My Life as a Replica

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...promotes a much deeper understanding of replicas' important role in object biographies, contemporary place-making and identities. Furthermore, it is a nice example of community archaeology which will be of interest to both archaeologists and heritage specialists. * Medieval Archaeology * The results of the ethnographic study, in particular, reveal fascinating insights into how attitudes to, and experience of, objects can be affected by the knowledge that they are replicas, and then reshaped by a fuller understanding of the research and thoughtful processes involved in constructing the replica. This makes it a useful case study for reflecting on the many replicas of monuments and artefacts around the world. As well as detailing the biography of an important monument, this excellent volume challenges ideas about authenticity and value in the presentation and interpretation of heritage. * Antiquity * I really can't say how much I enjoyed your wonderful book. I've already told my colleagues in my Team that it's required reading because it will change people's perspective, not just on replicas of course, but on community engagement, conservation, preservation of ruins, and restoration. * Historic Environment Scotland * ...a very densely packed, many-facetted, thought-provoking book. It is well worth taking time to read and ponder over. * Pictish Arts Society * The book is well-served by its integral appendices, bibliography and index and online by extensive 3-D imagery on Sketchfab. It makes a great addition to the libraries of all early medieval sculpture enthusiasts and Ionaphiles. * Archaeology Scotland Magazine * ...certainly an addition to our knowledge of what has been written previously about Iona, and there are also many fine photographs... * Folklore Society * The authors have done great service not simply to Iona, its people and those who admire the island, but to the global community of those who strive to achieve the best outcome for the built heritage. * Innes Review * The publication's carefully considered discussions are a complemented by a selection of wonderful images, offering a rich visual journey that places the Cross in the context of the local landscape and community, as well as within wider discussions about the place of sculptures and replicas. * Current Archaeology *