Publication date UK format 14/8/22 book 224 pages
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Synopsis
Presented in a landscape format and with captions explaining the story behind each entry, Antarctica is a stunning collection of images celebrating this hostile yet striking continent.
On the southernmost tip of the Earth lies one of the world's biggest and most unfriendly landmasses. From the waters of the Southern Ocean to the ice shelves, glaciers, volcanoes, and mountains, Antarctica is one of the most mysterious yet intriguing continents in existence. It is the windiest, driest, and coldest place on Earth, making it uninhabitable for humans; however, the snow, ice, water, and rocks make it simply stunning. Did you know that if you throw boiling water into the air in Antarctica, it will instantly vaporize? Despite these unimaginably harsh conditions, this unique continent is home to a vast array of wildlife; penguins, seals, and whales are among the animals that brave this frozen planet. From the Ross ice shelf, the largest in Antarctica, to Mount Erebus, currently the most active volcano on the continent, and from Shackleton's Hut to an abandoned whaling station on Desolation Island, Antarctica is a fascinating exploration of this area of sublime beauty.
My Review
This was an amazing book. The photographs were just stunning and held so many emotions. It is utterly amazing just how beautiful an ice landscape can be. The colours the ice captures just had me in awe. These photos are definitely a credit to there takers. I just loved how varied these pictures were. I loved looking at all the aerial views aswell. The information in this book was so interesting. There was plenty of fascinating facts and descriptions of the areas, terrain and the fantastic animals that live and breed in Antarctica. There was also a stunning picture of the aurora. It was amazing seeing just how varied the landscape was. Also how different conditions produced different ice formations. I just loved the info and pictures on how lily ice is formed it was really amazing stuff that blew my mind. I could of sat and stared at these pictures for hours on end. I just loved the layout of the book spliting Antarctica into it's different areas. It was so interesting to see the different type of buildings there and reading about their historical significance. Also the problems caused by the waste left behind. I learnt so much from reading this book. I definitely recommend this book to everyone who appreciates stunning photography and just loves traveling to different places from the comfort of your sofa. This book is also brilliant for family learning as there is something for everyone.
Only the highest of praise goes out to the author, photographers and publishers for creating this spectacular book . I will definitely be looking out for more books by this author.
Where you can buy this book
Amazon US HC $29.99
Waterstones HC £19.99
B&N HC $29.99
Amazon UK HC £14.64
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