What's a good, accurate translation of the Quran?

Question

I’m currently making my way through every religious text for ever religion and I’m trying to find a good, accurate English translation of the Quran, any recommendations?
Additionally, I tried this a year ago and failed, because I couldn’t concentrate and learn the material.
The bible was easy it was action packed, full of sex and hardcore violence; the book of Mormon was interesting and intriguing; and the Vedas were actually pretty soothing, I plan on cracking open the Sama-veda every time I get stressed. But when I open up the Quran my mind wanders, this question is silly I know, but are there any Qurans with pictures or interesting fact or historical tie ins, heck I’d accept an advertisement every couple of pages. Where I get stuck is whenever it gets into Sharia law

Answer 1

I have this link on my pc, I will give it to you once I get home.

Its with translation and audio. Its right over net.
There aren't pictures in Quran, but there are answer to all questions. More text informations...and you can find related pictures of actual places of where the event took place. That sort.

Added[7 hours later] :http://www.quranexplorer.com/Quran/

This is the link.

Answer 2

There is no Quran with pictures. However, all translations give references to events. Some good translations are by Mohammed Marmaduke Pickthall and Abdullah Yusuf Ali.

Answer 3

Have you tried Amazon.com for reading material? They have some inexpensive books.
If your looking for another good read, try reading up on the Bible Code.
Intriguing.

Answer 4

i admire ur open mind,hope u find wht u seek,wellcome 2 islam,check these sites,if u needed any more help plz tell me:
http://www.islam4theworld.com/quran/index.htm
http://islambyquestions.net/Quran/index.htm

Answer 5

http://www.sacred-texts.com/isl/pick/085.htm