Paradise Lost by Georg Gerster
A unique archive of beautiful aerial photographs of Persia."Extraordinary"—Sue Norris, Financial Times
"Astonishing aerial photographs of Iran... Images of the country's diverse, rugged beauty are finally seeing the light of day."—Horatia Harrod, Sunday Telegraph
"An intriguing collection... Transformed into strange and intricate tapestries and patchworks, the rich complexity of Iran's natural and cultural landscapes [...] have a humbling, otherworldly beauty."—Metro
Georg Gerster (1928-2019) was a pioneer of aerial photography. For over 40 years he took breathtaking pictures of mountains and deserts, coasts and lakes, spectacular archaeological sites and ancient monuments, agrarian and industrial landscapes in 111 countries on all continents, covering all types of territory from the Amazon to Antarctica.
Maryam Sachs (b.1962) was born in Iran, and educated at the Sorbonne in Paris. She has a Masters in Economic Development from Columbia University, New York, and her books include the anthologies The Kiss and The Moon, The Wild Emperor (with her husband, designer Rolf Sachs) and the novel Sans te dire adieu. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780714848846 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714848840 |
| Title | Paradise Lost |
| Author | Georg Gerster |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-12-02 |
| Number of pages | 184 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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