Deserts

Discover the whole fascinating world of deserts in an opulent illustrated book! Immerse yourself in breathtaking landscapes and untouched nature on all five continents. From the icy expanses of the Arctic and Antarctic to the barren wastelands of Greenland and Iceland, the endless steppes of Central Asia and America and the endless deserts of Arabia and Africa. Highlights such as the majestic Gobi Desert, the mystical Sahara, the Namib Desert, the picturesque Kalahari or the Colorado Desert are of course not missing. The pictures take you into a world of endless dune landscapes, barren and bizarre stone deserts or salt lakes as if from another planet. But there are also oases to discover that seem like a mirage and abandoned settlements that bear witness to the futile human efforts to gain a foothold here. This illustrated book is more than just a collection of photographs ? it is a captivating portrait of our planet and poetically tells of the wonder of life ? and its fragility. Text in English, French and German. AUTHOR: The renowned nature and environmental photographer Philippe Bourseiller has been committed to the protection of untouched natural areas for almost 40 years. Known for his extraordinary work on wilderness, he combines art, culture and commitment in unique projects. Winner of prizes such as the World Press Award and the Visa d'Or, he has published 25 books and now presents the world's most beautiful deserts. SELLING POINTS: . The fascinating diversity of our planet's deserts in an opulent illustrated book: from the icy expanses of the Arctic to the majestic dunes of the Sahara . Immerse yourself in the magical world of deserts: impressive landscape and nature photographs capture the captivating interplay of light, colours and endless expanses . The story of life and its fragility has never been told like this: a magical journey to abandoned settlements, mysterious oases and the plants, animals and people that live in these extremes 200 colour illustrations