“Egypt is a country of visual and visceral powers, from the Nile Valley where timeless customs resist the pace of modern cities, to the awe-inspiring landscape of the desert. Featuring 180 color photographs — including 18 pages of panoramic gatefolds — by some of Egypt’s most distinguished photographers, the images that appear in this oversized landscape format pull the reader close to majestic rock formations, flourishing oases, extremely rare wildlife, and a vast coral reef. Insightful text helps the reader learn about Egypt’s ancient and modern influences.”