New book: Life's take on 'Wonders of the World' | |||||||||||||||||
NEW YORK (AP) -- There were seven wonders in the ancient world, and contests have been held to identify manmade and natural wonders of the modern world. Now a new book, "Life Wonders of the World," offers another take on the concept, profiling 50 wonders in six categories. The book includes the original seven wonders, only one of which, the Great Pyramids of Giza, still exists; the seven manmade wonders that won the New 7 Wonders contest held in 2007, plus the contest's seven runners-up; 14 modern manmade wonders, like the Chunnel, along with 14 more natural wonders, like the Amazon. A final natural phenomenon rounds out the wonder list: the Northern and Southern Lights. The coffee-table hardcover book ($29.95) comes with a unique feature: Seven detachable stand-alone 8-by-10 prints, suitable for framing. Once the photo is removed from the book, a copy of it remains underneath, keeping the page intact. The photos depict the Great Pyramid of Khufu in Egypt; Angel Falls in Venezuela; Stonehenge; the Grand Canyon; the Vatican; Mount Everest; and the Empire State Building. --- © 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our Privacy Policy. | |||||||||||||||||
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