Behind National Geographic's worldwide reputation as a powerhouse
of photography lies one of the finest, most extensive, and most
unique graphic resources on Earth: the National Geographic Image
Collection.
For the first time ever, readers will plumb the fascinating
depths of this immense archive from the earliest photographs
collected in the late 19th century to the cutting-edge work of
today. Both iconic and never-before-seen images from virtually
every corner of the globe, every species of wildlife, and amazing
human achievements in exploration, adventure, science, and more
are showcased and placed in historic, artistic, technical, and
journalistic context.