In Ruins: The Once Great Houses of Ireland

by Simon Marsden, Duncan McLaren

Ireland's once great houses and castles, designed by the most accomplished architects of their day for the Anglo-Irish aristocracy, bear witness to a troubled history of civil war, famine, and bankruptcy. Splendid in their prime, the ruins have absorbed the romantic beauty and mystery of the surrounding landscape -- qualities brilliantly captured by Simon Marsden's infrared-filtered photographs and Duncan McLaren's vivid text.First published in 1980 but long out of print, In Ruins has now been revised and updated to include eleven new sites and thirty previously unpublished images.

Genres: Photography, Ireland, History, Nonfiction

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. Magical b/w photography, and doubly haunting because of the often tragic backstories that led to these exquisite places falling into ruin.A lingering sadness long after you finish.

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great photos - I had hoped there would be more information about the locations.

[J-me · Rating 5 out of 5]

yeah i finally got it at a reasonable price! I collect this photographers books. He is a wonderfulful writer and an amazing artist. Very atmospheric and beautifully haunting.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I miss this book on the shelf as it went west. I always enjoyed it, visually it brings you back to another age and its so eerie and haunting. I have to get another copy.

[Jimmie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Way too short!

[Steve Hennings · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book, which started me collecting Simon's work. I have a 1st British Edition signed by Simon himself.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would love to go to Ireland, take this book with me and find as many of these old structures featured in the book; I also love the photography work of Simon Marsden!

[b (tobias forge's version) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty, but uninformative.