A vivid portrayal of life in Pompeii's sister city, this book includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled. This vivid re-creation of life in Pompeii's sister city includes a detailed description of the ancient Villa dei Papiri, on which the present Getty Museum in Malibu is modeled. Library Journal called the first edition a fascinating book. The daily life of the Romans, rich and poor, has been wonderfully re-created. And the New York Times pronounced it exciting reading . . . a spirited guide. Read more ISBN10 0892361646 ISBN13 978-0892361649 Edition 2nd Language English Publisher J. Paul Getty Museum Dimensions 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches Item Weight 1.2 pounds Print length 238 pages Publication date September 21, 1989