Earth from Space and More Coffee Table Books

EARTH FROM SPACE by Yann Arthus-Bertrand

For lovers of "coffee table books," EARTH FROM SPACE is a magnificent and telling book about our changing planet. 

"From space, Earth is a magnificent sight, splashed with vivid colors, patterns, textures, and abstract forms. Views from above can also provide telling information about the health of our planet. To help us understand the more than 150 breathtaking satellite photographs in Earth from Space, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, an aerial photographer and devoted environmental activist, discusses the impact of deforestation, urban sprawl, intensive farming, ocean pollution, and more. Using high-resolution imagery, we can monitor the evolution of vegetation around the Chernobyl nuclear disaster site, snow loss on Mount Kilimanjaro, and the health of migratory bird populations. Earth from Space’s compelling selection of satellite images raises important questions about our future, while also showcasing the planet’s beauty—leaving no doubt that it is something crucial to protect."  ~ From the Publisher

Madagascar. Near-infrared is often used to detect vegetation, which may appear in the final image as red, such as the mangrove trees here along the Betsiboka River's estuary. Nearby rice and cassava plantations are in lighter red, yellow and pink.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand is the founder of GoodPlanet, an organization dedicated to preserving the environment, and the award-winning author of more than forty books, including the international bestseller "Earth from Above." He is a traveler, photographer, and former hot-air balloon pilot, and is world renowned for his astonishing photography books. His seminal work, "Earth from Above", has been published in numerous languages and was the basis for a worldwide photo exhibition. Arthus-Bertrand's work regularly appears in "Geo, Life, National Geographic", and "Paris-Match."

Looking for more coffee table type books? We have a few on our center display.  And.... Check out HuffPost Books article on 15 Gift-Worthy books! 

~ Katherine