Visions of Earth: National Geographic Photographs of Beauty, Majesty, and Wonder (National Geographic Collectors)

Visions of Earth: National Geographic Photographs of Beauty, Majesty, and Wonder (National Geographic Collectors)

by NationalGeographic (Author)

Synopsis

In the tradition of our hit smaller format photography reissues, such as Through the Lens and National Geographic Image Collection, this photo mini extends the line of National Geographic's holiday gift books, appealing at a lower price point to art and photography lovers and National Geographic fans everywhere. Inspired by the most popular feature in National Geographic magazine, this trove of photographic riches includes thought-provoking quotes and interesting facts, providing a textual counterpoint to the stunning images.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 512
Edition: 1
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Published: 24 Oct 2013

ISBN 10: 1426211732
ISBN 13: 9781426211737

Media Reviews
Top-notch photographers circle the globe in search of things beautiful and wondrous. The result is an uplifting, unifying 'vision' of our world.
--USA Today

The catholic range of the photographs that still drive [National Geographic magazine's] popularity is reflected in the new collection Visions of Earth.
--Wall Street Journal

Incredible images include macro shots of strange American species, haunting landscapes featuring fisherman and swimming baitfish, and British ladies donning bold one-pieces.
--Huffington Post

.. .extraordinary in the way [the images] entice and intrigue, inviting viewers to revel not only in the beauty of scenes, people, and objects, but also in playful, imaginative, and surprising points of view. -Book News, Inc.

It's a compendium of jaw-dropping images -- landscapes, animals, interesting people, with the accent on the unusual -- captured by the magazine's sterling staff of shooters. Mysanantonio.com

Author Bio
National Geographic cartographers create award-winning maps using state-of-the-art software for cartography and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The results are clear, detailed maps that make map reading fun and informative.