1
of
1
Spectacle
Photographs of the Astonishing
Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.
Check link for latest rating. ( 145 ratings, 31 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still
learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Summary
Read More
Format: Hardback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK
Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock
Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Spectacle. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.
Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?
Ideal for readers who appreciate photography, nature, travel, and cultural wonders, this book appeals to those seeking inspiration through impactful visual storytelling. It suits coffee-table audiences and enthusiasts of the natural world and human achievements.
This exquisite photo collection showcases awe-inducing moments from around the world.
An exquisite photo collection showcasing awe-inducing moments from around the world, including the aurora borealis, cities made of neon lights, a great wildebeest migration, a contortionist on display--and more.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and
still learning, it may not be perfect - your
feedback is welcome!
Description
In life, there are certain sights that are as beautiful as they are unforgettable—from a majestic supercell to the secrets of a deep blue ice cave to the world's largest library. These fascinating spectacles shock us in their diversity, their complexity, and their epic scale, bringing us the miraculous beauty of our planet.
Featuring more than 200 colour images, including acclaimed photography from the National Geographic Image Collection, this volume presents a dazzling array of natural and manmade wonders, unusual phenomena, and amusing curiosities. Each page will enlighten and inspire, presenting our world at its best.
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?
Acclaimed for its awe-inspiring photography, Spectacle has been praised for its ability to surprise and delight readers with each turn of the page. USA Today highlights the collection's range, from oceanic shark feeding frenzies to fiery volcanic eruptions, while USATODAY.com credits National Geographic for continuing to offer fresh, breathtaking images despite the ubiquity of personal photography. Reviewers describe it as a perfect gift, filled with inspiring photographs that captivate and astonish.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781426219689
Publisher: National Geographic Society
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 October 2018
Country: United States
Imprint: National Geographic Society
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 251.0mm
Height: 251.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 400
About the Author
Mark Thiessen has been a photographer with National Geographic since 1990 and on staff since 1997. He is widely published in National Geographic magazine, National Geographic Adventure, and National Geographic Traveler. In 1996, Thiessen began a personal photography project on wildland firefighters that took him to the front lines of wildfires every summer. To better understand the world of this little-known subculture, he became a certified wildland firefigheter. His photographs for the National Geographic cover story "Under Fire: Why the West Is Burning" earned
first-place recognition by Pictures of the Year International. Thiessen also directs the National Geographic photo studio and was featured in Out There, a series aired on the National Geographic Channel. He lives in Washington, D.C.Also by National Geographic
View all-
National Geographic Photo Ark Insects
Photographer Joel Sartore's wildly popular Photo Ark franchise continues with his incredible portraits highlighting the amazing features and behaviours of the world's insects, including spiders, butterflies, moths, and more. See the intricate, fascinating world of insects up close and personal, thanks to Joel Sartore's remarkable Photo Ark portraits of insects, spiders, and kin. Butterflies and beetles, ants and honeybees, praying...Hardback$8500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
National Geographic Photo Ark Babies
From a turtle poking out of its egg to sloth sibs cuddling, this adorable collection highlights more than 150 youngsters across the animal kingdom. It's the latest in renowned photographer Joel Sartore's National Geographic Photo Ark series. Fall in love with rambunctious cougar kittens and playful coyote pups, fluffy pandas and curious chimps, as you explore more than 120 photographs...Hardback$7499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
National Geographic Photo Ark Numbers / Números
Little ones learn their numbers from 1 to 10 in English and Spanish in this lively bilingual board book illustrated with engaging animal photos from Joel Sartore's Photo Ark. Los y las pequeñines aprenden los números del 1 al 10 en inglés y en español a través de este encantador libro de cartón bilingüe, ilustrado con llamativas fotografías de animales...Board book$3400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
