National Geographic Image Collection [Hardcover]

National Geographic (Author), Michelle Anne Delaney (Author), Maura Mulvihill (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 6, 2009

Behind National Geographic's worldwide reputation as a powerhouse of photography lies one of the finest, most extensive, and most unique graphic resources on Earth: the National Geographic Image Collection. For the first time ever, readers will plumb the fascinating depths of this immense archive from the earliest photographs collected in the late 19th century to the cutting-edge work of today. Both iconic and never-before-seen images from virtually every corner of the globe, every species of wildlife, and amazing human achievements in exploration, adventure, science, and more are showcased and placed in historic, artistic, technical, and journalistic context. Following this lavish visual journey, readers will be awed by a behind-the-scenes profile of the collection, its size, its richly diverse character, and its special collections, ranging from delicate and beautiful Autochromes to the famous Alexander Graham Bell collection and the amazing stratosphere collection. Fine artwork and imaginative illustrations are also featured. Finally, a list of photographers whose work is represented stands as a fitting tribute to those without whose tireless and brilliant efforts the Collection would not exist.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Book Description
Behind National Geographic’s worldwide reputation as a powerhouse of photography lies one of the finest, most extensive, and most unique graphic resources on Earth: the National Geographic Image Collection. For the first time ever, readers will plumb the fascinating depths of this immense archive from the earliest photographs collected in the late 19th century to the cutting-edge work of today. Both iconic and never-before-seen images from virtually every corner of the globe, every species of wildlife, and amazing human achievements in exploration, adventure, science, and more are showcased and placed in historic, artistic, technical, and journalistic context.

Following this lavish visual journey, readers will be awed by a behind-the-scenes profile of the entire collection, its size, its richly diverse character, and its special collections, ranging from delicate and beautiful Autochromes to the famous Alexander Graham Bell collection to the amazing stratosphere collection. Fine artwork and imaginative illustrations are also featured.

Finally, a listing of photographers whose work is represented stands as a fitting tribute to those without whose tireless and brilliant efforts the Collection would not exist.

---

Look Inside National Geographic Image Collection

Click on thumbnails for larger images

Chinatown beauty. California, 1975. (William Albert Allard)	A trio of triplet policemen. New Jersey, 1981. (Michael S.Yamashita)	Portrait of a horse wrangler. Montana, 1984. (Sam Abell)	Wodaabe men preening for the ladies. Niger, 2008. (Mike Hettwer)	A leopard seal greets underwater cameraman Göran Ehlmé. Antarctica, Anvers Island. (Paul Nicklen)

The golden touch of Jane Goodall. Republic of Congo,1990. (Michael Nichols)	Italy, 1994. (William Albert Allard)	A blue button jellyfish. Hawaiian Islands, 2007. (David Liittschwager)	Floating above the sky. Earth Orbit, 1965. (NASA)	Dusting the sheep diorama in a sporting goods shop. Nebraska, 1995. (Joel Sartore)

---

About the Author

Leah Bendavid-Val is director of photography publishing for National Geographic Books. She is the author of five books on photography including Song Without Words.

Michelle Anne Delaney is an associate curator in the Photographic History Collection, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.

Maura Mulvihill is a vice president and director of the Image Collection at National Geographic, where she has worked for 30 years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Focal Point (October 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1426205031
• ISBN-13: 978-1426205033
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 1.4 x 11.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #68,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #21 in Books > Travel > Specialty Travel > Travel with Pets
  • #22 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Photojournalism
  • #28 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > History

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The gift book for all photographers., November 30, 2009

By 

Shrutte farm beets (DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic Image Collection (Hardcover)

I spent the weekend reviewing the images in this book. What a treat it was. It's not just another collection of the same images we have come to see again and again.

The book delves deep into to the archives of the National Geographic society to find images that represent all aspects of their collection. What a great variety of images, photographers and styles, all held together and presented in this beautiful book.

It's hard to say what I liked best, there is just so much to choose from, Old B&W, autochrome plates and both 35 mm and digital photography. Such beautiful Images -and not the ones that are published over and over. they took me into what it must be like to work there, behind the scenes.

If you know anyone who loves photography this is the gift to buy them this holiday season

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Beautiful, December 3, 2009

By 

Mambs - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic Image Collection (Hardcover)

This book contains such a broad range of photographs from all over the world. Each page is a reminder of the incredible richness of the human and natural world. I do not know much about photography, but it's amazing to see how both the quality and the style of photographs has evolved over the past century. This is a truly enduring book that I will enjoy for years to come.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars National Geographic Images, January 24, 2010

By 

C. Gregory Fehle - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: National Geographic Image Collection (Hardcover)

Some of the most exceptional National Geographic photos are found in this book. But the quality of paper used to reproduce this book disappointed me. I would be willing to pay more for a better quality paper to highlight these photographic masterpieces.