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Earth from above, updated edition author arthusbertrand, yann book condition used acceptable quantity available 2 binding hardcover isbn 10 1419722840 isbn 9781419722844 publisher harry n. In a literal overview of the world, earth from above. To help us understand the more than 150 breathtaking satellite photographs in earth from space, yann arthusbertrand, an aerial photographer and devoted environmental activist, discusses the impact of. Its simultaneous worldwide release is scheduled for june 5th, 2009 world environment day. The earth from the air by yann arthusbertrand 9780500544846. It was in the late 70s, in kenya, while studying with his wife anne the every day life of a pride of lions that, that he truly became a photographer. The result of a fiveyear airborne odyssey across five. Yann arthusbertrand is perhaps the best known aerial photographer on the planet. Yann arthusbertrand was born in a renowned jewellers family founded by claude arthusbertrand and michelange marion. Discover book depositorys huge selection of yann arthus bertrand books online. He is the chairman of goodplanet foundation, a nonprofit association for the promotion of sustainable development, and the director of the documentary films home and human. There is text with each photograph that is very informative.
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Yann arthusbertrand is the awardwinning photographer and author of more than 40 books. He is especially well known for his book earth from above and his film home. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of. Through 170 images taken by remarkable photographer yann arthusbertrand for ten years in different geographies of more than 60 countries, we get a privileged perspective that discloses a planet as never seen before. The result of a fiveyear airborne odyssey across five continents and sixty countries, the earth from the air is the bestselling and most popular book of aerial.
Yann arthusbertrand born march 1946 in paris is a french photographer, journalist, reporter and environmentalist he was met name well berninahaus for his book earth from above 1999 1 and his film home 2009 early life. Inspired by the best selling book, earth from above is a magical tour of the worlds most beautiful natural landscapes shot in dazzling hd. The earth from above born in 1946, yann arthusbertrand has always been fond of nature. Find earth from above by arthusbertrand, yann at biblio. Earth from space by yann arthusbertrand booksamillion. This adventure gave birth in 1981 to his first book lions, lions yann arthusbertrand likes to present as his first photography teachers. His sister catherine is one of his closest collaborators. This superb book presents a new state of great ecological and social challenges facing the world today. From space, earth is a magnificent sight, splashed with vivid colors, patterns, textures, and abstract forms.
See more ideas about aerial photography, earth and french photographers. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Earth from above for young readers yann arthusbertrand, concept by, robert burleigh, text by artphoto books, yann arthusbertrand, author assorted. Yann arthusbertrands powerful aerial photographs reveal the incidental beauty of the earth and its inhabitants, while the authoritative text explores current issues of. Human is a collection of stories and images of our world, offering an immersion to the core of what it means to be human. Earth from above, a 4episode, 8hour tv series then launched in 2007 and renewed for 2008, prompting arthusbertrand to begin filming of home, a documentarystyle feature film about the state of our planet and challenges facing us to protect it. His photography regularly appears in magazines such as national geographic, life, geo, and sierra magazine. This affordable pictureaday compilation based on abrams international bestseller earth from above presents 365 aerial photographs. Produced under the sponsorship of unesco, the book is also a unique. Yann became a photographer and works great story to newspapers such as national geographic, geo, life, paris match, figaro magazine etc. Views from above can also provide telling information about the health of our planet.
Earth from above, updated edition hardcover abrams books. He is widely known for his book earth from above 1999, and his films home 2009 and human 2015 about the impact of humans on the planet. This is a book with some of the most beautiful and interesting photographs i have ever seen, all of which have been taken from the air above by the well known photographer yannarthus bertrand. About the author yann arthus bertrand has been portraying the state of the planet in photographs since 1995. Yann arthusbertrands colorful pictures arent abstract artworks. He is especially well known for his book earth from above 1999 and his film home 2009. See all books authored by yann arthusbertrand, including earth from above, and earth from above. Earth from space from space, earth is a magnificent sight, splashed with vivid colors, patterns, textures, and abstract forms.
Completely revised and updated, the new earth from above. The earth s bestkept secrets can only be seen from above. Yann arthusbertrand earth from above 6th printing hardcover new york harry n. Yann arthusbertrand earth from above 6th printing ebay. The result of a fiveyear journey across five continents and 60 countries, this spectacular portrait of our planet is also an iconic reminder of its fragility. The earth from the air is the bestselling and most popular book of aerial photography ever published.
Yann arthusbertrand is an excellent photographer, and his photographs from the air are outstanding. Earth from above by yann arthusbertrand 2003, hardcover. Yann arthusbertrand, known for the photo project earth from above, will photograph and film with a drone. Hes been interested in nature and wildlife from an early age. It also comes with an alarming and urgent message that we the citizens of the world must all do our bit to bring to a halt the continuing and. Yann arthusbertrand earth from space inhabitat green. It is because of this commitment that yann arthusbertrand was designated goodwill ambassador for the united nations environment programme on earth day april 22nd, 2009. Yann arthus bertrand has been portraying the state of the planet in photographs since 1995. Widely known as a specialist in aerial photography around the world, arthus bertrand has published 60 books, including abrams best seller earth from above. The earth has changed a new edition of this classic book, with nearly 100 new photographs by yann arthusbertrand. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on earth.
Let the remarkable aerial photographs of yann arthusbertrand take you to a. Earth from above by yann arthusbertrand librarything. His seminal work, earth from above, has been published in numerous languages and was the basis for a worldwide photo exhibition. Yann arthusbertrand was born in paris on march 1946 in a renowned jewellers family founded in 1803 by claude arthusbertrand and michelange marion. Gradually, he began more personal work, particularly on the. Everyone should take part in the effort, and home has been conceived to take a message of mobilization out to every human being. Explore books by yann arthusbertrand with our selection at. From a heartshaped mangrove forest in new caledonia to a flock of red ibises in venezuela, from a caravan of camels in mauritania to mt. In 2006, yann started the series vu du ciel, a television documentary series of several oneandahalf hour episodes, each dealing with a particular environmental problem. Earth from space by yann arthusbertrand, hardcover. Hosted by world famous photographer yann arthusbertrand, this program features some of the most stunning aerial photography ever attempted, from the earths. He is the chairman of goodplanet, a nonprofit association for the promotion of sustainable development. Yann arthusbertrand books list of books by author yann.
He is especially well known for his book the earth from the air, which has sold millions of copies since its first publication in 1999. Yann arthusbertrand, traveler, photographer, and former hotair balloon pilot, is world renowned for his astonishing photography books. Widely known as a specialist in aerial photography around the world, arthusbertrand has published 60 books, including abrams best seller earth from above. Yann arthusbertrand is the founder of goodplanet, an organization dedicated to preserving the environment, and the awardwinning author of more than forty books, including the international bestseller earth from above. As well as stunning photographs, each chapter has a map to help locate the images and a thoughtprovoking essay, viz. Earth from above is a coffeetable book that is not easily put down. It gave birth to a book also entitled earth from above, of which millions of copies were sold. It shows how tightly linked man and nature are, and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. Very few photography books become a national sensation, but earth. Home is a 2009 documentary directed by french photographer, reporter and environmentalist yann arthusbertrand and produced by luc besson. He has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide of his seminal photo essay earth from above, a decadespanning attempt to photograph all the vistas of the planet from the sky, whether by helicopter, hot air balloon, or anything else that flies. His photographs have been featured in national geographic, life, geo, and parismatch, among other magazines.