| Through the Lens: "National Geographic" Greatest Photographs | 
 enlarge | Author: Leah Bendavid-val
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Category: Book
List Price: £19.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 685
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 504
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.1
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 10 x 1.9
ISBN: 079226164X
Dewey Decimal Number: 779
EAN: 9780792261643
ASIN: 079226164X
Publication Date: October 31, 2003
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Since the 10.5 million images in National Geographic's possession won't fit in a book, the 250 in this moderately glossy, minimally costly collection will do nicely. Through the Lens is a stunning collection of photos judiciously apportioned to represent the regions of the earth, the sea and outer space; humans and nature; and even the history of the medium--a few historic black and whites contrast dramatically with the eye-popping modern colour shots that dominate the book. The aesthetic key to their impact is the use of big, emotional pictures with witty little captions and, whenever possible, startling juxtapositions, such as a Boston matron's faux-fur coat that looks just like her pet Dalmatian (the caption identifies them as "spots fans"); the world's widest street (in Buenos Aires) by night looks great next to a grassy highway overpass for grizzly bears in Alberta; and the famous green-eyed Afghan refugee poses in a purple burkha with her 1985 National Geographic cover. There's also a fuzzy shot of a 1907 inventor testing a multi-winged "Katydid" flying machine contrasts with a crisp 1974 shot of Skylab soaring far above fluffy clouds; newborns are lined up like bread loaves in Shanghai. This is a beautiful collection of photographs drawn from an amazing archive. --Tim Appelo, Amazon.com
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 RATHER DISAPPOINTED ON THE WHOLE April 18, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Was so excited when my book arrived today but to be quite honest was rather disappointed. Although the book is extremely heavy and the paper quality good, I personally was not too excited by the photos at all. Maybe I was expecting more Wildlife scenes or more landscape scenes. Too many "people" photos for my liking. Also each photograph is spread over two pages which often distracted due to the join in page. On the positive side there are a few stunning photos.
 Gorgeous, gorgeous book April 2, 2008
I bought this book as a present for someone that loves to take pictures of animals and wildlife scenes....they loved it.
To my, admittedly 'unprofessional', eye - the pictures are just...gorgeous!
Its a definate coffee table book, but its more than that - its unusual and inspiring. You almost want to hop on a plane and go and see these things for yourself.
I would say its a great gift for anyone interested in photography, anyone interested in the world and nature and anyone with an appreciation for beautiful things - anyone left?!...
 A little too big March 19, 2008
It's a coffee table book - on the large/heavy size for me. I would prefer something smaller that I could pick up and browse more easily.
Breathtaking photos, little short on print quality January 22, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I see that the contents are well explained so I'll be giving a more personal view on the book itself. When I first gazed through the pages, I found myself drowned in the richness of the compositions.
Every page carried a different wind and there were lots of them. After a while I found it rather relaxing to open a few pages and try to understand the feeling in each photograph.
The book is well organized and explained. You do not have to turn a hundred pages to look back at your favorites. Of course there are some photos that are far better taken, thus stand out, but when the number of photos is considered this is expected.
Lastly, the print and paper quality may have been slightly better. These kind of books feel even better when they stroke your fingertips with a quality paper.. All-in-all a book that deserves a place on the living room table by the sofa!
 What a great value for money book June 27, 2007
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I couldn't believe the size of this book when i received it. It is huge!!!
The sections are split up by Continent and some of the European and Asian photos are spectacular. For a fan of photography this book is an absolute must and this is a great book for your coffee table!!
Perfect present material and an absolute bargain for the price!
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