This Is Mars

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By Nicolas Mangold and Sébastien Girard and Alfred S. McEwen and Francis Rocard and Xavier Barral

Summary

This Is Mars offers a breathtaking visual journey across the surface of the red planet, combining cutting-edge scientific imagery with thoughtful artistic design. Curated by award-winning designer Xavier Barral from NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's extensive photographic archive, this book presents some of the most distinctive and high-resolution images of Mars ever captured. Accompanied by expert insights—an introduction by Alfred S. McEwen, an essay by Francis Rocard on Mars's origins, and a geological timeline by Nicolas Mangold—it is both a scientific exploration and an artistic masterpiece.
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Ideal for lovers of photobooks, space enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the cosmos, this edition is thoughtfully priced and accessible. It appeals to both science buffs intrigued by planetary geology and astrophysics, and art lovers drawn to visionary visual storytelling.

This Is Mars offers a thrilling visual experience of the surface of the red planet. The multi-award-winning French editor and designer Xavier Barral has chosen and composed photographic frames, drawn from the comprehensive photographic map of Mars made by the U.S. observation satellite MRO (Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter), to revel in the wonder of Mars.

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This Is Mars offers a thrilling visual experience of the surface of the red planet. The multi-award-winning French editor and designer Xavier Barral has chosen and composed photographic frames, drawn from the comprehensive photographic map of Mars made by the U.S. observation satellite MRO (Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter), to revel in the wonder of Mars.

What Yann Arthus-Bertrand did with a light aircraft for The Earth from the Air, Barral does for Mars—by scouring tens of thousands of gigabytes of satellite photographs available from NASA, seeking out the most distinct images of the planet's surface. The result is visionary—a great science book, a unique artist's book, and a stunning object.

The photographs are accompanied by an introduction from research scientist Alfred S. McEwen, principal investigator of the HiRISE telescope; an essay by astrophysicist Francis Rocard, who explains the story of Mars's origins and its evolution; and a timeline by geophysicist Nicolas Mangold, who demystifies some of Mars's geological history.

Now available as a mid-sized, accessibly priced edition, This Is Mars will excite lovers of great photobooks, and everyone curious about the universe and beyond.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for showcasing some of the highest resolution images ever taken by mankind, critics acclaim This Is Mars for its perfect union of science and art. Telegraph calls it a "giant leap for a photo book," while The Washington Post celebrates it as a tribute to exploration. Reviewers highlight the stunning black-and-white visuals and impeccably thoughtful design, with It's Nice That noting the book's jaw-dropping imagery and attention to detail. Slate marvels at how gorgeous the red planet appears through these photographs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781597114158

Publisher: Aperture

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 April 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Aperture

Illustration: Illustrated in duotone throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 1100g

Pages: 294

Collections

Alfred S. McEwen Arts & Culture Education & Reference Francis Rocard Nicolas Mangold Non-Fiction Science & Nature Sébastien Girard Xavier Barral

About the Author

Xavier Barral is a photographer, former art director, and founder of Paris-based publishers Éditions Xavier Barral. Among other awards, he has received the Art Book Prize at the Frankfurt Book Fair for Andy Warhol, cinéma, published by Éditions Carré. Éditions Xavier Barral was established in 2002. Dr. Alfred S. McEwen is professor in the Department of Planetary Sciences, University of Arizona, and director of the Planetary Image Research Lab (PIRL). Francis Rocard is an astrophysicist and leader of the Centre national d’études spatiales (CNES) Mars exploration program. Nicolas Mangold is a geophysicist based in Nantes, France.