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Women

The National Geographic Image Collection
By National Geographic and Susan Goldberg
National Geographic
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Women by National Geographic and Susan Goldberg celebrates the immense impact of women worldwide, captured through 130 years of photography. Marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, this book features over 400 striking images from more than 50 countries, presenting a vivid tapestry of women's past struggles, present strength, and future aspirations. Themed chapters explore qualities like grit, love, and joy, enriched with fresh insights from prominent figures such as Laura Bush, Gloria Allred, Roxane Gay, Melinda Gates, Jacinda Ardern, and founders of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements, each paired with a captivating portrait by photographer Erika Larsen. This stunning collection showcases the powerful stories behind the faces that define female resilience and achievement.
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This book appeals to readers interested in arts, culture, history, and women's studies. It is ideal for those seeking a visually rich, empowering exploration of female experiences worldwide, perfect as a coffee table book or a thoughtful gift.

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This powerful photography collection drawn from theΒ National Geographic archive celebrates the lives of women from around the globe.

This powerful photography collection, drawn from the celebrated National Geographic archive, reveals the lives of women from around the globe, accompanied by revelatory new interviews and portraits of contemporary trailblazers including Oprah Winfrey, Jane Goodall, and Christiane Amanpour.

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#MeToo. #GirlBoss. Time's Up. From Silicon Valley to politics and beyond, women are reshaping our world. Now, in anticipation of the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment, this bold and inspiring book from National Geographic mines 130 years of photography to showcase their past, their present, and their future.

With over 400 stunning images from more than 50 countries, each page of this glorious book offers compelling testimony about what it means to be female, from historic suffragettes to the haunting, green-eyed Afghan girl.

Organised around chapter themes like grit, love, and joy, the book features brand-new commentary from a wide swath of luminaries including Laura Bush, Gloria Allred, Roxane Gay, Melinda Gates, New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, and the founders of the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements. Each is accompanied by a bold new portrait, shot by acclaimed National Geographic photographer Erika Larsen.

The ultimate coffee table book, this iconic collection provides definitive proof that the future is female.

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Readers praise Women for its exquisite photography and inspiring content. One reviewer highlights the portrayal of average women globally as powerful and moving, awarding it five stars. Others commend the book as a brilliant photographic journey spanning ages and cultures, noting its ability to reveal new compelling details on each viewing. The inclusion of interviews with influential women alongside stunning images has been described as beautiful and inspirational from start to finish, making it a treasured addition for any collection.

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ISBN: 9781426220654

Publisher: National Geographic Society

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 15 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: National Geographic Society

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 9.0mm

Height: 12.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 512

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Arts & Culture National Geographic National Geographic Non-Fiction Penguin Books Photography Books Susan Goldberg

About the Author

One of the world s leading nonfiction publishers, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC has published more than 1,700 titles, featuring such categories 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.

Susan Goldberg is editorial director of National Geographic Partners and editor in chief of National Geographic. She is the 10th editor and the first female editor of the magazine, which published its first issue in 1888. Under her leadership, National Geographic has been honored with five National Magazine Awards, including the top prize for General Excellence in 2019. It was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography in 2019 and for Explanatory Reporting in 2017, and has received numerous other awards for its stories, photos, graphics, maps and design. Before National Geographic, Goldberg was an executive editor at Bloomberg News, and served as the top editor at the San Jose Mercury News and the (Cleveland) Plain Dealer. In 2019 she was named by Washingtonian magazine as one of Washington s most influential women. Goldberg lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband.

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