The Lewis Chessmen: Objects in Focus series
O**E
More a long pamphlet than a book
Unlike many modern publications, this is printed on quality paper and text and photos etc are pin sharp. It is short - 50 or so pages of text (63 pages overall) , so not a real history book, but as no doubt intended, a good companion to a Lewis chess set. (I had not realised that so many incomplete sets have been unearthed, which at least partly explains why replica sets vary).
L**A
Interesting background Information.
Bought this to give me some background info on the chess set I bought as a student in the 70s. Compact but good information to accompany the set.
W**E
Check Mate !
My Nephew loves it. He's a keen chess player and the history is inspiring.
A**L
Five Stars
Nice looking chess set
M**N
Good little book
An interesting read, good as a overview of the chess pieces found and there story to fame .
D**Y
Small and perfectly formed
Great little summary of the how, when, where, what of these wonderful chessmen. Small concise book, packed with information and images.
J**B
Five Stars
Most informative and helpful. A pleasure to peruse.
G**N
The Lewis Chessmen (Objects in Focus)
The historical review is just a shortened "History of Chess" by Murray, but the part on the chessmen themselves is excellent.
C**H
Good illustrations, photos, and information in a compact size.
I liked the quality of the photos.
R**H
Curioso
Un piccolo libriccino molto interessante, regalato ad un appassionato. Belle foto.
E**A
Perfecto
El libro es más que perfecto. Lo recomiendo
A**T
Excellent guide to chessmen
This is a very readable but thorough background to the 'Lewis Chessmen'. Worth reading before more detailed texts.
B**4
pour le passionné d'échecs et d'histoire
Je ne souhaite pas tout évoquer.Le produit me convient, même si je l'ai reçu un peu abimé (réduction du prix, me rendant plus conciliant).
