EXCLUSIVE! China seen from the sky for the first time ever!
From the Great Wall to the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, the crowded cities and the scenic countryside, this book is a concise account of the countless battles against adversity experienced by China. This ancient land is depicted in a new way, striving towards the future: the unbroken mountain ranges form its backbone, while the winding watercourses are the veins and arteries that cross and penetrate the entire country The villages of the remote mountainous regions and valleys embody the simplicity and dignity of the descendents of the Yellow Emperor, while the forests of bristling skyscrapers reveal the rapid rise of the Dragon of the East The book is illustrated with over 200 previously unpublished pictures by Chinese photographers, while the accompanying text has been written by leading researchers from Beijing’s universities and recounts China’s story “from the inside” for the first time. The special authorizations granted for this work allow the reader the rare opportunity of admiring the treasures and beauties of one of the world’s greatest countries, from the sky.

Germany is a country of great wealth and modernity coexisting alongside rural landscapes and historic towns; a varied country of castles, farmland with its geometric patchwork of fields, dense forests, memorable vistas, and sprawling metropolises. The pictures in this book, accompanied by essays by a talented German writer, provide an extraordinary opportunity to explore Germany in all its complex unity. This book, with an introduction and five chapters dedicated to Germany’s towns and cities, villages, nature, history and folklore, opens the gateway to a fascinating and friendly land, much of which is still relatively unknown.

Superando le facili interpretazioni che l’immaginario collettivo attribuisce al Paese del Sol Levante, questo volume, realizzato grazie ad anni di ricerche, a numerosi viaggi e a eccellenti collaborazioni, propone un’approfondita indagine tra gli affascinanti contrasti e gli indecifrabili comportamenti di un popolo che, da sempre, appare impenetrabile alla curiosità e alla logica occidentale. Centinaia di immagini spettacolari e inedite vi condurranno direttamente al cuore del pianeta Giappone, esaltandone le luci per indagare tra le sue inquietanti ombre. Ombre non solo intese come evidenza di incredibili contraddizioni ma come elementi indispensabili per la comprensione di un universo straordinariamente complesso. Un percorso di immagini e testimonianze dedicate a un paese capace ancora oggi di stupire, affascinare e proporre inediti interrogativi e altrettanto inedite soluzioni, in un caleidoscopio straordinario di conservazione e rottura, di tradizione e avanguardia.

Preface by Franco Zeffirelli. Introduction by Giuliano Urbani, former Minister of the Arts and Culture.

“Italy from above” is a tribute to pure beauty and an invitation to a more focused observation of just how much, not uncommonly, escapes the distracted attention of earthbound travelers. The photo-journalism from which this book originated is the result of extraordinary work, never done before in such a comprehensive way: over 200 hours of small plane flights; over 60 hours of helicopter flights, and more than ten hours of hot-air balloon voyaging, criss-crossing the length and breadth of Italy. The result is a priceless volume both for its substantial number of pages and its large format, chosen to best bring out the beauty of the panoramic images. In this book, the “Bel Paese” (meaning beautiful country), and its natural, historical, cultural, and human heritage are presented from a privileged point of view – the sky – thanks to shots taken by two of today’s most respected aerial photographers: Marcello Bertinetti and Antonio Attini. These unconventional, modern-sized photos present a country far different from that of popular postcards and surprising on many levels. This new perspective presents readers not only with boundless vistas but also with glimpses of often hidden but always charming highlights of the peninsula, providing a myriad of insights into the multifaceted and fabulous beauty of enchanting Italy, so often wrapped in mystery.

The master of aerial photography takes readers on a tour above Switzerland. In this addition to White Star’s renowned library of aerial photography books, the unsurpassed aerial images of Antonio Attini combine with an engaging, informative text to take readers on an unforgettable adventure above the dramatic landscapes and cityscapes of Switzerland. This superb photographic tableau showcases the kaleidoscope of colors and textures of Switzerland with all the artistic insight and technical innovation worthy of this spectacularly beautiful country. Hundreds of specially commissioned photographs explore every nook and cranny of Switzerland to bring readers a wealth of perspectives on the country’s diverse range of landscapes and cityscapes. From the valleys of the Black Forest and the Vosges and the majestic summit of the Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger, to the splendid architecture of Zurich, Basel, and Geneva, this handsome volume presents a well-rounded portrait of this proud country. Switzerland’s numerous wonders—both natural and manmade—are showcased in hundreds of photographs in a large-format volume that does justice to the larger-than-life beauty of Switzerland.