Mountains of the World by Dieter Braun

Mountains of the World by Dieter Braun

Journey to the highest peaks and plateaus of planet Earth...but make sure to bring your climbing gear! Take a closer look at the mountains of the world, from the Alps to the Andes to the peaks of the Himalayas. Meet the animals and people who make their homes on rocky peaks, as well as the adventurers and athletes who challenge these great heights. This richly illustrated book is packed with history and facts about the mountains of the world and all their wonders.

[..] gifted with bold visuals and a beguiling sense of appreciation for nature's beauties. * Kirkus Reviews *
The art is striking: filling each page, beautifully angular graphics interpret rather than literally depict what is happening on and around these massive natural formations, many with supporting captions. * Booklist *
From icy glaciers to fiery volcanic peaks and summits made of rock and sand, the breathtaking mountains of the world emerge in a comprehensive and engaging compilation that explores the highest heights known to man." * Foreword Reviews *

Dieter Braun is a freelance illustrator and children's book author from Hamburg, Germany. He studied Communciation Design at the Folkwangschule in Essen. Clients include International publications like Time Magazine, The New York Times, stern, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, Elle and Glamour. The illustrations for the anniversary edition of Momo by Michael Ende are among his most recent work.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781911171706
ISBN 10	1911171704
Title	Mountains of the World
Author	Dieter Braun
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Flying Eye Books
Year published	2018-04-01
Number of pages	96
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.