A visual odyssey that will change the way we see our planet, this remarkable book, companion to the acclaimed Discovery Channel/ BBC series, is an enduring and awe-inspiring record of one of the most ambitious natural history projects ever undertaken. Using the latest aerial surveillance, state-of-the-art cameras, and high definition technology, the creators of Planet Earth have assembled more than 400 stunning photographs of wondrous natural landscapes from around the globe, including incredible footage of the rarely spotted, almost mythical creatures that live in these habitats. Many of the images reveal inaccessible places that few have seen and record animal behavior that has never been filmed or photographed before. With the help of this highly advanced technology and the world's premier wildlife photographers, the book takes us on a spectacular journey from the world's greatest rivers and impressive gorges, to its mightiest mountains, hidden caves and caverns, and vast deserts. Planet Earth captures breathtaking sequences of predators and their prey, lush vistas of forests viewed from the tops of towering trees, the oceans and their mysterious creatures viewed from beneath the surface, and much more--in a magnificent adventure that brings unknown wonders of the natural world into our living rooms. Copub: BBC Worldwide Americas
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
Pictures not as expected:
I was disappointed in the pictures, what I had read made it sound like they would be better. I have not watched the TV version, so do not have an idea of whether it would be better in video format. I have not read the text yet.
Beautiful Images and vibrant colors!:
This product came to my in less time than the expected amount. It was packaged perfectly, and the quality of the book is amazing. Its perfect! The book itself is even more vibrant and beautiful than the photos show. The pictures seem to come to life as you flip through a different world on each page! My husband loved this as a gift, and it is now added to our coffee table collection. A must buy for nature enthusiasts.
planet earth as you have never seen it before:
Having watched the entire planet earth series on the Discovery channel I decided to purchase this accompanying book and it was one of the best decisions i made. this book is atonishing in both its clarity of detailed images as well as in its detail of explaining the world in which we live. The information provided is somewhat basic in parts but is more than compensated by the terrific photography. There has not been another book published like this in recent years. All of the praise it receives is well... more info
Beautiful book:
I think that this book is beautiful. I was pleasantly surprised that there was so much written information. The pictures are lovely and interesting.
Universe by Robert Dinwiddie, Philip Eales, David Hughes, Ian Nicholson, Ian Ridpath, Giles Sparrow, Pam Spence, Carole Stott, Kevin Tildsley, Martin Rees (Hardcover)
