The Amstel / Engelse editie

The history of Amsterdam and its surroundings started with The Amstel. Never before has this history been described from the perspective of the river. Four theme=s - water, recreation, industry, architecture - shed light on The Amstel, with special attention for photography, art and literature. With full page pictures, clearly written stories, an anthology with the most beautiful literature and a superb book design The Amstel is a monument about the river that gave Amsterdam its name.
The Amstel is written by Geert Mak, Ben Speet, Roelof van Gelder, Peter-Paul de Baar, Willem Ellenbroek, Ester Wouthuys and Marcella van der Weg. The book is illustrated with many wonderful paintings by, for instance, Rembrandt, Ruisdael and Mondriaan; and historical photo=s by Jacob Olie, G.H. Breitner, Cas Oorthuys, Eddy Posthuma de Boer.