Andes

By Mario Vargas Llosa

Book Overview

A lavish tour of the Andes traces the photographer's quest for identity in the wake of geographic extremes and diverse cultures, in a volume complemented by a lyrical tribute to the mountains as seen... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0792264304
• ISBN13: 9780792264309
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: National Geographic
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 2.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.3" x 1.0" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

PEOPLE of the ANDES

As would be expected from a publication by National Geographic, this book has beautiful pictures covering all regions of the Andes Mountains. Buyers should take note, however, that this book focuses more heavily on portraits of the people in these South American countries than on panoramic vistas of the Andes Mountains themselves (review the cover of this book to see the main focus). Also, too many blank pages for my tastes and budget. Otherwise, an exquisite book.

Takes your breath away!

This is a series of breathtaking photos of the Andes range from the Caribbean to Patagonia. There are stunning photos of the mountains and heart-wrenching photos of earthquake survivors as well as many photos of everyday life. Mario Vargas Llosa, the famous Peruvian author, contributes "inventions" imagining subjects thoughts, feelings, attitudes and stories. This National Geographic book, photographed by Pablo Corral Vega, makes a wonderful tour of the majestic mountains and haunting coutryside of the Andes.