all ages will be enchanted with this book, for its instructive content, and its whimsical, exquisite art.

Amazing...

Wonderful book and the Illustrator, Giles Laroche's workmakes this book so special. I have another book with Giles'sillustrations called "Ragged Shadows" (Halloween) he signed for me whiledoing his now famous paper cutting masterpieces at the ShaughnessySchool in Lowell, Massachusetts. Grab "Scared Places" whileyou can!

Stunning Illustrations

This book is filled with the most wonderful illustration. We are shown the many different places people worship, and find peace. Just a beautiful book! Thank you