false 166696 0 0 411073 0870449869 9780870449864 11 <![CDATA[National Geographic: The Photographs]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174513671m/411073.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174513671s/411073.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/411073.National_Geographic_The_Photographs 4.60 105 National Geographic The Photographs is a captivating, full-color presentation of National Geographic magazine's best and most memorable photographs of the last 25 years, the facts behind them, and the stories of the men and women who took them.

Page after page of this beautiful, large-format book presents stunning images that capture the major themes of the National Geographic Society: wildlife on land and underwater, cultures in the United States and around the world, and science—from astronomy and archaeology to the human senses. Accompanying the images are the photographers' accounts of the techniques they used and their various adventures in the field—sometimes humorous, sometimes terrifying, always vividly compelling. National Geographic The Photographs also includes an introductory chapter that chronicles the evolution of the photographic principles that have kept National Geographic at the forefront of the field and presents the visionaries who believed that photography had the power to tell important truths.

]]> 166696 4.54 208 20 1994 287497 079226164X 9780792261643 8 <![CDATA[Through the Lens: National Geographic's Greatest Photographs]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173423451m/287497.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173423451s/287497.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/287497.Through_the_Lens_National_Geographic_s_Greatest_Photographs 4.48 90 National Geographic's possession won't fit in a book, the 250 in this moderately glossy, minimally costly collection will do nicely. Through the Lens is a stunning collection of photos judiciously apportioned to represent the regions of the earth, the sea, and outer space; humans and nature; and even the history of the medium--a few historic black and whites contrast dramatically with the eye-popping modern color shots that dominate the book. As ever, the esthetic key to their impact is the use of big, emotional pictures with witty little captions, and whenever possible, startling juxtapositions. A Boston matron's faux-fur coat looks just like her pet Dalmatian (the caption identifies them as "spots fans"). The world's widest street (in Buenos Aires) by night looks great next to a grassy highway overpass for grizzly bears in Alberta. The famous green-eyed Afghan refugee poses in a purple burkha with her 1985 National Geographic cover. A Moscow shopper tries on a snowsuit, oblivious to the huge face in the ad on the wall behind him, whose nose he obscures and smile he bisects. A fuzzy shot of a 1907 inventor testing a multiwinged "Katydid" flying machine contrasts with a crisp 1974 shot of Skylab soaring far above fluffy clouds. Often, what's striking is the juxtaposition of ideas. An Arctic wolf making an impossible leap between ice floes arcs in midair, only its reflection hitting the frigid water. A 1935 Model T "surfs" a steep dune in White Sands, New Mexico. Chorus lines of stuffed cane-toad corpses with surreally clothespinned snouts perform on a taxidermist's shelf. Newborns are lined up like bread loaves in Shanghai. A woman in a white chador sits in the Tripoli airport, the white lines of fluorescent ceiling bulbs radiating behind her head like a saint's halo. This isn't the fanciest photo book of the season, but it certainly is a good deal. -Tim Appelo]]> 166696 4.54 208 20 2003 411077 0792275209 9780792275206 0 <![CDATA[National Geographic Photographs: The Milestones]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174513673m/411077.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174513673s/411077.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/411077.National_Geographic_Photographs_The_Milestones 4.29 7 The extraordinary history of National Geographic photography spare more than a hundred years and tens of thousands of unforgettable pictures, a history never before fully presented. Since January 1896, when the subtitle "An Illustrated Monthly" was first added to the magazine's masthead, the Geographic has maintained a tradition of photojournalistic excellence that continues to set new standards, both artistic and technical. With the publication of startlingly unique photographs from great explorations sponsored by the Society, such at Robert Peary's turn-of-the-century Arctic expeditions. Hiram Bingham's discovery of Machu Picchu, early panoramas of the American West by William Henry Jackson, Joseph Rock's rare scenes of inner China in the 1920s, the first bird's-eye views from stratospheric balloons, and never-before-seen images from the earliest voyages beneath the sea, the National Geographic has been at the forefront of presenting the world in all its magnificent variety.

Now, on the brink of the 21st century, six authors in the field of photography -- respected curators, award-winning writers, distinguished university professors -- have been asked to discuss what they regard as the significant accomplishments of National Geographic and place them within the greater context of the history of photography. Era by era, these experts offer invaluable analysis and fascinating commentary on the pivotal role played by the Geographic in the development of this very special kind of photojournalism. To make their points, these experts have assembled a wonderfully varied representation of great photographs from the Society archives -- many previously unpublished -- and they further highlight important historical developments in special portfolios devoted to the milestones et each period: from the magazine's first color photographs in 1910 to the first color underwater pictures in 1927 to the cutting-edge technologies of today and the issues they present, and more.

