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Angkor Temples in Cambodia
by Greg Mo
A personal vision of some major Angkorean temples (and the daily life within) by a free-lance photographer.
In English
Les danses sacrées au Cambodge / Sacred Dances in Cambodia
by Solange Thierry
A short and luminous summary of the origins of sacred dances in Cambodia, from agrarian rituals to royal court choreographies.
In French
Le site de Koh Ker et le regne de Jayavarman IV/ Koh Ker and Jayavarman IV
by Chanratana Chen
Probably the most complete study on Koh Ker and the reign of Jayavarman IV.
In French
A History of Early South East Asia
by Kenneth R. Hall
A major study on regional and global trade historic phases, their impact on development of polities and kingdoms around 1th-16th centuries Southeast asia.
In English
From Ancient Cham to Modern Dialects: Two Thousand Years of Language Contact and Change
by Graham Thurgood
The fascinating interaction between Mon-Khmer and Austronesian languages or dialects through the ages.
In English
World Heritage Angkor and Beyond: Circumstances and Implications of UNESCO Listings in Cambodia
by Brigitta Hauser-Schäublin & Keiko Miura & Collective
The prospection, selection and nomination of Cambodian archeological sites to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites List.
In English
Angkor, sérénité bouddhique | The Serenity of Buddhism
by Marc Riboud
A deeply personal and reflective photographic work on Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and the Bayon.
In English
L'architecture hindoue en Extreme-Orient | Hindu Architecture in the Far East
by Léon Marie-Eugène Beylié (de)
Archeological, architectural and historical sum on Indic influences in Southeast Asia.
In French
Fleur de Lotus (Lotus Blossom)
by Charles Bellan
An "orientalist" novel based on extensive knowledge of Angkorean civilization and Khmer popular culture.
In French
Seams of Change: Clothing and the Care of the Self in late 19th and 20th century Cambodia
by Chea Narin
The interviews of elderly Cambodians about their everyday lives and how traditions and modernity would combine.
In English & Khmer
Cambodian Glory
by Harriett W. Ponder
"The Mystery of the Deserted Khmer Cities and their vanished splendour; and A Description of Life in Cambodia To-Day"
In English
Khmer Silverwares
by Vireak Kong
Silver ( ប្រាក់,'Prak', in Khmer) through Cambodian history, ending with a fine analyzis of regional styles and productions of modern silversmiths.
In English
Dancing in Cambodia, At Large in Burma
by Amitav Gosh
A dazzling, poignant journey through Cambodia's modern history and the 'Stories in Stones' told by Angkor.
In English
Children's Corner | ផ្នែកកុមារ
by Angkor Database
A selection of books for the younger Angkor visitors.
In English, French & Khmer
Banteay Chhmar
by Peter D. Sharrock & Claude Jacques & Swati Chemburkar & John Sanday & Paisarn Piemmettawat
In English
Danses Cambodgiennes (Cambodian Dance)
by Oknha Veang Thiounn & Sappho Marchal
The first complete study on Khmer classical (royal) dance by a Cambodian researcher, Minister of the Royal Palace in the 1920s.
In French
Chansons cambodgiennes (Cambodian Songs)
by Albert Edouard Lazare Tricon & Charles Bellan
54 traditional Khmer songs transcribed with musical scores and a temptative transliteration.
In French & Khmer
Les gens d'Angkor (The People of Angkor)
by Thierry Diwo
Heartfelt portraits of Cambodian people living within the Angkorian territory in the 1990s.
In French
ប្រភព និង ការវិវត្តន៍នៃគ្រឿងអលង្ការ ខ្មែរសម្រាប់ទេវតា និងមនុស្ស
by Michel Tranet
Origins and Evolution of Khmer Jewelry for Angels and Human Beings
In Khmer
Khmers, L'éternel et l'éphémère
by Dunnara Meas
What is everlasting, and what fleeting? The question lies at the core of Khmer culture, and of Angkor history.
In French

Angkor Temples in Cambodia

Les danses sacrées au Cambodge / Sacred Dances in Cambodia

Le site de Koh Ker et le regne de Jayavarman IV/ Koh Ker and Jayavarman IV

A History of Early South East Asia

From Ancient Cham to Modern Dialects: Two Thousand Years of Language Contact and Change

World Heritage Angkor and Beyond: Circumstances and Implications of UNESCO Listings in Cambodia

Angkor, sérénité bouddhique | The Serenity of Buddhism

L'architecture hindoue en Extreme-Orient | Hindu Architecture in the Far East

Fleur de Lotus (Lotus Blossom)

Seams of Change: Clothing and the Care of the Self in late 19th and 20th century Cambodia

Cambodian Glory

Khmer Silverwares

Dancing in Cambodia, At Large in Burma

Children's Corner | ផ្នែកកុមារ

Banteay Chhmar

Danses Cambodgiennes (Cambodian Dance)

Chansons cambodgiennes (Cambodian Songs)

Les gens d'Angkor (The People of Angkor)

ប្រភព និង ការវិវត្តន៍នៃគ្រឿងអលង្ការ ខ្មែរសម្រាប់ទេវតា និងមនុស្ស

Khmers, L'éternel et l'éphémère