Book
National Geographic Image Collection.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426205033 (hc) :
- Physical Description: 511 p. : col. ill. ; 30 cm.
- Publisher: Washington, DC : Focal Point : c2009.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Exploration -- Wildlife -- People & culture -- Science & climate change -- Conversation with Maura Mulvihill, director, National Geographic Image Collection -- Collection profile. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Documentary photography. National Geographic Society (U.S.) > Photograph collections. Nature photography. Travel photography. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Cookstown Branch | 779 Nat | 31681002119782 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Photographs from the archives of National Geographic offer more than 450 images from virtually every corner of the globe of both wildlife and human achievements in exploration, adventure, culture, and science. - Baker & Taylor
Plumbs the depths of an immense archive--from the earliest photos collected in the late nineteenth century to the cutting-edge work of today--and offers 450 images from virtually every corner of the globe of both wildlife and human achievements in exploration, adventure, science, and more. - Grand Central Pub
Behind National Geographicâs worldwide reputation as a powerhouse of photography lies one of the finest, most extensive, and most unique graphic resources on Earth: the National Geographic Image Collection. For the first time ever, readers will plumb the fascinating depths of this immense archive from the earliest photographs collected in the late 19th century to the cutting-edge work of today. Both iconic and never-before-seen images from virtually every corner of the globe, every species of wildlife, and amazing human achievements in exploration, adventure, science, and more are showcased and placed in historic, artistic, technical, and journalistic context.Following this lavish visual journey, readers will be awed by a behind-the-scenes profile of the entire collection, its size, its richly diverse character, and its special collections, ranging from delicate and beautiful Autochromes to the famous Alexander Graham Bell collection to the amazing stratosphere collection. Fine artwork and imaginative illustrations are also featured.Finally, a listing of photographers whose work is represented stands as a fitting tribute to those without whose tireless and brilliant efforts the Collection would not exist. - Random House, Inc.
Behind National Geographic&;s worldwide reputation as a powerhouse of photography lies one of the finest, most extensive, and most unique graphic resources on Earth: the National Geographic Image Collection. For the first time ever, readers will plumb the fascinating depths of this immense archive from the earliest photographs collected in the late 19th century to the cutting-edge work of today. Both iconic and never-before-seen images from virtually every corner of the globe, every species of wildlife, and amazing human achievements in exploration, adventure, science, and more are showcased and placed in historic, artistic, technical, and journalistic context.
Following this lavish visual journey, readers will be awed by a behind-the-scenes profile of the entire collection, its size, its richly diverse character, and its special collections, ranging from delicate and beautiful Autochromes to the famous Alexander Graham Bell collection to the amazing stratosphere collection. Fine artwork and imaginative illustrations are also featured.
Finally, a listing of photographers whose work is represented stands as a fitting tribute to those without whose tireless and brilliant efforts the Collection would not exist.