National Geographic The Photo Ark
An expanded edition of this animal photography bestseller, with 130 new photographs and 20 new essays by beloved writer Sy Montgomery. Celebrating the 20th year of the author's lifelong project to photograph every species in human care—in zoos, aquariums, wildlife centres, and private collections—around the world. Joel Sartore and his The Photo Ark project are becoming household names, beloved by...Hardback$11500Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
tonies: National Geographic - Penguin Tonie Audio Character
If you’ve got a 5-year-old, they’re probably about as tall as an emperor penguin. That’s very penguin-teresting, right? All kids have to do is pop this penguin on their Toniebox to hear National Geographic - Penguin Tonie Audio Character and biologist, Dr. Lucy Alice Hawkes, share amazing facts about these cool creatures. With eight chapters, covering everything from where penguins...5 years or older$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
National Geographic Kids: Weirdest Animals on the Planet (Disney)
Kids will love to explore and learn all 126 pages full of accessible information about how weird and wonderful the animals of planet earth are. With jaw-dropping photos this fast-paced book will delight animal-obsessed readers.Paperback$1700Elsewhere:$1899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
tonies: National Geographic - Whale Tonie Audio Character
Prepare for a whale of a time as you dive deep into a big learning adventure under the sea! On your aquatic quest, you’ll discover the ocean's largest and most majestic mammals, meeting humpback, blue, and beluga whales. You’ll soon become a whale expert, learning all kinds of fascinating facts, such as where they live, what they eat, how they...6 years or older / School-age children / 5 years or older$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
tonies: National Geographic - Astronaut Tonie Audio Character
Calling all kids from Planet Earth… Prepare for take-off, it’s time for an out of this world learning adventure! Get ready to blast off into space to explore our solar system and beyond! Little astronauts will love this extraterrestrial mission, learning about space and its galaxies, stars, and black holes, as well as exploring the possibility of alien lifeforms in...6 years or older / School-age children / 5 years or older$3499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
National Geographic Gem Dig Kit
Experience the thrill of discovery with the National Geographic Gemstone Dig Kit! You’ll excavate tiger’s eye, amethyst, and quartz from the dig brick with the included dig tools, just like a real geologist. A full-colour learning guide provides fascinating insight into your new specimens, and a magnifying glass allows you to get a closer look at each. This hands-on science...8 years or older$2499Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
National Geographic Break Open 2 Real Geodes
Find incredible crystal treasure hidden with the National Geographic Break Open 2 Real Geodes kit! Geodes are amazing geological specimens, appearing to be ordinary rocks on the outside. But once you break them open, you’ll discover beautiful crystals inside. Every geode is a surprise, and kids love to discover the wonders within each! Safety goggles are included, as well as...8 years or older$2499Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
16% offNational Geographic Volcano Science - Build Your Own Volcano
Volcanoes + Eruptions = Awesome Science Fun! Create an eruption with National Geographic Volcano Science - Build Your Own Volcano. Your child will get to cast their own volcano (plaster and mould included), paint it (paint and brush provided), and then make it erupt (includes eruption powder)! This is a great family activity and provides hours of fun for all...School-age children$2100Elsewhere:$2999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
National Geographic Kids: My First Encyclopedia of Almost Everything (Disney)
Hardback$3699Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
More from Arts & Culture
View all-
Dylan's PickBold Types
A tribute to 32 truly independent bookshops throughout Aotearoa New Zealand, from north of Auckland down to Dunedin, and coast to coast. Jane Ussher's photographs show every bookstore in its unique nature - including behind the counter, smoko rooms, the mess which tells the hardworking story behind the joy of matching books with customers. Jemma Moreira's careful editing has crafted...Hardback$5500Elsewhere:$7000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 1 week -
New ReleaseDisney Moana: The Official Cookbook
Embark on a culinary adventure with Moana of Motunui with Pacific recipes inspired by Moana and Moana 2! After a long day of sailing to see how far you’ll go or keeping the demigod Maui out of trouble with Te Fiti, catch a break with the delicious dishes in Moana: The Official Cookbook! Featuring more than 50 recipes spanning the...Hardback$4499Elsewhere:$5299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
This Angry Pen of Mine
