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Tropic: The Nature of Colombia

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Well, I must say I bought this book based on reviews I`d read here. And I do not regret it.
"Tropic" is absolutely wonderfull. At 12 x 9˝ inches and 4 pounds, it`s a huge book which isn`t appropriate for long journeys but it makes an excellent coffee table book.
In fact, I think it`s the most incredible achievement ever done to portray the nature of one country. Printed on black, very fine paper, it`s a nice book looking through.
The book is divided into the following sections : Seas, Islands & Littorals, Forests & Savannahs, Mountains & Inhabitants(which are actually a vertical journey through the land, from the bottom of the sea to the tops of the Andes). The vertical views of the colombian coast are absolutely gorgeous and awe-inspiring. There are also many majestic, almost poster-like pictures of pelicans flying towards the sky, inside caves and above the surface of the water. The closeups of many fishes are also a feast for the eyes, as are the beautifull flowers of the rainforest. The fantastic views of the Andes makes anyone wish they were there. And the first picture of the book on bromelias with the blue clouds and the sun melting down in the horizon will open more "wow" and "aahh"`s than fireworks of the millenium.
This book may be expensive, but if you come across a copy, do not hesitate to take it - it`s worth the money, I promise you that.

I purchased this book for someone else, but I'm going to keep it and get him another copy. Set on black pages with white writing, this book covers mountains, oceans, forests, valleys, and some very ethnic, old-world inhabitants of Columbia. It's large and very heavy; a definite coffee table kind of book. I'm very happy with my purchase; my only regret is that I didn't pick one with Columbia's cities in it also.

What a beautiful book. I got it for my husband and I am truly happy that that means it will not leave the house.
The fotografs are super, half pages, full or often double. The first chapter is about the sea and underwater animals, later come mountains and people. And to remind us that the world as beautiful as Aldo Brando can show it to us is not save at all the last chapter shows the destruction people can do to our poor planet.
The black background pages give the book a special look, paper and print are perfect.
I am really happy with this, a wonderful view of the tropics!