--- product_id: 84367656 title: "Alhambra Paperback – 1 Mar. 2005" brand: "michael jacobsfrancisco fernandez" price: "HK$378" currency: HKD in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/84367656-alhambra-paperback-1-mar-2005 store_origin: HK region: Hong Kong --- # Alhambra Paperback – 1 Mar. 2005 **Brand:** michael jacobsfrancisco fernandez **Price:** HK$378 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Alhambra Paperback – 1 Mar. 2005 by michael jacobsfrancisco fernandez - **How much does it cost?** HK$378 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/84367656-alhambra-paperback-1-mar-2005) ## Best For - michael jacobsfrancisco fernandez enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted michael jacobsfrancisco fernandez brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Alhambra Paperback – 1 Mar. 2005 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RZ3YWF5VL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Palace of the Genies *by E***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 22 July 2006* To marvel at the richness, sensuality and atmosphere of the Alhambra in Granada is, as Michael Jacobs elegantly written account shows, to join a long and illustrious tradition. Equally enduring is the desire to understand something more of the life lived within its precincts and of the culture which produced its complex calligraphic and architectural splendours. Strangely, a search of the bookshelves may yield surprisingly little to a reader who wants to go beyond guidebook cliché but without trawling into the realms of academic debate. This volume endeavours to fill the gap in the literature.One of the great joys of the book are the superb photographs of Francisco Fernandez which on one level will act as a faithful record and souvenir of a visit or as an appetite whetter for a future one. Yet the great achievement of this particular work is the successful marriage of image and a fluent, informed text. Jacobs' approach is to offer a systematic tour of the site, closely matching commentary to picture page by page so that the visual and intellectual understanding develop side by side. Few will fail to gain new insights as a result, but nor will they find this a difficult read. The only problem as the author frankly acknowledges, is that much about the life and culture of the place will remain forever a mystery thanks to the paucity of contemporary documents relating to it. One of his most important observations is the recognition that thanks to fires, wars, neglect and over enthusiastic restoration what we see today is radically different from the original C14th conception of the Nasirids. Perhaps the most fascinating section of the book is Jacob's exploration of the Alhambra's influence on succeeding generations of artists, writers and composers who transposed their own fantasises about Spain's lost golden age onto this unique edifice. Whether your primary aim is to learn more about the Alhambra or just to revel in the visual glories of a stunning yet misunderstood masterpiece, this book is the one to go for. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Almost like a visit plus. *by M***L on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 21 October 2017* I visited Alhambra a long time ago (1984), not only did this book bring me up to date but I could see much that I missed and learned its history. In fact this book shows you more than is on the accompanied visitors tour currently. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic photographs *by S***T on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 13 January 2014* I bought this in conjunction with Robert Irwin's The Alhambra. Michael Jacobs provides superb photography and Robert Irwin provides an intellectual / historical / technical information. Would recommend both but this is dependnet on how mcuh pre- study / pre -understanding one likes to do before the visit --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hk/products/84367656-alhambra-paperback-1-mar-2005](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/84367656-alhambra-paperback-1-mar-2005) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hong Kong* *Store origin: HK* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*