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Mars Hardcover – June 2, 2015

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4.7 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
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Mars has always fascinated humanity and the findings of the past decade have revolutionized ideas about our nearest neighbor--revealing its watery past and geological similarity to Earth.




This gorgeously illustrated volume is filled with the latest and most magnificent images to be sent back from Curiosity, will walk you in the footsteps of the NASA probes and rovers that have been surveying the planet from 1964 until the present day. Experience its other-worldly beauty as you hover over sinister dust devils, immense icecaps and textured rock formations.




Mars charts an incredible course across this unfamiliar planet, depicting all sides, seasons, channels and chasms, from the North Pole to the Southern Highlands. Witness the soaring heights of Olympus Mons--the tallest volcano in the Solar System--watch a giant dust storm tear through the canyons of the Valles Marineris, and explore the broad valleys of Chryse Planitia, scarred from catastrophic floods.




Detailed and accessible essays explain how Mars was formed, shedding light on its internal and external structure, weather systems and unique geographical features, as well as on the compelling evidence of water and microscopic life. Each image is accompanied by a caption that explains in unparalleled detail the abstract patterns and peculiar geology that form this majestic planet.



Featuring over 200 spectacular photographs and informative color diagrams, an atlas of the surface and details of the most recent scientific discoveries Mars is the perfect introduction to the Red Planet.
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    10.38 x 0.88 x 11.75 inches
  6. ISBN-10
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  7. ISBN-13
    978-1623658564
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Giles Sparrow studied Astronomy at University College London, and Science Communication at Imperial College, before embarking on a career in publishing. He has acted as author, consultant and contributor on numerous bestselling astronomy and popular science books for Quercus, including Cosmos, The Stargazer's Handbook and Hubble: Window on the Universe.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quercus
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 162365856X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1623658564
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.25 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.38 x 0.88 x 11.75 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,382,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

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Customers find the book's pictures glorious, with one mentioning it's full of amazing photos from Mars. Moreover, the content provides good explanations of Mars history and geology, and customers appreciate the top-notch science writing. Additionally, they consider the book worth every penny.

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"If you want a book that has outstanding pictures and good explanations of Mars history and geology, this is the book for you" Read more

"This is a very informative and interesting book. Great pictures. Our son, who is a teacher uses it in his classroom." Read more

"...them this is the book for you... loaded with information and beautiful pictures... so detailed... its a lovely book for your collection!!!" Read more

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Customers praise the book's top-notch science writing, particularly its good explanations of Mars history and geology, with one customer noting its well-written general information about Mars missions.

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"...Certainly, as one would imagine, full of Mars facts but presented with a touch of the voluptuous. This book is an intellectual and sensual experience." Read more

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The photos in this book are high quality with such great detail and depth. The photographer and artist in me marvels at the natural beauty and the scientist part of me is enthralled. The beginning of the book goes through a general overview of Mars and our history of getting to know it better through the years. The bulk of the book goes into great detail about the features of physical features of Mars... and our landers and rovers.
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  • Matt Parten
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just the book I was looking for
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2020
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    I was looking for a book with updated maps and geology information concerning Mars. The only information I had was from the late 70s and mid-80s. This book gave me precisely the updated information I needed and was looking for. Great book!!
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  • Paul Tingey
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2021
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    Mars... if your curious about Mars them this is the book for you... loaded with information and beautiful pictures... so detailed... its a lovely book for your collection!!!
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  • David Penso
    5.0 out of 5 stars Strong recommendation
    Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2021
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    Strong recommendation. It goes into great detail, excellent photos, timelines and numerous other great explanations and illustrations.
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  • Amir Alon
    5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2018
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    This is really a very good book! And full of amazing photoes from mars!
    you should really buy it from Amazon!
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  • Blue*Skies
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on the Red Planet
    Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016
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    This is a superbly produced book. Certainly, as one would imagine, full of Mars facts but presented with a touch of the voluptuous. This book is an intellectual and sensual experience.
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  • Dan Carey
    4.0 out of 5 stars Glorious pictures and top-notch science writing make this one of ...
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2015
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    Glorious pictures and top-notch science writing make this one of the most enjoyable of the recent books on Mars. The middle portion of the book is arranged as an atlas of Mars, highlighting the geology and terrain of different sites on the red planet. That is a section to savor slowly.
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  • Tuli
    5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth buying!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2016
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    Great book for those who love this planet. Even my expert astronomer nephew loved this book and perused it carefully. Great value all around.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful pictures
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019
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    great coffee table book nice pictures hope a updated version comes out
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  • Frank D
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is the current magnum opus on Mars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 4, 2016
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    This is a fabulous book, but not for casual browsing, but rather to savor a huge amount of fascinating, but mainly orbiter aerial photos.

    For those old enough to remember the first 200 odd pixel monochrome Mariner pictures of Mars, the images in this book are like science fiction.

    Giles Sparrow has undoubtedly put a lot of effort into this sumptuous volume. The text is measured, knowledgeable, up-to-date, covering virtually every aspect of the planet , but short on geological analysis. Otherwise, A to Z stuff.

    Personally I would have preferred more geologically informative captions (with more sizing-scales as a previous reviewer mentions), but of course this would require a lot more research. Rather than a seeming tendency in places to include 'bling' images (and rare ones) which are thin on info, I would have been interested in more classic images packed with a lot more explanatory data - even at the risk of being speculative.

    Don't misread me here. This is a book filled with up-to-date images (and text), mainly from orbiters, and strictly speaking, it is ultimately an aerial-survey of Mars. Nonetheless, it has enough to more than satisfy the appetite of all interested in this desolate, violent and fascinating world. (See below for PS)

    It is a visually gorgeous book which comes perilously close to being 'ultimate'. Certainly there is nothing of its kind in print.

    No one interested in planetary exploration should be without this tome.

    PS. If I have a quibble, it is that I would have liked more 'Rover' type-photos, the sort of "Postcards from Mars' (Jim Bell) panoramas, the sort of groundviews that one not versed in interpreting aerial ( and false coloured) imagery could relate to...

    PPS. Quercus, there is still a gap in the market for the 'ultimate' Rover photo-book, something that continues where Jim Bell left off ten years ago.......... with the sort of 'terrestrial-type' ground-level panoramas unique to the Rovers - backed-up with geologically informed text on the topography and orogeny in picture...(where Bell was short)
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  • Naruto
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book
    Reviewed in India on December 11, 2015
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    What else do i need now..
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  • Sean Harris
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid
    Reviewed in Canada on November 14, 2021
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    Great book lots of excellent photos
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  • carmel dacre
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic present
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 22, 2021
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    We bought this for a friend, he loved it a big star gazer and planet knowledge. Thought it was fantastic and the large book with great pictures. Just couldn’t believe how big the book was.
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  • Bonnie W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book on Mars
    Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2020
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    Excellent in every aspects. Definitely love it.
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