Bogota from the Air [Hardcover]

Benjamin Villegas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2003

Following the success aerial photographic portraits of major cities of Europe, here is Bogota From the Air. The sabana de Bogotá has been described by travelers as one of earth´s most beautiful landscapes. Braced by the cerros, Bogota's ridges of green, is a vibrant commercial Latin American city of seven million people.

These 200 photographs were taken from as close as 1500 feet above Bogota squares, parks and city buildings, reveal dazzling man-made and natural patterns. Seen from this vantage point, the city seems to show a new aspect. Bogota from the Air displays large and small patterns of beauty in its structures and geography that can not be fully appreciated from any other viewpoint.

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About the Author

Benjamin Villegas is the publisher of Villegas Editores.

Jeremy Horner is the photographer for two other books published by Villegas Editores: The Life of Colombia and Living Incas.

Cristobal von Rothkirch is a mountain climber and photographer. His previous books with Villegas Editores include: Alta Colombia and The History of Coffee in Gualemala.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 200 pages
• Publisher: Villegas Editores (January 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9589138926
• ISBN-13: 978-9589138922
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 10.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,055,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

For the past 25 years Jeremy has been covering the world, photographing people and places. His graphic and memorable images are sympathetic and intimate portraits of ordinary people doing everyday things, often likened to paintings in their use of colour. He has undertaken assignments in virtually every environment, from the Amazon to the Himalaya and the Arabian desert.
Jeremy's work has been published consistently in the world's leading magazines, books and newspapers, used extensively on the internet, television and in multi-media. He has worked in some 85 countries on all continents and has produced seven coffee-table books, four of which were made during a six-year stay in Latin America.
Jeremy wrote and photographed his latest book Island Dreams Mediterranean for Thames and Hudson. He has worked on commercial assignments for a range of prestigious clients including American Airlines, BP, the UAE government and APEC. He has undertaken Royal commissions for books on Saudi Arabia and Brunei.Jeremy has been a leading photographer in Bangkok for the past decade.

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Showing my City, June 21, 2004

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"fagc65" (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bogota from the Air (Hardcover)

The book is perfect to describe Bogota and show every one around the world another face about Colombia and specifically Bogota. Also it is and excellent skill to describe a define places into the city.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Bogotá from an interesting point of view!, October 26, 2006

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The Intellectual "Learning never ends!" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bogota from the Air (Hardcover)

Bogotá is one of the most beautiful and modern Latin American metropolis! Certainly, the city deserves a better image than the one presented by the nightly news and this book does just that and more!

Bogotá is seen here from the perspective that is usually reserved to birds, the Gods in heaven, and occasionally humans in modern airplanes landing or departing El Dorado airport. But, that is usually not enough since the city from the window of an airplane appears distant and is only seen in quick glimpses as the airplane either departs or lands or flies over the city.

This book takes the reader deep into the heart of Bogotá, makes it a personal journey where the city is seen from above but still appears withing touch. It's close, it's easy to see and analyse, its easy to appreciate. The modern improvements Bogotá has achieved thus far are all on display, but what I like the most of the book is that it does not ignores the problem areas. The poor areas of southern Bogota are given as much priority as the wealthy northern areas, because after all is done and settled, it's all one Bogotá.

The views from above are impressive, the writing is intriguing and creates a sense of understanding a place that is often misunderstood. Bogotá is beautiful, its amazing, its modern, its the pride and joy of a great South American country!