Above the World

by Ranulph Fiennes

Above the Stunning Satellite Images From Above Earth Fiennes, Sir Ranulph

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Photography

Hardcover

Published January 1, 2006

About the author

Sir Ranulph Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes, 3rd Baronet, OBE, better known as Ranulph (Ran) Fiennes, is a British adventurer and holder of several endurance records.

Fiennes has written books about his army service and his expeditions as well as a book defending Robert Falcon Scott from modern revisionists. In May 2009, aged 65, he climbed to the summit of Mount Everest. According to the Guinness Book of World Records he is the world's greatest living adventurer.

Reviews

[Tom Oldale · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some incredible images with facts and figures to go with each.

I just wish there were more images up close as a lot of these are vast areas, (50-70 miles) which can become fairly meaningless and difficult to comprehend/dissect to someone who is not a geologist, though still fascinating.

I would have also liked even more urban images (of which there are a fair few) to show the impact of humanity on the planet and the design of such spaces… but that’s a personal preference.

Overall…very interesting.

[Sam · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing collection of satellite images of various locations around the world, really puts perspective not only on each of the features/areas included but also on our position and importance in the world

[Autumn Doughton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing!