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- “Celebrate the 125th anniversary of National Geographic with this, frankly, jaw-dropping three volume collection of the best photographs, illustrations and stories from the archive of the venerable magazine. You’ll remember the value long after you have forgotten the price.”
” - “This exceptional book is a cultural investment to be cherished, shared and handed down the generations.”
” - “It captures the heart of National Geographic’s fascinating history from its earliest days to the growth, featuring show-stopping imagery and behind-the-scenes tales.”
” - “Historic in its breadth and scope, National Geographic: Around the World in 125 Years will probably outlive the time it covers; it’s the kind of carefully compiled, trans-continental collection that will remain relevant for many years to come.”
- “An epic voyage around the globe.”
- “This first class publication is an investment in culture to take good care of, share and pass on to future generations.”
- “An opulent three-volume photo-documentation is now being published by TASCHEN, who were given access to the archives of the National Geographic Society for the first time. A spectacular journey across all the continents, the ultimate world tour over 1,400 pages, with countless hitherto unpublished photographs.”
- “A spectacular journey across all the continents, the ultimate world tour over 1,400 pages.”
- “A voyage through continents, time and history but also through photographic techniques, this work dwarfs everything else as it questions the future of humanity. Mythical, astonishing, jaw-dropping, and in some cases never previously published, here are 1,468 photographs from the archives of National Geographic… An exceptional body of evidence to be passed down to future generations.”
- “A fair number of these images had never previously been published. They cast a powerful and sometimes polemical eye over the health of our world and its peoples and landscapes. This is an indispensable testimony about human culture, which must be preserved, shared and handed down to future generations.”
- “Whether you’re an avid fan of history, travel or photography, you’ll love this mammoth collection of National Geographic’s staggering photographs through 125 years.”
- “So achingly beautiful you’ll never need to buy another coffee table book again.”
- “A celebration of the world in all its eccentricity.”
- “The stunning image - Those eyes! That sari! Those lines in the palm of her hand! The book is a three-volume, 43-pound colossus of magisterial photography of the natural world over the past five generations or so…It goes for a little more than $ 10 per pound - less than you would pay for fresh shrimp - and frequently takes your breath away.”
- “A pictorial history of the splendors and shortcomings of the publication that became ‘America’s lens on the world.”
- “I’m actually praying for a blizzard so I can sit for hours, guilt free, and look at this book. This is easily one of the most inspiring books I’ve bought in years and it reminds me of the power of a simple, straightforward image.”
- “It’s a gift that will be treasured for years to come.”
- “An unprecedented survey of a trailblazing magazine.”
- “It’s the photography book of the year and a towering achievement in every way… If you are interested in photography and humanity – and can afford it – this will provide a lifetime’s pleasure.”
- “An exhilarating armchair adventure.”
- “While his or her coffee table may groan under the weight of this opus, it’s a sumptuous future heirloom that begs to be displayed.”
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National Geographic. Around the World in 125 Years
Hardcover, three vols. in slipcase, 11.0 x 15.4 in., 38.35 lb, 1404 pages500National Geographic Magazine continues to shape and challenge our image and understanding of the world. This three-volume treasure sourced directly from the publication’s archives presents rare and renowned pictures and photo essays traversing travel, wildlife, science, history, culture, and conservation. Split into the sections Americas and Antarctica, Europe and Africa, and Asia and Oceania, this limited-edition gem is a complete compendium to planet Earth.
Limited and numbered edition of 125,000 copies
Limited and numbered edition of 125,000 copies
XXL
XXL books are a minimum 39 cm (15.4 in.)
National Geographic. Around the World in 125 Years
500Exploring the Globe Since 1888
A journey through time with the world’s favorite magazine
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 has given TASCHEN complete access to its archives to distill the journey of a lifetime into three prodigious volumes featuring photographs—many unpublished—almost as rich, deep, and colorful as the world itself.
Our transcontinental 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.
Limited and numbered edition of 125,000 copies
Features:
Our transcontinental 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.
Limited and numbered edition of 125,000 copies
Features:
- 1,404 pages of photos in three volumes
- Includes photos by Steve McCurry, Frans Lanting, George Rodger, James Nachtwey, and dozens of National Geographic staffers who covered the world from Timbuktu to Tuvalu
- Introductory essays by Douglas Brinkley
- Photographer biographies
- Each slipcase converts into its own bookstand because these treasures deserve to be put on display!
The editor
Reuel Golden is the former editor of the British Journal of Photography and the Photography editor at TASCHEN. His TASCHEN titles include: Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie, both London and New York Portrait of a City books, The Rolling Stones, Her Majesty, the National Geographic editions, the David Bailey SUMO and Andy Warhol. Polaroids.
National Geographic. Around the World in 125 Years
Hardcover, three vols. in slipcase, 28 x 39 cm, 17.40 kg, 1404 pagesDownload product images here
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November 2, 2021
Jedes Bild erzählt eine wunderbare Geschichte zum Lachen, Weinen, Freuen. Die Verarbeitung der Bücher ist sehr gut. Es macht viel Spaß, darin zu blättern. Die Verlangsamung und die Ausdrucksstärke und Größe lassen Raum und Zeit anhalten und den Betrachter innerlich zur Ruhe kommen und angerührt sein. Man muss sich nur darüber im klaren sein, dass die Bücher etwas über 20 kg wiegen und auch Platz im Regal brauchen.