National Geographic Photographs Then and Now [Hardcover]

Leah Bendavid Val (Editor)

Book Description

Series: National Geographic | Publication Date: October 1, 1998

National Geographic Photographs Then and Now offers an intriguing, unparalleled look at places, people, and culture changing over time, through National Geographic'' s 110 years of travelling and photographing the world. '

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-National Geographic began publication in 1888 and so can rightly boast of more than a century's penetration of American homes, waiting rooms, and libraries. This handsome volume displays the cream of its enormous collection of images from early black-and-white photographs to those produced with today's digital technology. The collection is broken down into natural geographic sections, commencing with North America and ranging continentally through to the polar regions. Each picture has an excellent caption that provides explanation and insight. The photographer's name, the year the picture was taken, and location are included. A sort of super issue of the magazine itself, the book offers a satisfying variety of visual wonders. There are extraordinary aerial shots of the world's great cities by night, religious services of many varieties, celebrations of all sorts, presentations of diverse cultures and sceneries, and many vivid forms of portraiture. A stunning array of photographic history.
Frances Reiher, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

This beautiful, large-format volume benefits from the quality of National Geographic's exceptional photo archives, though it reflects the oft-noted NG shortcoming of superb visuals burdened by less-than-inspired text. The value here is in the juxtaposition of historic photographs, some in black and white or sepia, with contemporary portraits of similar places and people. These images often portray cultures in transition. The work, lifestyle, dress, and villages depicted in early prints as evidence of "purer" cultures now collide with the global materialism and corporate marketing that seem intent on bringing logo-drenched T-shirts and television to every corner of the world. The book is usefully divided by region: North America, Central and South America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North Africa, Oceania, and the Poles. Its strengths are the technical standard and quality of composition found in virtually every photograph. Recommended for its glimpses of cultures near and far, then and now.ADavid Bryant, New Canaan P.L., CT
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792272021
• ISBN-13: 978-0792272021
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,232,633 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Collector's book, January 23, 2011

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Ameer Hamza Adhia (Karachi, Pakistan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: National Geographic Photographs Then and Now (Hardcover)

This was a lucky find at a local bookstall few Sundays ago. Since this book was first published National Geographic has published much more brilliant works by the titles of WORK, In Focus, Through the Lens, etc.

This book, as the title aptly suggests, takes the reader to the past and then brings him to the present. In a sense, this book compares the photographs from the past era (say, from 1940s or 50s) to the present era of 1990s (this book was published long ago). I think this book is a great review of the best works from both era and the text which accompanies it is excellent, as expected.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, March 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: National Geographic Photographs Then and Now (Hardcover)

The quality of prints is wonderful, the photografs are amazing. I have a lot of national Geographics' books and this is one of the best.