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This affordable picture-a-day compilation, based on the hugely successful original edition, is the 2005 edition by renowned aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Reaching across continents, from icebergs of Antarctica to the cotton fields of India to the olive plantations of Spain, the breathtaking full-color photographs are accompanied by informative new captions that illuminate what we see and describe the environmental concerns related to each location.In addition, all 12 months of the book now open with an insightful introduction by one of several noted authors who address a wide variety of subjects critical to the present and future health of our planet: agriculture, biodiversity, sustainable development, energy, forests, fresh water, seas and oceans, and global warming. Earth From Above: 365 Days offers us a valuable new perspective on our spectacular but fragile environment.
Hardcover: 792 pages
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams; Rev Exp edition (November 1, 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0810959461
ISBN-13: 978-0810959460
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 2.2 x 6.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 5.4 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
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Earth From Above contains 365 spectacular photographs ... one for each day of the year. And 365 social/political musings.The photographs are truly grand. From Everest, to the Pasadena Freeway, to vineyards in Luxembourg ... Every photo is striking in its own way. Although some photos represent more traditional views (Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio de Janeiro), most provide dazzling, unique aerial perspectives.The text often describes the subject of the photo, but not always. The words accompanying the photo of marathon runners crossing the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge describe nothing about New York, or the bridge, or even marathons in general. On many of the pages I felt lectured-at by the author ... even when I agreed with the sentiment. Nevertheless, I recommend Earth From Above - 365 Days, for its amazing visual impact.Here are some photographs of particular interest (and the month each appears):* Color: Flight of scarlet ibis (Nov); Cotton fabric drying in India (Jan); The milky blue La Leona River in Argentina (June); Fall forest color in Quebec (Aug)* Shapes & Patterns: Orchard amid the wheat in Greece (Feb), Field of retired B-52 bombers (June); Fluvial erosion near Mount Pinatubo (July); Caravans of dromedaries (Jan); Tractor field near Bozeman (Mar); Seaweed in the Gulf of Morbihan (Dec)* Power of Nature: Eruption on Réunion Island (May); Philippine village buried under mud (Mar); Earthquake destruction on the coast of Turkey (Jan)* Thought-provoking Images: Abandoned town near Chernobyl (Dec); Genbaku Dome in Hiroshima (Oct); Deforestation in ia (Feb); American cemetery in France (Nov)Oh, and check Feb 21, April 30 and July 1 if you like pink flamingos. (For me, one day was enough.
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