Turkey from the Air: Photographs by Yann Arthus-Bertrand FROM THE PUBLISHER
Acclaimed photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand brings us this book of magnificent aerial photographs of the multifaceted landscapes of Turkey. Eighty-nine lush color images take the reader across some of the most beautiful terrain in the world. From the haunting remains of Hellenistic Greece and the ruins of Byzantium to the glories of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey from the Air provides a virtual magic carpet ride through this enchanting country, including ancient sites that can be viewed only from above.
We see the great city of Istanbul, once the glittering capital of the Byzantine Empire, bristling with the minarets of countless mosques. Here, too, are the ancient cities of Bodrum and Ephesus, the great theater at Aspendus, and the archaeological site Priene. The introduction provides an overview of the country's history, from the time of the Hittites, thousands of years ago, to Turkey today. For anyone who has ever been to Turkey or wishes to experience it from a unique perspective, this book of stunning aerial photography captures its extraordinary beauty.
Author Bio: Yann Arthus-Bertrand's photographs have been featured in National Geographic, Life, GEO, and Paris-Match, among other magazines. He has published more than 20 books of photography, including Abrams' best-selling Earth From Above series and Good Breeding.
SYNOPSIS
The historical and archaeological wealth of Turkey is successfully captured in the impressive color photographs of Yann Arthus-Bertrand, which are presented in full page and two-page plates in an oversized volume of 11x14.75". Captions describe the historical or natural features in the photographs; there is a brief historical introduction. First published in French, by ﾽditions de La Martiniﾽre, in 1998. There is no index. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
An oversized (15") volume of stunning color aerial photographs. The history of the land and people is covered in 15 pages; otherwise captions comprise the only text. Arthus-Bertrand, whose photography appears in prestigious publications around the world, has given Kenya and Morocco the same treatment. This is also published as La Turquie vue d'en haut by Editions de la Martiniere. No index or bibliography. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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