Turkey From the Air [Hardcover]

Yann Arthus-Bertrand (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 1998

This oversize book captures, in brilliant, full color bleed illustrations, the diversity and beauty of one of the world's most popular tourist havens. Photographer Yann Arthus Bertrand spent several months in a helicopter all over Turkey, photographing its renowned Greco-Roman ruins in Ephesus and Pergamon, dramatic mountains, and dazzling coastline that is a mecca for international yachtsmen. Also here are the stunning mosques, churches and palaces of Istanbul--once capital of the Ottoman sultans and center of one of the most powerful empires of all time.

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Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

About the Author

Yann Arthus Bertrand is the finest aerial photographer in the world, and works for National Georgaphic, Life, Geo, and Paris Match among others. He is the photographer of Vendome's Kenya From the Air and Morocco From the Air.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 152 pages
• Publisher: Vendome Press (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865651515
• ISBN-13: 978-0865651517
• Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 11.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,647,034 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.

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Turkey - Mesmerizing Beauty, June 19, 2000

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Cyril Gaultier "CD Galore" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Turkey From the Air (Hardcover)

There are few books that can aspire to depict Turkey with such style. This book captures the essence of the country from the air yet strikes many a chord in those who have been to Turkey. I relived my trip thanks to the amazing photos which are much better than a similar title also in print. I recommend it to those wanting to get a glimpse of what marvels this country holds.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Photos of Exotic Sites, February 25, 2006

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Maximilian Ferro (Weare, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Turkey from the Air (Hardcover)

I have not yet travelled in Turkey, but it would take months of difficult itineraries to see everything depicted in this book. Asia Minor (or Anatolia) was the crossroads of ancient civilizations, and I doubt if any nation is so rich in historic sites. From the ruins of Troy to the glory of the Hellenistic Age, from being the wealthiest area of the Roman Empire to its Byzantine glory, and from its crusader castles to the splendour of Islamic rule, Turkey defines and distills the very essence of civilization, and this book, with its oversized, full-page color photos, is a worthy introduction to all Turkey has to offer.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great shots, September 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Turkey From the Air (Hardcover)

I bought this book in advance of a trip that we were making to Turkey. I wanted my children to get a taste of what it would look like. I was looking for a book with good pictures of scenery, landmarks, people, places and things and it fit the bill perfectly.