The impressive coffee table book 'Legends of Amsterdam' tells the illustrated history of Amsterdam through artificial intelligence. The extraordinary 'photo book' created by AI artist and storyteller Harrison May shows historical picture stories from before the invention of photography.
The impressive coffee table book 'Legends of Amsterdam' tells the illustrated history of Amsterdam through artificial intelligence. The extraordinary 'photo book' created by AI artist and storyteller Harrison May shows historical picture stories from before the invention of photography.
'Legends of Amsterdam' tells the history of the city from its origins in the year 1275 to the time when photography was introduced through legends and historical stories - bringing the unseen Amsterdam to life. The history book offers a new perspective on the history of Amsterdam. With the help of artificial intelligence, the lifelike images were created. The photographs show historical Amsterdam as you have never seen so clearly before. From an image of a small settlement on the Amstel River to a "photo" of the Oude Kerk when it was just completed.
Your smartphone brings Amsterdam to life
Using QR codes and your smartphone, the world from the book comes to life, immersing you in old Amsterdam while listening to a poem by Joost van den Vondel.
Specifications
Title: Legends of Amsterdam
Author: Harrison May
Publisher: Lannoo
Size: 300 x 240 x 38 mm
Size: 256 pages
Language: Dutch
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9789020982992
Release: September 23, 2025
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