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Earth From Above: 366 Days

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I have both Earth from Above (the BIG book) and Earth from Above: 365 Days. Both books contain hundreds and hundreds of images that I find extraordinary -- intoxicatingly beautiful images of our world. I am happy to report that this newest volume adds many more absolutely stunning NEW images to the Arthus-Bertrand collection.

This new volume is not just an expanded and/or revised version of older editions. At least eighty percent of the photos are entirely new. Another ten to fifteen percent contain either DIFFERENT photos of a given geographic site (e.g., the famous "heart" on New Caledonia) or explore the same theme in a new area (e.g., the photo of a windmill farm in this edition is in Denmark instead of California.)

The only criticism I can make of this new edition is that it occasionally flirts with tourist kitsch. I'm thinking of the photos of Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria and Tower Bridge in London. Still, even these rather tame and familiar images are balanced with other fantastic views of less familiar landmarks on the world tourism trail. (The photo of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India is absolutely the finest picture of that magical city that I have ever seen.)

If you already own Arthus-Bertrand's other books, you will not be disappointed by this latest collecton. If this is your first exposure to his photography. . .well, I envy you. Please check out his other fine books. He offers a multitude of images that never fail to beguile and astonish.

EARTH FROM ABOVE, the important photographic portfolio with accompanying essays by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, has met with such a wide receptive audience that the publishers have created this small scale 'calendar book' EARTH FROM ABOVE: 366 DAYS which gives a photograph and essay on each of the works viewed in the larger tome on separate pages for each day of the year. The message remains the same - and here it is one for daily contemplation: we are the caretakers of the planet Earth and these stunning visual reminders will hopefully alert us all to the importance of our guardianship. A perfect gift, especially to the young ones on your list! Grady Harp, December 2004

This is a really beautiful book and the author did some extensive research when compiling this book (it took him over a decade). The accompanying text is not very lengthy but the pictures are awesome and breathtaking. This is a wonderful book and great for coming up with ideas for your next vacation.

As in Arthus Bertrand's previous editions of this sort his images are magnificant; and this volume continues that tradition. Aerial images from around the world--some urban, some landmarks, some purely natural, the diversity is welcomed, and the global key helps tremendously in locating oneself along his journey.

For anyone looking for visual, graphical, and/or a natural image bank for inspiration this is a book to have, especially since the images are presented in a nice serial and raw manner. My only hesitation is that some of the text's editorializing disturbs the purity of the book. The images are too abstract to make many of these editorial arguments. Nonetheless, its the images' abstract quality that makes them so inspiring, and so forgive the words, buy the book and enjoy the book in its many ways.

great photos!!! some repetition with the "big book". size of photos a bit small.

My husband and I love this book. We look at it every day. The text may be depressing, but it's a wake-up call to the destruction of beautiful areas like the ones depicted. The pictures are absolutely stunning and you will be astounded that there are such places in the world.

Once again they have out done themselves. The pictures are wonderful and the information very relevant in our disposable societies. First enjoyed the pictures displayed on the Thames walk by the Tower Bridge in London. Enjoyed them so much had to buy the books and share them with friends.

Just as I ordered and received in a timely manner! This book will be enjoyed by the gift recipient.
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This is the 2nd book I've purchased from Arthus-Bertrand, the pictures will blow your mind, takes you all over the world and able to see things in a way that you would never get a chance... It's a beautiful coffee table book!

Most extensive of it's kind as I know having a full year of pictures but I was trying to reach a bigger format book among the many editions on this title, just consider that, but very good content.