Above the World

by Ranulph Fiennes (Foreword), Cassell Illustrated

See the earth as never before in this brand new book featuring amazing photographic views of the world. The "Photographic Atlas of the World" is far more than an atlas or a series of aerial photographs. The latest satellite technology has been used to provide images of unparalleled clarity and colour, providing photographs of familiar mountains, lakes, countries and seas from a new perspective. Taking in six continents, the atlas begins with long shots of the areas involved, moving on to focus on specific countries, then parts of countries and finally familiar areas or landmarks in the world's cities. Continent by continent, the perspective is progressively narrowed in a series of wonderfully coloured shots as the camera moves closer to earth. More than an atlas, more than a series of pictures, this book is a unique and beautiful representation of the planet.

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Photography

288 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2004

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!