"The New Stone Age" is a fascinating volume exploring the Neolithic Age, a period in the development of human technology beginning about 15,200 BC in some parts of the Middle East, and later in other parts of the world. It ended between 4500 and 2000 BC. Detailed and profusely illustrated, this book is perfect for those with an interest in human development and those looking for an introduction to the subject. Contents include: "Before the New Stone Age," "The Shell-Mound or Kitchen Midden People," "European Races," "The Coming of the Celts," "Flint Implements," "Houses," "Woman as an Inventor," "Neolithic Earthworks," "Water Supply," "Life in the Wild," etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now complete with the original text and artwork.

クネル夫妻による本作は、歴史記録を超え、太古の人々の息遣いを蘇らせる「人類の創造性」への賛歌です。技術的側面から先人の情熱を紐解く筆致は圧巻で、特に発明家としての女性像に光を当てるなど、現代に通ずる先駆的な洞察が読者の知的好奇心を激しく揺さぶります。 映像化作品では、緻密な図解が三次元の臨場感を持って立ち上がりますが、言葉を通じて脳内に広がる思考の深みは原作ならではの醍醐味です。映像での視覚体験を経て本書を再読すれば、ストーンヘンジの背後にある名もなき人々の魂を、より鮮烈に、体温を感じるほど身近に受け取れるはずです。