These modern and unconventional photographs portray an Italy that is very different from the one most people are accustomed to seeing on postcards. In this book, Italy and its heritage of nature, history, culture and humanity are presented from a unique vantage point -- the sky -- with pictures taken by two of today's most respected specialized ...
A repository of 3,000 years of accumulated history, art, and culture, Rome is like no other city in the world. This portfolio of panoramas spotlights the architecture and art that have earned Rome the designation of a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Taken from a variety of birds-eye perspectives, the images in this volume depict the range of ...
A welcome addition to White Star's renowned aerial presentation series, this handsome, compact volume takes readers on a spectacular journey over one of Italy's most beloved regions. These images reveal facets of Tuscany that are off-the-beaten track that readers could never experience without the benefit of these aerial views. From the lushness ...
In 1838 and 1839, painter David Roberts traveled throughout Egypt and across the Sinai Peninsula to Petra, Jerusalem, and Palestine. The lithographs based on the sketches and paintings he produced during these trips won him fame that endures to this day. This exceptional slipcased package presents, in two volumes, full-color plates of his original ...
Sicily is a complex land of contrasts and unexpected juxtapositions. This handsome volume takes readers on a bird's-eye tour, showcasing, in the spectacular aerial photography for which White Star is renowned, the unique characteristics of the island. Readers explore eclectic architecture that reflects more than 30 centuries of history: Phoenician ...
This volume takes readers on an aerial adventure above this ever-fascinating city and its surrounding region. A wide variety of panoramas depict the sights that are unique to Venice: the Lagoon with its islands of Burano, Torcello, and Murano; the network of canals branching out from the Grand Canal; the palaces, homes, and world-famous monuments ...
Imagine yourself in a rustic farmhouse in Tuscany, sipping cappuccino al fresco in an intimate piazza, or eating fresh-caught fish in a restaurant overlooking the sea. Featuring the spectacular travel photography for which White Star is world renowned, this addition to the Italy from Above series takes readers on a birds-eye tour of the most ...
One of the many pleasures of visiting Italy is the unique opportunity to walk amongst traces of the past. This welcome addition to White Star's Italy from Above aerial photography series uncovers archaeological sites scattered throughout the modern landscape of the Italian peninsula. Hundreds of full-color photographs whisk readers over Italy and ...
A world capital with a strong presence in the imaginations of many people throughout the world, New York has its share of icons - from the Statue of Liberty to the Empire State Building - that are instantly familiar. "High Above New York" does not fail to find new angles to present these great monuments, but this handsome volume also is designed ...
Nature, myth and history are indissolubly mixed on Irish soil. They interweave and overlap to create a world of surprising patterns that present new dimensions when viewed from above through the lenses of expert photographers. Flying High - Ireland, a new title in White Star's aerial presentation series captures the green island on Europe's ...
Splendido! This is perhaps the only way to describe this book, a superb photographic tableau that shows Italy from all angles with all the artistic insight and technical innovation worthy of the Bel Paese. All of Italy unfolds in a sumptuous collection of aerial images taken by photographers who know and love their own country. This is a "trophy" ...
Cosmopolitan and nonconformist by history and vocation, San Francisco's spirit is matched by its man-made and natural beauty. It looks out over the Pacific toward the East, surrounded by a glittering bay and its own majestic monuments. These superb aerial photographs enable the reader to take in all of this and much more. Everything is spectacular ...
Mexico connotes romantic images of lolling in a hammock suspended between palm trees, strolling on pristine beaches, and exploring ancient Mayan ruins. The reality of Mexico is just as picturesque as the fantasy. The photographs in this handsome, compact volume take readers on an aerial adventure over Mexico, spotlighting the diverse landscapes ...
This stunning portfolio of aerial photographs showcases the characteristics that make Sardinia unique. Hundreds of colorful images explore Sardinia's incomparable natural beauty, from the enormous granite boulders at Capo Testa to the pink sands of Spiaggia Rosa in Budelli, from the craggy cliffs and caves dotting the coastline, to the 23 islands ...
Morocco has always lured us with its exotic culture and untamed landscape. This volume takes readers on a magic carpet ride over thrilling and unexpected sights that we could never experience without the benefit of these exceptional aerial views. From the endless dune fields of the Sahara to the Atlas Mountains that form the backbone of the ...
An accessible presentation of the tumultuous history and spectacular natural beauty of Cuba, this volume takes readers through the archipelago of islands that constitute Cuba, revealing various facets of city life, natural beauty, and rich cultural heritage.
Antonio Attini takes readers on a memorable tour above the diverse architecture and landscapes of the historic Campania region through hundreds of aerial photographs. We are treated to fresh perspectives of such iconic structures as the former monastery of Certosa di San Martino perched on top of the Vomero and the Castel dell'Ovo on the tiny ...
This addition to White Star's Italy from Above photography series takes readers on an insider's tour of rural Italy, revealing its hidden corners and unique geographical features, colors, and textures. A master of aerial photography, Antonio Attini captures the myriad delights of Italy's most beautiful natural scenery through hundreds of vivid ...
From the sky, Turin - the ancient Augusta Taurinorum - is seen to be a crossroads of elegant piazzas, long and straight tree-lined avenues intersecting each other in the shade of a green hill.Turin is also a modern city which includes the new Lingotto, the Olympic Village and its busy factories. Its periphery is mainly aristocratic marked by ...
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