For generations, National Geographic's commitment to a groundbreaking blend of stunning, innovative photography and informative, engaging text has consistently delivered the irresistible attractions of this astonishing world into the eager imagination of armchair travelers everywhere.

]]> 166696 4.54 208 20 1999 411074 0792272021 9780792272021 0 <![CDATA[National Geographic Photographs Then and Now]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174513671m/411074.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1174513671s/411074.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/411074.National_Geographic_Photographs_Then_and_Now 5.00 3 For more than a century, National Geographic's writers and photographers have crisscrossed the world, visiting and revisiting the most interesting, dramatic, extraordinary corners of our planet. And month after month enthralled readers and armchair travelers have accompanied them, going places they could never go and meeting people they would never otherwise encounter.

With pictures ranging from familiar American landscapes to exotic foreign scenes, the National Geographic archive is a treasure trove of images and observations -- and this book invites you to explore its wonderful diversity on a journey through time and across the Earth.

Photographs: Then and Now is playful...surprising...downright dazzling. In its provocative pairings of photographs -- one from years past and one from the present -- it offers a wonderful, wide-ranging array of reflections: the world as it was, and as it is today.

Gaze upon New York's Flatiron Building, a marvel of modern architecture circa 1917 -- and see it again in 1989, now dwarfed in scale by Manhattan's towers but still wonderful in its angularity. Here are Australian Aborigines in ancient ceremonial dress and their modern counterpart in jean jacket and cowboy hat. Along with the arresting images that record each far-flung region of the globe, you'll find an essay by a writer who knows the area well and captures its unique character with entertaining eloquence.

Panoramic and perceptive, the kind of book that only National Geographic could create, Photographs: Then and Now is a stunning celebration of our ever-changing, always fascinating world.

]]> 166696 4.54 208 20 1998 557975 0792265637 9780792265634 0 <![CDATA[National Geographic Moments: Hats]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791613m/557975.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791613s/557975.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/557975.National_Geographic_Moments_Hats 5.00 1
Modest baseball caps, richly bejeweled crowns, Stetsons, fedoras, berets—every hat divulges a wealth of information about the wearer's status, style, culture, and personality. Delightfully engaging images by gifted National Geographic photographers, accompanied by insightful text, trace the global history of hats from the invention of photography to the present day—reflecting not just the passing trends of fashion but the evolution of civilization itself. A whimsical photographic celebration of a significant, time-honored accessory, Hats is a unique, gift-size volume that will brighten any viewer's day.]]> 166696 4.54 208 20 2004 557971 0792264347 9780792264347 0 <![CDATA[Stories on Paper & Glass: Pioneering Photography at National Geographic]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791590m/557971.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791590s/557971.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/557971.Stories_on_Paper_Glass_Pioneering_Photography_at_National_Geographic 5.00 1 An unprecedented event in publishing, Stories on Paper and Glass presents an important collection of early National Geographic photographs—most previously unpublished—and tells the intriguing inside story of how they came to be. Noted photography historian and curator Leah Bendavid-Val's text examines the collection's development and gives a rare perspective on the National Geographic Society's fundamental and lasting influence on the way we see and understand our world and ourselves.

Beginning with the story of the Grosvenor family's impassioned and far-seeing collecting, moving to the Society's innovations in printing and color technologies, and finally to the Geographic's approach to commissioning and editing pictures, Bendavid-Val looks into details behind the dazzling range of themes encompassed by National Geographic photography, from science and industry to exotic cultures and wildlife. Highlighting the treasured Special Collections archive, which comprises close to 150,000 photographs, the book also includes rare autochromes, vintage William Henry Jackson photographs of the American West, and much more. Featuring nearly 300 images and a beautiful design and exquisite printing, Stories on Paper and Glass is a timeless celebration and a valuable retrospective.

]]> 166696 4.54 208 20 2001 557960 0792261852 9780792261858 1 <![CDATA[National Geographic MOMENTS: WEDDINGS]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791578m/557960.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791578s/557960.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/557960.National_Geographic_MOMENTS_WEDDINGS 4.00 1 166696 4.54 208 20 2003 557974 0792261690 9780792261698 0 <![CDATA[National Geographic MOMENTS: CARS]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791613m/557974.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791613s/557974.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/557974.National_Geographic_MOMENTS_CARS 0.0 0 166696 4.54 208 20 2003 557973 0792261747 9780792261742 0 <![CDATA[National Geographic MOMENTS: GARDENS]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791591m/557973.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791591s/557973.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/557973.National_Geographic_MOMENTS_GARDENS 0.0 0 166696 4.54 208 20 2003 557969 0792261720 9780792261728 0 <![CDATA[National Geographic MOMENTS: FAMILIES]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791590m/557969.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175791590s/557969.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/557969.National_Geographic_MOMENTS_FAMILIES 0.0 0 166696 4.54 208 20 2003