Description
All three volumes of Old Ireland in Colour. Volume One is paperback. Volume Two and Three are hardback.
Old Ireland in Colour Volume One
Old Ireland in Colour celebrates the rich history of Ireland and the Irish through the colour restoration of stunning images of all walks of Irish life, and the Irish abroad, throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. From the chaos of the Civil War to the simple beauty of the islands, each image has been exquisitely transformed and every page is bursting with life. Using a combination of cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology and his own historical research, John Breslin has meticulously colourised these pictures with breathtaking attention to detail and authenticity. With over 170 photographs from all four provinces, and accompanied by fascinating captions by historian Sarah-Anne Buckley, Old Ireland in Colour revitalises scenes we thought we knew, and brings our past back to life before our eyes.
Old Ireland in Colour Volume Two
In Old Ireland in Colour 2, the much-anticipated sequel to their beloved bestseller, John Breslin and Sarah-Anne Buckley have delved even deeper into Ireland’s historical archives to uncover captivating photographic gems to bring to life using their unique blend of cutting-edge technology, historical research and expert colourisation. Old Ireland in Colour 2 celebrates more of the rich history of Ireland and the Irish from all walks of life, and sees all thirty-two counties represented. With over 150 superb images, once again accompanied by insightful captions, the book is the perfect encapsulation of life in Ireland throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. From the chaos of the revolutionary period to the simple beauty of the islands, from the iconic to the domestic, there is something new and inspiring to be gleaned from every single page.
Old Ireland in Colour Volume Three
The third instalment of the highly successful “Old Ireland in Colour” series, uncovers and revitalizes historical photographs in vibrant colour. This volume showcases a diverse range of Irish life, capturing moments from evictions in Clare to floods in Strabane and snapshots of working life in Dublin. The book features famous figures from politics and the arts, alongside everyday people from all corners of Ireland. Each image is filled with fascinating details and complemented by informative captions.
