Switzerland from Above

Description

In this addition to White Star's renowned library of aerial photography books, the unsurpassed aerial images of Antonio Attini combine with an engaging, informative text to take readers on an unforgettable adventure above the dramatic landscapes and cityscapes of Switzerland. This superb photographic tableau showcases the kaleidoscope of colours and textures of Switzerland with all the artistic insight and technical innovation worthy of this spectacularly beautiful country. Hundreds of specially commissioned photographs explore every nook and cranny of Switzerland to bring readers a wealth of perspectives on the country's diverse range of landscapes and cityscapes.

The first ever non-stop balloon flight around the world brought BERTRAND PICCARD fame as the "scientist-adventurer." As a psychiatrist, aeronaut, internationally renowned public speaker, president of the "Winds of Hope" humanitarian foundation and Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, Bertrand Piccard aims to combine his family's scientific legacy with his commitment to exploring the great adventure of life. ANTONIO ATTINI is one of the foremost pioneers of aerial photography. He has published a number of titles with White Star including Italy from Above. ALBANO MARCARINI is a urban-planner, cartographer and a traveller. Today an enthusiastic compiler of travel books and guides, he also collaborates with many tourist magazines. CESARE DELLA PIETA' has been news editor for the magazines Airone and for supplement Airone Montagna. Now he collaborates with various publishing houses as a writer, translator and editorial consultant.