Earth from Space: Smithsonian Space Museum, Easton Press Deluxe Edition

Earth from Space: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum by Andrew K. Johnston

Easton Press Deluxe Edition

FINE Condition

This is a beautiful oversized leather bound edition of the critically acclaimed “Earth from Space: Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum” published by the Easton Press in conjunction with Firefly Books in 2004. Andrew K. Johnston who authored the book is a geographer at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum. He provides the following commentary on the book:

Earth From Space contains views of our planet as seen by a new generation of satellites in orbit above the Earth. Our planet is shown as never before, with images of stunning beauty from recently orbited sensors. Spectacular features on the Earth's surface emerge in sweeping panoramas. Earth From Space offers a new appreciation of the beauty our planet as seen from space. All the images in this book were taken from satellites and astronauts in orbit above the Earth.

Earth From Space is organized into chapters of various themes containing images that show the wide diversity of features and landforms on our planet. Huge expanses of forests cover much of the Earth's surface. Weather systems swirl in the atmosphere. Erupting volcanoes are shown in all their fury. Glaciers flow from mountaintops to valleys. Humans grow crops and gather in huge stadiums. Skyscrapers reach for the sky in urban centers. Lakes dry up and rivers flood.

Our view of Earth has been revolutionized by several new types of orbiting sensors. Some of these provide highly detailed imagery, making it possible to discern things as small as automobiles. Other sensors take in the whole planet, allowing scientists to track global scale environmental changes. These satellites have enabled us, for the first time, to see the Earth as a whole planet or zoom in to individual neighborhoods. Earth From Space is the first book published incorporating the full range of these new types of images.

This is an exciting time to be studying the Earth from space, and Earth From Space captures that excitement by showing the impressive variety of satellite images that have become available in recent years. Included are examples of how scientists use satellite images, the changing way we look at our planet, and how these new technologies are having an impact on the lives of people all over the world. The many applications of satellite imagery are explained and maps show the location of the images.

The following are some of the glowing reviews:

The highly informative coverage of land surfaces, ecological features, landscapes and urban images is exhaustive. (Ian Gordan Library Journal 20041128)

A wonderful volume that entertains while educating... a masterful association of imagery and explanation... I recommend this book highly. (Roger L. Payne Science Books and Films 20041201)

Extraordinarily eye-opening book explores natural and urban landscapes. (Charles Matthews San Jose Mercury News 20071209)

Beautifully illustrated book... the pictures are so stunning that the reader is immediately drawn to them. (J.Z. Kiss Choice )

A vast and varied collection of images, accompanied by educational text on the conditions of the earth. (Dwell )

Many telling photographs that show the beauty of our planet, and how much we have despoiled it. (Kunio Francis Tanabe Washington Post )

Stunning perspective... The beauty of river deltas, typhoons, erupting volcanoes, and even Vermont's fall colors contribute to this browser's treasury. (Gilbert Taylor Booklist )

This lavishly illustrated book takes readers on a world tour from space. (Lindor Reynolds Winnipeg Free Press )

Johnston has gathered amazing photos of our major cities, countries, and geographical highlights as seen from space. (Bill Robertson Star Phoenix (Saskatoon)

Measuring 11” x 9” and containing 272 pages, the book is bound in full leather covered boards with a photograph montage of earth from space on the cover and features the usual Easton Press fineries of silk moiré endpapers, gold gilting and gilding, and a built in satin bookmark.

The condition of the book is FINE.