Italy from the Air
From the rocky Alpine north to the burnt southern terrain, Italy is an awesome mixture of natural and human-made beauty. Within this relatively small peninsula, the various cultures and climates involved make any photographic study full of striking diversity. So stunning is the beauty of the land and sea, the country's many cathedrals, the Coliseum, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and the plethora of picturesque towns and villages. Some 170 color bird's-eye photos of these subjects dominate the book, though there is a brief but informative text regarding the history and particulars of specific regions on view. The pity is the graininess of some of the images and a sense that many different styles are at work, giving the illusion that several photographers are involved with this project, although only Rossi is credited. Fortunately, these are just minor distractions. Like other world masterpieces, Italy from the vantage point of the heavens is worthwhile for completing an Italian collection.- David Nudo, "Library Journal"Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an alternateHardcoveredition.