Author: Text: Cyril Mango - Photographs: Ahmet Ertug
Publisher: Ertug & Kocabiyik Publications
Review: Among the great buildings of the world that have been erected for the worship of god, few
embody the power and mystery of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. This outstanding book captures the qualities of
this greatest of Byzantine edifices. The text is by Prof. Cyril Mango, and internationally-respected
authority on Byzantine art and architecture. Spectacular, large-format photography by Ahmet Ertug
captivates the reader with views of the colossal inner space and detailed images of the building's
mosaics and architectural details, making this book and enthralling experience. Also included is a
selection of remarkable 18th and 19th century drawings of Hagia Sofia. The book is hardboard in moiré
cloth and presented in a slipcase, 230 pages including vertical and horizontal foldouts. 41 by 30 cms.
