A Guide to Communist Bulgaria meanders through the architectural, artistic and material heritage of the people's Republic of Bulgaria, and puts it in context. The book features the must-visit locations and monuments for anyone with an interest in the triumphs and failures of Bulgaria's recent past: from Buzludzha and Dimitrovgrad to Stalinist Sofiq, the Monuments of Communist guerrilla fighters and soviet soldiers, the abandoned military barracks and cinema theatres, the failed megaprojects and the nostalgia for the idealised communist past and its funny street signs."Communist ideology permeated the living ... |
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Explore Plovdiv's millennia-spanning history from its ancient ruins and 19th century houses to its Communist heritage and vibrant modern cityscape. Combining stunning photography and erudite text, this book unveils the city's gorgeous Roman mosaics, elegant neoclassical and modernist buildings, art and hidden gems, churches, mosques and synagogues created by generations of Plovdiv residents. With a special chapter on the must-see attractions around Plovdiv. By the authors of "A Guide to Jewish Bulgaria", "A Guide to Ottoman Bulgaria", "A Guide to Thracian Bulgaria", "A Guide ... |
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The Strandzha is Bulgaria's, and possibly Europe's, least known mountain range. It is a wild maze where you can easily get lost and a safe haven for species that survived the extinction of the last Ice Age. It is a mysterious place where century-old legends and stories cohabit with paganism, Christianity and modern mythology. It is dotted with ancient and latterday ruins. Yet, it is a lot more than that. Its pristine beaches at the Black Sea coast, its nature reserves, its rivers and its forests provide the intrepid traveller with countless opportunities to explore: from the perplexing ruins of Begliktash to the ... |
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The Bulgarian oil-bearing rose may be this country's unofficial symbol, yet it grows in just a narrow patch of land squeezed between two mountain ranges. Known as the Valley of Roses, this region deserves to be explored and visited for more than its aromatic flowers. With its rich ancient heritage, stunning summits and peaks, traditional towns and villages, historical sites of national importance, remnants of Communist-era megalomaniacal projects in various stages of dilapidation, and a vibrant community preserving the traditions of yesteryear, the Valley of Roses is Bulgaria in a nutshell. With breathtaking ... |
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Second, expanded & updated edition. ... This book is for everyone with an interest in Jewish history in Bulgaria and the Balkans, and in the general history of southeastern Europe. It is designed to be a journey through both territory and time, illuminating the sometimes very complex backgrounds while guiding through the topography. Many of the monuments described in it are hard to find and in various stages of disrepair: poignant reminders of a long-disappeared culture, but also pointers to the present and the future. Unless travellers know exactly where they are going and what they are seeking, these landmarks of ... |
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About 4000 years ago the lands of modern Bulgaria were inhabited by people who built fortifications and cities, buried their dead in monumental tombs, drank wine from gold and silver cups, and warred, traded and did politics with the ancient Greeks and Romans, with the Persians, the Scythians and the ancient Macedonians. Who were these people? What do we know about them? This book will take you to all of the sites related to Thracians, a mysterious nation that had no written language but that left behind a lot of marvelous heritage. It will guide you from their rock niches in the Rhodope to the richly decorated royal ... |
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Пътеводителят е на английски език и съдържа информация за традициите, историята, природата, празниците и културата на България и нейната столица София. В него са включени: 70 карти - на центровете на най-големите градове, планински и морски курорти и някои селища; туристическа информация за 100 селища и курорта; 70 манастира; природни забележителности и феномени; културно-исторически забележителности; 100-те национални туристически обекта и карта с тяхното местоположение; туристически маршрути; 7 винени тура; полезна информация - транспорт (въздушен, автобусен, метро, таксиметров, рент-а-кар); настаняване ( ... |
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Книжката Bulgaria. A concise guide to history, culture, nature е събрала в 32 страници множество фотографии от България на тема: история, природа, бит и култура. Разгледана е историята на България от най-древни времена до днес. ... |
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From the mythical charm of the Song of the Nibelungs to the stunning scapes of fairy-tale castles, impressive bridges and thick forests, the Danube, Europe's second longest river, tickles the imagination of people from all over the world. Passau, Vienna, Budapest and Belgrade have long been on the travel maps. But what about the Bulgarian section of the river? What about Vidin, Ruse, Svishtov and Silistra? Little known and even less travelled, the Bulgarian stretch of the Danube is a gem in its own right. There, Roman ruins coexist with vibrant bird colonies and quiet ports, romantic sunsets paint in pink ornate ... |
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България и Източна Европа са пейзажите, на чиито фон се развива действието на "Историкът" (2005) и "Земя на сенки" (2017), световните бестселъри на американската писателка Елизабет Костова. Някои от описаните места са действителни, други са старателно изобретени чрез слепянето на късчета от действителността. "Shadow Journey: A Guide to Elizabeth Kostova's Bulgaria and Eastern Europe" е великолепно илюстриран пътеводител към действителните и въображаеми места, събития и реалии в двата романа на Костова. Книгата е вълнуващо пътешествие в комунистическа България, Румъния на Дракула, ... |
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Acclaimed as the best book ever published on the subject, A Complete Guide to Special Effects Makeup covers everything from basic facial makeup styles, simple scars and gashes, to masks, molds and cast-making; everything you need to know to create vampires, zombies and other fantastical characters. With clear step by step instructions and hundreds of color photos, it includes stunning conceptual pieces from many of the contributing artists and a section on manga/cosplay hair and makeup. Bound to thrill anyone interested in creating realistic and unique makeup effects! The book is part of the A Complete Guide to Special ... |
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he next expert special effects makeup guide to all things gory, bloody, disgusting, and fantastic. Uncover the secrets of horror makeup in the third volume of the acclaimed special effects makeup series. Learn how to apply gory, realistic, and captivating scar and wound makeup from leading Japanese special effects makeup artists. Discover the hidden tricks behind special effects makeup,mask-making, and more. The book is part of the A Complete Guide to Special Effects series by Tokyo SFX Makeup Workshop. ... |
