BULGARIA – REMARKABLE PLACES

“Bulgaria – remarkable places”, Vyara Kandzheva and Antoni Handzhiyski, 192 pages, with 764 colour illustrations, hardcover with cover, format 12×16.5 cm, Bulgarian, English, French, German, Spanish and Italian. Price: BGN 25 / pc.

This small book is a glorification of the Earth, called Bulgaria, an attempt for a kind of visual journey in the natural and cultural-historical landmarks of Bulgaria. Known and unknown, natural and man-made monuments have been selected – an integral part of the greater world heritage, provoking the curiosity and senses of those seeking knowledge, and affirming universal values.

THE GREAT BOOK OF BULGARIA – NATURAL AND CULTURAL LEGACY

The Great Book of Bulgaria – Natural and Cultural Legacy by Viara Kandjeva, Atanas Orachev and Antoniy Handjiysky, 256 pages, 1104 colour illustrations, Hardcover, with a cover jacket, Size 25X33 cm.

This book acquaints its readers with the multidimensional natural and cultural heritage of Bulgaria in 22 topics and multiple subtopics. In short but comprehensive articles are presented the Land of the Bulgarians and the History of the Bulgarian lands, including Bulgaria’s contribution to the world natural and cultural heritage. The content sheds light on mysterious topics such as the First European Gods, the First Stone Architecture in Europe, the Ancient Mining, the Thombs of the first European king Dolonk and his descendants. Also present are the Thracian treasures, the Rock monasteries, Monuments from the antiquity and the Middle Ages, the Monasteries, Treasures of Christian Art, and Architectural preserves. Included are the Bulgarian Folk Costumes, the Kuker tradition, Bulgaria – the Land of Roses. The book ends on an optimistic note: “Let it be the beginning”.

DISCOVER BULGARIA

Discover Bulgaria by Viara Kandjeva and Antoniy Handjiysky. 128 pages. 507 colour illustrations. Hardcover, with a cover jacket. Size 17×24 cm.

This book showcases the popular as well as less known, natural, cultural and historical monuments, cities and resorts, customs and rituals with century-old roots, all of which play a central role in the understanding of the ancient civilizations and historical processes that have developed and transpired in the Bulgarian lands in the span of millennia.

BULGARIA – THE LAND OF TREASURES – IN ENGLISH

“Bulgaria – the land of treasures in english”. English language (supplemented and revised) 128 pages with 507 colour illustrations, hardcover with cover, format 17×24 cm. Price: BGN 32 / pc.

The book presents more than 30 iconic Thracian treasures from the Bulgarian lands – Panagyurishte, Rogozen, Valchitran, as well as objects of great interest from recent archaeological discoveries. The selection is determined not only by the brilliance and weight of the precious metal but also by the desire to stand out mainly in the ancient Thracian beliefs and practices. The displayed treasures have been repeatedly presented to the world community in exhibitions in Canada, Mexico, USA, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Japan, Belgium.