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National geographic. Around the world in 125 years. [Volume 3], Asia & Oceania / edited by Reuel Golden ; designed by Andy Disl ; essays by Douglas Brinkley ; essays and captions by Mark Collins Jenkins ; based on an idea by Lawrence Schiller ; directed and produced by Benedkit Taschen.

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Taschen, [2013]

910.9 N277a v.3

National geographic magazine.

Travel photography -- History.

Documentary photography -- History.

9783836549981 (hc. set of all three volumes)

3836549980 (hc. set of all three volumes)

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National geographic. Around the world in 125 years. Asia & Oceania

Around the world in 125 years. [Volume 3], Asia & Oceania

Around the world in 125 years. Asia & Oceania

Asia and Oceana

432 pages : chiefly illustrations (chiefly color) ; 40 cm

Photographs from the Archives of the National Geographic Society.

Volume 3 includes index to the 3-volume set.

Asia : Middle East ; South Asia ; Southeast Asia ; North Asia ; East Asia -- Oceania : Australia, New Zealand, New Guinea ; Pacific and South Pacific Islands -- Appendix : Biographies of the photographers ; Index.

"For five generations, National Geographic magazine has dazzled and educated people with its incredible photographs, illustrations, and gripping stories from the four corners of the earth. Combining travel, wildlife, science, history, culture, and conservation, the National Geographic Society's trailblazing magazine has inspired millions of readers to explore and take an interest in the planet we inhabit. Now, in celebration of its 125th anniversary, National Geographic presents the journey of a lifetime in three prodigious volumes featuring photographs -- many unpublished -- almost as rich, deep, and colorful as the world itself. Our trans-continental trip starts in the Americas and Antarctica (Volume 1); we then cross the Atlantic to Europe and Africa (Volume 2); and finally sail the Indian Ocean to Asia and Oceania (Volume 3). From evocative early black-and-white pictures to autochromes, from the golden age of Kodachromes to digital, National Geographic invented the aesthetic of the photo essay, while pushing the technical boundaries of the medium. Readers will discover how the magazine evolved from presenting a romantic view of the world -- subjects posed and smiling -- to edgier stories reflecting political turmoil, social issues, and environmental threats. Of course, the journey would not be complete without prime examples of the magazine's revered groundbreaking underwater and wildlife photography, so we've included plenty of such treasures as well. This world class set is a cultural investment to be cherished, shared, and passed down to future generations."--Publisher's website.

Brinkley, Douglas.

Jenkins, Mark Collins.

Taschen, Benedikt.

National Geographic Society (U.S.)

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