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To create Earth from Above, world-renowned aerial photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand worked for more than five years, flying over 60 countries on every continent. His purpose was to provide a record of the world's environments as a benchmark for the future.
In views ranging from spectacular panoramas for vast geographical formations to intimate glimpses of small-scale features of the landscape, Arthus-Bertrand's photographs give a remarkable account of the Earth's surface. Much in evidence is the dramatic impact of population growth and technological progress on the natural equilibrium of the planet.
The photographs are described and interpreted in essays by a team of recognized specialists in their fields, comprising history, economy, sociology, environmental science, geography, demography, zoology and anthropology. Arthus-Bertrand's work has appeared in many magazines, including National Geographic, Life, Geo and Paris Match. Previously published books include Lions, Greece by Air, New York by Air and Good Breeding.
