Through the lens

Author: National Geographic Society [USA]
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book is a large-scale photographic collection launched by the National Geographic Society to celebrate the 115th anniversary of National Geographic, published in a global collaborative format. The book is divided into six geographical sections: Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, Oceans and Islands, and Space. The 231 spectacular and stunning images are a selection from 10 million treasured photographs over 115 years, showcasing the outstanding works of 110 world-renowned photographers. Twenty texts, including this book, are uniformly printed in Spain and released globally simultaneously, pioneering a new model of international cooperation. This book showcases the fascinating sights of our world, from Europe to Asia, from Africa, the Middle East to the Americas, and even to the islands and the oceans surrounding them. Through the Lens is a display of enchanting visuals and extraordinary talent, a vivid documentary record of photographic art over a century, and a window into our colorful world. It presents a diverse and unforgettable array of scenes. The Through the Lens collection features 231 spectacular and moving images from 10 million photographs in National Geographic magazine, showcasing the works of 110 outstanding photographers, with texts written by National Geographic editors. The book is divided into six geographical sections: Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, North and South America, Oceans and Islands, and Space. The works depict rich and vibrant cultural scenes around the world, vividly contrasting rural and urban, past and present. The world-famous photographers of National Geographic demonstrate their expertise, keen observation, and spirit of exploration through their specialized topics. Through the Lens upholds the National Geographic Society's mission of "everything in the world is a subject of exploration" and the concept of "humanistic geography." It showcases the vivid and authentic states of nature and culture in different regions between awe and eternity, conveying the understanding and feelings of its outstanding photographers about the world through images.