Earth from the Air [Hardcover]

Yann Arthus-Bertrand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2002

In 1999 the first edition of "The Earth from the Air" - the result of Yann Arthus-Bertrand's five-year airborne odyssey over six continents - was published. Now this work has been revised and expanded for the 21st century, with additional photographs, all-new essays and updated information. How can we ensure sustainable development and preserve the Earth for future generations? The crisis facing the global population propelled Arthus-Bertrand on his mission to create a portrait of the world - both of its natural beauty and its precarious condition, including the impact of human civilization on the land. In views ranging from spectacular panoramas of vast geographical formations to intimate glimpses of small-scale features of the landscape, the photographs give a remarkable account of the Earth's surface. The text is written by environmentalist Lester Brown and other recognized experts in the fields of ecology, economics, geography and demography.

Editorial Reviews

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'Breathtaking glimpses of life on our planet' - The Times 'A picture book on an altogether higher plane' - The Sunday Telegraph 'Stunning' - The Irish Times

About the Author

Yann Arthus-Bertrand is an internationally acclaimed aerial photographer who has published over thirty books, including The Earth from the Air and Greece from the Air. Lester Brown is founder, president and senior researcher of the Earth Policy Institute. He also founded the Worldwatch Institute and has been called 'one of the world's most influential thinkers' by The Washington Post. He is the author of numerous books and articles, including Eco-Economy: Building an Economy for the Earth. In 1987 he received the United Nations' Environment Prize.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 462 pages
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson; 2nd edition (November 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0500542627
• ISBN-13: 978-0500542620
• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,505,250 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Yann Arthus-Bertrand, the world famous photographer, is renowned for his aerial photography. His bestseller include The Earth from the Air, which has sold over a million copies. He lives on France.

Customer Reviews

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thought-provoking beauty, September 10, 2004

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

I, too, saw an outdoor exhibition of the photos from this book and also could not resist buying it, even though I had to lug it all the way from Vienna around Austria and then back to San Francisco! But it was worth it! I think is more interesting than the "Earth from Above" series, since the images are unusual and all come with a detailed explanation of the cultural or ecological meaning they convey.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I saw the exhibition in London..., May 26, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Earth from Above (Hardcover)

I was wandering along my way to the Natural History museum and I found that outside there was a photo exhibit. Massive prints from this book were displayed, and the work is excellent. After seeing it I was compelled to buy the book. The photos are beautiful and it is certainly worth it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars postcards, August 22, 2010

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Katie S. Gardner (Mercersburg, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Earth from the Air Postcard Book (Cards)

I bought these postcards to send to a young man in the Marines. They are beautiful and interesting!