Welcome to Web Notes for David Roberts’ Egypt, an enhanced eBook from Sideways, Inc. We hope you enjoy exploring and sharing the David Roberts experience with others. Web Notes is for you, the reader who is inspired by great work and the constantly curious adventurer who wants to go beyond the text and see how artists like David Roberts' are present and influence our world today.

Roberts, a Scottish painter, was the first Englishman to travel through Egypt and Nubia and draw the landscapes he encountered along his route. Upon return, his works were published in a six-volume set of hand-colored lithographs in conjunction with Louis Haghe. After 150 years, his lithographs stand as the most beloved illustrations of Egypt and are highly sought after by collectors.

The enhanced eBook brings David Roberts’ journey to life. Sideways, Inc. created an multi-media collection of Roberts' journals and lithographs that allow you to zoom in on the high resolution images of his art while listening to professionally narrated journal entries.

Enjoy browsing David Roberts’ Egypt Web Notes to learn more about where you can buy his lithographs, see images and videos of ancient and modern-day Egypt or share your feedback!