National Geographic Image Collection |  | Authors: National Geographic, Michelle Anne Delaney, Maura Mulvihill
Publisher: Focal Point
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Pages: 512
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Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 9.8 x 1.8
ISBN: 1426205031
Dewey Decimal Number: 779
EAN: 9781426205033
ASIN: 1426205031
Publication Date: October 6, 2009
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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) |
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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) |
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 National Geographic Image Collection February 3, 2010
Peggy A. Kniesly (Dayton, Ohio)
I'm glad that I made the decision to buy National Geographic Image Collection. It has some really interesting and beautiful pictures. It's a book that I will look forward to passing on to my children!
Spectacular photos February 1, 2010
L. Richert (LA, CA)
This is an excellent book for people who love photography, travel & nature. It's a treat to see what a talented photographer can capture in the natural world. Who know how the pictures might be manipulated or "enhanced" in photoshop, but it doesn't matter. There are often times I'll see a perfect sunset, wild animals or other scenic beauty and be amazed. But the moment is gone so quickly. This book captures those images perfectly. This was given to many people over the holidays.
Incredible shots! January 31, 2010
K. Martinak (Upstate, New York)
I purchased this book as a gift, but found that I can't keep my hands off it..incredible photos from the archives of Nat Geo every topic from nature scenes to rare incredible animal shots to history's most famous people (as well as people you've never seen)
This is the must-have of coffee table books.
Beautiful pictures January 31, 2010
Manda (TN)
Bought this book as a gift for a friend. I was able to flip through it briefly before giving it away, and the images were spectacular. My friend has commented to me many times that he really enjoys his new book, and flips through it quite a bit to read interesting things. It is a very large book, and seems perfect to be a very nice "coffee table" book after you are done reading it cover to cover.
When a book is more than a book. January 30, 2010
William F. Geer Jr.
First saw this book reviewed on a segment on CBS Sunday Morning. Immediately ordered it (at a very good price).
When I received it, was better looking than I expected. But why should I be surprised, being that National Geographic is the publisher?
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