The World at Night
Spectacular photographs of the night sky
by Babak Tafreshi
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Pub Date 19 Nov 2019 | Archive Date 24 Oct 2019
Quarto Publishing Group - White Lion Publishing | White Lion Publishing
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Description
Bringing together the images of over 40 photographers across 25 countries, be astounded by the lights of the night sky in some of the darkest places on earth; discover the beauty of galaxies, planets, and stars; view great celestial events; and see some of the world’s most important landmarks against the backdrop of an incredible nightscape.
Babak Tafreshi, founder of the international organization The World at Night, has curated the images in this collection—many of them previously unseen—to reveal the true splendor of the sky at night. A specialist guide to night-sky photography will help you capture your own gorgeous images of the heavens.
Commentary on the science, astronomy, and photography accompany stunning images organized by theme:
- Symbols of all nations and religions embraced by one sky of endless beauties
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites at night
- The Universe revealed through constellations, sky motions, atmospheric phenomenon, Aurora, and other wonders
- Images highlighting the beauty of dark skies away from light-polluted urban areas
- Celestial events, from great comets to spectacular eclipses
- Astro-tourism destinations, like ancient astronomical monuments and modern observatories
Marketing Plan
Key Selling Points: Covers practical and technical tips related to cameras of all types – camera-phone/DSLR/film cameras etc. Other key pieces of advice cover creativity – how to spot a good photo opportunity, capturing light, framing, composition – and tips on how to promote a potential photography business/freelance career of your own. Features famous images from photograph history, as well as mantras from some of the world's most respected photographers. May is National Photography Month – will enable coverage at outlets with multile subjects/beats besides photography
Key Campaign Activity Target hobbyists and photography buffs around National Photography Month
Consumer Marketing: Publicity campaign to target photography, travel, lifestyle, seniors, parenting media and other media Target for reviews and excerpting
Publicity/Media: Publicity campaign to target photography, travel, lifestyle, seniors, etc. and other media; print and online
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781781319130 |
| PRICE | US$47.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
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