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National Geographic The Photographs
Iconic Images from National Geographic
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For tastemakers and citizens of the world, this iconic collection features the best of National Geographic's world-class imagery across more than 250 cutting-edge photographs. For tastemakers and citizens of the world, this iconic collection features the best of National Geographic's world-class imagery across more than 250...
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For tastemakers and citizens of the world, this iconic collection features the best of National Geographic's world-class imagery across more than 250 cutting-edge photographs.
For tastemakers and citizens of the world, this iconic collection features the best of National Geographic's world-class imagery across more than 250 cutting-edge photographs.
This glorious, large-format photography collection will immerse animal, science, and nature lovers in the unparalleled legacy of National Geographic's best-in-class imagery. Featuring fan favorites like the Afghan girl and the sunken prow of the Titanic, as well as gems unearthed from the organization's celebrated archive, THE PHOTOGRAPHS is for anyone passionate about discovering, protecting, and honoring the wonders of the planet.
In these pages, you'll find dazzling images from every corner of the globe, including magnificent wildlife and human achievements in science, technology, exploration, archaeology, and adventure. Step into the lives of acclaimed National Geographic photographers like Brian Skerry, Anand Varma, and Jodi Cobb, and read interviews with legends and rising stars like Rob Clark, David Doubilet, Erika Larsen, Camille Seaman, and many more.
Both vivid and timeless, THE PHOTOGRAPHS is a must-have for anyone who loves photography, nature, and the human story.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781426224409
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 28 October 2025
Country: United States
Imprint: National Geographic Books
Illustration: 300 4C ILLUSTRATIONS
Contributors:
- Foreword by Jimmy Chin
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 240.0mm
Height: 284.0mm
Weight: 2580g
Pages: 464
About the Author
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC is one of the world's leading nonfiction publishers, with an extensive list of titles in categories such as history, travel, nature, photography, space, science, health, biography, and memoir. A portion of its proceeds is used to fund exploration, conservation, and education through ongoing contributions to the work of the National Geographic Society. JIMMY CHIN (foreword) is a National Geographic photographer, award-winning film director, renowned mountain climber, and bestselling author. His photography book There and Back became a New York Times bestseller in 2021; his documentary film Free Solo won the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. Nyad, his first scripted feature, starring Annette Bening and Jodie Foster, was nominated for two Academy awards.
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