LIFE King Tut

In 1922, archaeologist Howard Carter uncovered the mythological King Tutankhamun's Egyptian tomb and the many magnificent artifacts contained therein, and ever since, the world has clamored for a firsthand look. This ornately illustrated volume shares the real-time narrative of Carter's historic expedition in photographs - and much more.

Highlights include:

• The true story of King Tut, as told by today's historians


• Photographs of the beautiful treasures uncovered from the tomb


• A definitive guide to all the renditions of King Tut in movies and on TV