The earth from the air is the bestselling and most popular book of aerial photography ever published. The earth s bestkept secrets can only be seen from above. Earth from above for young readers yann arthusbertrand, concept by, robert burleigh, text by artphoto books, yann arthusbertrand, author assorted. This affordable pictureaday compilation based on abrams international bestseller earth from above presents 365 aerial photographs. Widely known as a specialist in aerial photography around the world, arthus bertrand has published 60 books, including abrams best seller earth from above.
From space, earth is a magnificent sight, splashed with vivid colors, patterns, textures, and abstract forms. Earth from above by arthusbertrand, yann and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Earth from above by yann arthusbertrand 2003, hardcover. 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. Yann arthusbertrand was born in a renowned jewellers family founded by claude arthusbertrand and michelange marion. Earth from above by yann arthusbertrand librarything. Yann arthusbertrand is perhaps the best known aerial photographer on the planet. This adventure gave birth in 1981 to his first book lions, lions yann arthusbertrand likes to present as his first photography teachers.
Yann arthusbertrand has been portraying the state of the planet in photographs since 1995. The result of a fiveyear airborne odyssey across five. See all books authored by yann arthusbertrand, including earth from above, and earth from above. See more ideas about aerial photography, earth and french photographers. 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. His seminal work, earth from above, has been published in numerous languages and was the basis for a worldwide photo exhibition. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Earth from above is a coffeetable book that is not easily put down. His sister catherine is one of his closest collaborators. 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. Since its original publication in 1999, yann arthusbertrands earth from above has been a touchstone for the environmental movement throughout the world, selling more than 3 million copies in all languages.
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. Yann arthusbertrand is a worldrenowned aerial photographer, journalist, reporter and environmentalist. 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. Views from above can also provide telling information about the health of our planet. He is especially well known for his book earth from above 1999 and his film home 2009. 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. Earth from above is a united nationssupported ecological project conceived and led by yann arthusbertrand. Produced under the sponsorship of unesco, the book is also a unique. 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. Yann arthusbertrand earth from above 6th printing hardcover new york harry n. Yann arthusbertrand is an excellent photographer, and his photographs from the air are outstanding.
Everyone should take part in the effort, and home has been conceived to take a message of mobilization out to every human being. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Yann arthusbertrand, known for the photo project earth from above, will photograph and film with a drone. Yann arthusbertrand is the awardwinning photographer and author of more than 40 books. 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. 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. Earth from space from space, earth is a magnificent sight, splashed with vivid colors, patterns, textures, and abstract forms. Yann arthusbertrand earth from space inhabitat green. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of. Explore books by yann arthusbertrand with our selection at. The earth from the air by yann arthusbertrand 9780500544846. Yann arthusbertrands colorful pictures arent abstract artworks. 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. Yann arthusbertrand was born in paris on march 1946 in a renowned jewellers family founded in 1803 by claude arthusbertrand and michelange marion.
Yann arthusbertrand is a french journalist and photographer of international reputation. From the age of 17 he became involved in the movie industry. Yann arthusbertrands many books include the multimillioncopy international bestseller earth from above. Yann arthus bertrand has been portraying the state of the planet in photographs since 1995. Very few photography books become a national sensation, but earth. It gave birth to a book also entitled earth from above, of which millions of copies were sold. Let the remarkable aerial photographs of yann arthusbertrand take you to a.
Home is a 2009 documentary directed by french photographer, reporter and environmentalist yann arthusbertrand and produced by luc besson. The earth has changed a new edition of this classic book, with nearly 100 new photographs by yann arthusbertrand. It shows how tightly linked man and nature are, and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. Earth from space by yann arthusbertrand booksamillion. 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. His photography regularly appears in magazines such as national geographic, life, geo, and sierra magazine. Yann arthusbertrand, traveler, photographer, and former hotair balloon pilot, is world renowned for his astonishing photography books. Earth from above, updated edition by yann arthusbertrand. About the author yann arthus bertrand has been portraying the state of the planet in photographs since 1995. 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 film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on earth. Inspired by the best selling book, earth from above is a magical tour of the worlds most beautiful natural landscapes shot in dazzling hd. Earth from space by yann arthusbertrand, hardcover.
There is text with each photograph that is very informative. 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 became a photographer and works great story to newspapers such as national geographic, geo, life, paris match, figaro magazine etc. Completely revised and updated, the new earth from above. Discover book depositorys huge selection of yann arthus bertrand books online. Yann arthusbertrand s more than 40 books include the multimillioncopy international bestseller earth from above. Hes been interested in nature and wildlife from an early age. Yann arthusbertrand books and biography waterstones. Yann arthusbertrand earth from above 6th printing ebay. Gradually, he began more personal work, particularly on the. This superb book presents a new state of great ecological and social challenges facing the world today.
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. 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, updated edition hardcover abrams books. 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. Hosted by world famous photographer yann arthusbertrand, this program features some of the most stunning aerial photography ever attempted, from the earths. Yann arthusbertrands powerful aerial photographs reveal the incidental beauty of the earth and its inhabitants, while the authoritative text explores current issues of. 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. The earth from the air by yann arthus bertrand sustainability. 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. Yann arthusbertrand books list of books by author yann. He is especially well known for his book earth from above and his film home.
As well as stunning photographs, each chapter has a map to help locate the images and a thoughtprovoking essay, viz. In a literal overview of the world, earth from above. 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. He is the chairman of goodplanet, a nonprofit association for the promotion of sustainable development. The earth from above born in 1946, yann arthusbertrand has always been fond of nature. The english version of the film is narrated by glenn close. Widely known as a specialist in aerial photography around the world, arthusbertrand has published 60 books, including abrams best seller earth from above.
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