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Historical The Public and Private Worlds of Elizabeth I by Susan Watkins $40 / Thames & Hudson / 1998 Unfolding with the grace and feel of a Merchant Ivory film, author Susan Watkins and photographer Mark Fiennes have created an engrossing look at Queen Elizabeth I in The Public and Private Worlds of Elizabeth I, a masterfully designed coffee table-style book, timed appropriately to appear in print as Hollywood pays homage to the great Queen in celluoid. Detailed photos of Elizabeth's 50-some palacesand the clothing, paintings, and furniture inside of themprovide a privileged view of Elizabeth's inner life, aided by citations from actual letters written by Elizabeth herself. Sprinkled generously with 150 high-quality historical graphics, paintings, or photos, one can easily envision Elizabeth in her study, drinking tea in a garden, dressing for a royal visit, or gazing upon her favorite castles. Nothing is overlooked by the author: she includes an in-depth chronology of the Queen's life, a listing of Elizabethean homes and museums, and a directory of designers specializing in Elizabethean fabrics and furniture. Either the style, quality, and editorial depth of large-format books is changing for the better, or Watkins and Fiennes have outdone themselves. —Sir Miles

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