This Angry Pen of Mine by Layne Staley invites you to dive into the untold creative world of Layne Staley, the legendary voice behind Alice in Chains. This extraordinary collection showcases his handwritten lyrics, deeply personal poetry, stunning original artwork, rare photos, fan tributes, and so much more. Step into the world of Layne Staley like never before. For the...Hardback$7299Elsewhere:$8999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
They Bloom Because of You
Bestselling author and Instagram sensation Jessica Urlichs returns with a new collection of beautifully observed poems about the ever-evolving journey of motherhood - the hard, the magic and the fleeting. ‘A raw and honest read that makes you feel seen and understood in a way that will bring you to tears.’ - Hilary Swank ‘A book to keep close and...Paperback$3000Elsewhere:$3600Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Odyssey
Composed at the rosy-fingered dawn of world literature almost three millennia ago, The Odyssey is a poem about violence and the aftermath of war; about wealth, poverty and power; about marriage and family; about travellers, hospitality, and the yearning for home. This fresh, authoritative translation captures the beauty of this ancient poem as well as the drama of its narrative....Paperback$2999Elsewhere:$3599Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Leaves of Grass
A collectible new Penguin Classics series offers beautiful, slim, clothbound editions of ten favourite poets. In 1855, Walt Whitman published his first collection of poetry, Leaves of Grass. The volume received great praise from leading Transcendentalist poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. This encouragement led to what would become a lifelong project, as Whitman expanded and rewrote the volume until his death...Hardback$2200Elsewhere:$2400Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Great Writers and the Cats who Owned Them
Throughout history, cats and writers have bonded together in a magical combination of comfort, companionship and inspiration. The famous authors featured here range from Samuel Johnson, whose cat Hodge dined on oysters, and Edward Lear, whose charismatic cat Foss was missing half his tail, to Margaret Mitchell, L. M. Montgomery and Dorothy L. Sayers, who rescued her kitten Blitz from...Hardback$3999Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
Beautiful Chaos
The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller Selected poems from bestselling author and Instagram poet, Jessica Urlichs. 'These words awaken the magic of life by celebrating the ordinary.' - Giovanna Fletcher Motherhood is messy and beautiful, and hard and humbling. We adore our children and sometimes we miss ourselves. Beautiful Chaos is a collection of raw, honest poems about motherhood, capturing everything...Paperback$2900Elsewhere:$3500Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
To the Women - The New Collection of Wise Words Every Woman Needs
THE COMPLETELY UPDATED COLLECTION WITH OVER 70 BRAND NEW POEMS, FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WILD HOPE AND WORDS TO LIVE BY 'Amazing . . . Donna's words speak to my heart' Davina McCall To the Women is a celebration of the beauty, strength, and joy of being a woman. A love letter to our deep capacity...Hardback$2999Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips early August -
Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour
The creative journey continues with Wreck This Journal: Now in Colour by Keri Smith, the latest and most vibrant edition of the groundbreaking series that redefined journaling. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, this edition brings the playful destructiveness of the original to life in dazzling full colour, adding a dynamic new dimension to the beloved prompts. Whether you're a seasoned Wreck-er,...Paperback$2500Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Odyssey
The Odyssey by Homer is a monumental epic that has enthralled readers for centuries with its rich tapestry of adventure and human struggle. It chronicles the perilous journey of Odysseus, the cunning King of Ithaca, as he strives to return home after the fall of Troy. During this ten-year odyssey, Odysseus confronts myriad dangers, both natural and supernatural, that test...Paperback$2000Elsewhere:$2800Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday -
The Iliad
When Emily Wilson's translation of The Odyssey appeared in 2017—revealing the ancient poem in a contemporary idiom that was "fresh, unpretentious and lean" (Madeline Miller, Washington Post)—critics lauded it as "a revelation" (Susan Chira, New York Times) and "a cultural landmark" (Charlotte Higgins, Guardian) that would forever change how Homer is read in English. Now Wilson has returned with an...Paperback$3299Elsewhere:$3799Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips Monday
Why buy from us?
Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!
Service & Delivery
Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.
Auckland Bookstore
We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.
Our Gifting Service
Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.
