If you took several random pictures from this book and saw them on their own with no explanation you’d think that they were from completely different countries. Alpine forest next to cacti, Prehistoric paintings next to surrealist masterpieces, Roman aqueducts and medieval castles next to the most modern buildings, Spain has it all. There are pictures of stores and cultural events, the serrano hams that are so normal in Spanish markets look exotic to everyone else. There are natural environments and human-made constructions, the one thing that all these photographs have in common is their high quality. The colors are beautiful and vivid. I lived in Spain for decades and, as much as I learned and visited, this volume featured many places that I hadn’t even heard of. The short texts accompanying the images are informative and fascinating. For armchair travelers, fans of history and readers who enjoy good photographs.
I chose to read this book and all opinions in this review are my own and completely unbiased. Thank you, #NetGalley/#Amber Books.

Spain : by Claudia Martin. This is a beautiful book bursting with inspiring photographs of the best of Spain. Both the mainland and the islands. It is organised by region, and is wonderful to browse through. If you are interested in travel and want some ideas, this book will have you booking your ticket to some part of Spain. It would be perfect as a gift or as a coffee table book for picking up and dipping into for a bit of travel dreaming.

Okay no, this isn't all right, how have I never been to Spain?? I studied Spanish in college and I've read a little about Spain, but this collection of stunning photos made me realize I need to know a lot more, and I need to learn first hand.
This author knows the most famous Spanish landscapes, but there were a lot here that I never heard of. I highly recommend this as a gift, as a coffee table book, and for anyone who wants to feel inspired to travel.
Thanks so much to NetGalley for letting me read this ARC

This is a lovely book with stunning pictures and useful information. It includes mainland Spain, the Canaries and Balearics.

I like that the author hasn't always chosen the most obvious places for inclusion and that despite it being a picture book I still learnt about this stunning country.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to review!

This is a photo / coffee table book about Spain, separated by region. For a photo book, I am underwhelmed about the variety and quality of the photos.

WELL I’VE NEVER BEEN TO SPAIN, BUT I SURE WANT TO GO THERE…

…I hear that the buildings by Architect Antoni Gaudi in Barcelona are insane there, and that the cultural and geographical diversities in Spain from its legendary rice Paellas, Tempranillo wines, and savory Tapas appetizers; turquoise oceans, sandy white beaches and hot club scene; Flamenco dancers and castanets; Moorish Castillos and battlements; boundless cathedrals, including the El Camino de Santiago, or The Way of Saint James pilgrimage site; haunting Basque mountains and their mystical folklore; as well as the unexplained ancient megalithic astronomical architectural site on Minorca will always astound visitors there.

My intense curiosity about Spain and it’s expansive cultural diversity is only whetted after immersing myself in travel writer Claudia Martin’s feast for the eyes and soul, “Spain—The Kingdom of the Sun,” a sumptuous atmospheric photographic journey showcasing Spain’s aesthetically stunning millennia of ancient history of conquers and kings depicted throughout its multitude of languages, art, architecture, cuisines, history and folk traditions.

Organized by Regions of Spain, this breathtaking travelogue is photography rich and unlike many modern guidebooks, Martin lets the pictures do the talking. Except for brief narratives at the beginning of each section, text is limited to lovely descriptive captions for all of the photos.

I highly recommend “Spain” for everyone who is considering a trip to this gorgeous country, as well as a gift or coffee table edition for all former visitors who fell in love with this nation of cultural treasures. It’s probably the most spectacularly stunning guide book that I’ve ever had the privilege of reading. FANTASTIC!!!

JoyReaderGirl1 graciously thanks NetGalley, Author Claudia Martin, and Publisher Amber Books for this advanced reader’s copy (ARC) for review.

I have always had a thing for Spain.
I have always had a thing for photos.
And then, this book. It is like taking a trip all around Spain while staying at home. The photos have captured the essence of this sunny, beautiful country. There are big cities, small towns, tiny villages, all things touristy and small, hidden gems, it is all there.

I want to hop on the next plane, with my camera bag, to Spain, but I don’t know where to start because I want to see all of it! No really, Barcelona, hiking the Paranyse? Yes to all of that and everything in between. The photography is beautiful; some images are a full two-page spread. It is a dream for me to take pictures and write travel photobooks. I will be browsing through this book for a long time.

Thank you, NetGalley and Amber Books, for an advanced copy.

Travel the wonders of Spain from your armchair and prehapes add a few more destinations to your bucket list.
These beautiful photographs capture the very best that Spain has to offer from the diverse and dramatic natural landscapes with terrifying volcanos to tranquil beaches. Ancient and medieval wonders the cover the everything from Roman Iberia to the diverse and fascinating history of the Alhambra. Modern city life also makes an appearance leading they way seamlessly from architecture to the countries culinary delights.
We aren't limited by the mainland either both the Canereries and the Balearics are covered in exquisite detail.
This is a must have coffee table book that will not only be a conversion piece but also a magical escape on those cold and wet days.

I have been to Spain a few times and after reading this beautiful book, I want to go back pronto! The photographs are absolutely beautiful - from natural landscapes, architecture, people, food -- it captures it all. There are photos of the running of the bulls, paella, Guggenheim museum in Bilbao among many other images. There is just a little text but each photograph has a very detailed description. The book also covers the Iberian islands (Mallorca is one of my all time favorites) and the Canary Islands. A beautiful book to look at and dream about voyaging in Spain!

Thank you to Netgalley and Amber Books Ltd, for an ARC and I voluntarily left this review.