Presenting Cambodia describes the splendours of Angkor Thom, together with another 90 temple sites within the Angkor Archaeological Park, described by UNESCO as 'an exceptional testimony to a lost civilization'. Mick Shippen's informative text and distinctive photography present a wide-ranging introduction to contemporary Cambodia Cambodia is also a revitalized modern country with new infrastructure and many living traditions, as well as stunning countryside and quiet beaches.The main text is accompanied by sidebars or box stories that highlight details of particular interest, provide anecdotal information and give a lively and reader-friendly look to the book. The book is divided into two parts, the first part giving an overview of the landscapes, people, history, modern economy and culture of Cambodia, and the second looking in detail at the five main regions: Phnom Penh and Around; the North-west; Siem Reap and Angkor; the South Coast and the East.

Mick Shippen is a freelance writer and award-winning photographer who has lived in Thailand since 1997, first in the northern city of Chiang Mai and currently in Bangkok. He travels extensively throughout Asia conducting research for articles and taking photographs for local and international publications. He is also the author of Enchanting Thailand, Enchanting Myanmar, Enchanting Laos, Enchanting Cambodia, Enchanting Bangkok and Enchanting Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand, all published by John Beaufoy Publishing.