John Darlington is executive director of World Monuments Fund Britain.
Darlington is a well-travelled, polymathic archaeologist [and] a
man of great energy and enthusiasms...who generously shows off his
knowledge.”—Jonathan Meades, Literary Review
“[F]ull of comparably entertaining case studies — tales of human
and architectural folly...It also warns the reader that little of
the man-made world is left untouched by the curation, or
falsification, of historical appearance.”—John Maier, Spectator
“[Darlington] concludes that whether fakery is good or bad is often
nuanced, but that it’s important to “look closer, be curious,
challenge” what’s in front of us to understand better what we’re
being presented with. He’s right and this enjoyable book offers a
good way to learn how to do that.”—Martin Bentham, Evening
Standard
“As John Darlington shows in Fake Heritage, it is not just written
history that is malleable; it is also history on the ground,
heritage in brick and stone, wood and metal.”—Simon Jenkins, Times
Literary Supplement
“Darlington's book [offers] an alternative view, one where
architecture is equally obsessed with remaking its own
past.”—Charles Holland, Apollo Magazine
“It is a good read, nicely illustrated and is timely, given the
controversies about statues and the vexed ownership of the
past.”—Bernard Richards, Oxford Magazine
"As the author adds examples he adds layers of complexity...The
important thing is to be aware of that and to base one’s reaction
to the presentation of the past on sound knowledge and appropriate
perspective. Fake Heritage is an excellent way to start."—Historic
House 'Editor's Pick'
“Concisely written, and the numerous colour images are
excellent.”—Jerry Glover, Fortean Times
“To make a judgement, you have to inspect the actual building or
monument to assess whether it is well or badly done...John
Darlington’s book does just this, surveying the worldwide appetite
for retro architecture from second rate theme parks to scholarly
reconstructions.”—Marcus Binney, SAVE Newsletter
“Darlington’s writing is engaging...He presents a huge selection of
case studies, drawn from ancient times to the present day.
Entertainment value alone makes it a worthwhile read. There is much
in it that, I suspect, most of us did not know.”—Robert Beavis,
Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
“John Darlington…in this attractively produced, accessible book,
has provided an engaging tour d'horizon with numerous
examples.”—John Bold, Journal of Historic Buildings and Places
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