I cant wait to displayed in this book are the marvelous works of michael poliza in africa. Michael poliza 10 min video on eyes over africa youtube. A perceptive and very personal portrait of mallorca michael poliza s unique photographs and thoughtful selection of motifs makes this so much more than a conventional travel guide. The book is a collection of images from all over the country, including wildlife, reserves, culture and city scenes.
Sep 22, 2009 michael poliza teamed up with his friend stefan breuer on an 8week helicopter expedition across africa. Quickly becoming a bestseller, it sold more than 50,000 copies. Namibia michael poliza texts by gunter kast teneues. Our beautifully produced, large format edition of michael poliza s africa was hailed by many as one of the best books on this subject ever published. I always liked the brownish colours of animal pictures and when i saw lots of them on display in africa, i decided to buy the books africa and classic africa from michael poliza. After successful careers in film and it businesses, he became a pioneer in digital photography. His extensive travels into the most remote corners of the world are the basis for his artistry. Discover book depositorys huge selection of michael poliza books online. Nov 25, 2007 a 10 minute video describing the heliafrica expedition of stefan breuer and michael poliza and the resulting book eyes over africa.
Michael poliza s wildlife and landscape photography has fascinated us for years, and his photo books of africa and the polar regions have already captivated tens of thousands of readers. Discount prices on books by michael poliza, including titles like namibia. His many trips to this fascinating continent allowed him to develop a unique relationship with its landscapes and animals, one that is palpable in his touching images. His first coffee table book, africa, was published in 2006 and became the most widely discussed photo book of its time. Apr 22, 2010 from its rugged coastlines to its lush vineyards and windswept deserts, south africa is one of the most remarkable places on earth. Michael poliza s newest book south africa will be published in may 2010 and is a tribute on the occasion of the world football championship. May 12, 2010 poliza has lived multiple lives forming his lens on the world. Michael poliza is a renowned photographer mostly known for his capture of shapes in nature.
Michael poliza has won numerous awards for his groundbreaking work in digital photography shooting breathtaking wildlife and landscapes. Their longheld dream of flying from hamburg to cape town is taking them across both europe and africa at lowlevel so that they can capture the beauty of both continents and share these birdseyeview images with the world. His view turns a piece of soil, a detail of an animal or a single line of a landscape into a unique aesthetic unit. Drinking giraffe, zibalianja lagoon, linyanti reserve, botswana if you havent heard of the german wildlife and landscape photographer michael poliza, well hold on to your hats, his story and photography will blow you away. From its rugged coastlines to its lush vineyards and windswept deserts, south. Jul 01, 2010 a land of extreme contrasts and stunning natural features, south africa is one of the worlds wonders. He quickly found a publisher for his first book africa, released in 2006, which gained worldwide attention.
The book was published in 2007 and has won numerous awards. Aug 31, 2010 i always liked the brownish colours of animal pictures and when i saw lots of them on display in africa, i decided to buy the books africa and classic africa from michael poliza. The stunningly diverse landscapes and rich tapestry of humanity are all captured in this latest work from photographic master, michael poliza. The book africa was launched in 2006, followed by the book eyes over africa in 2007. Oct 06, 2010 photographer michael poliza and publisher hendrik teneues are talking about poliza s new book south africa. Skimming close to the ground, they flew over 19 countries. Michael polizas most recent project is called michael poliza experiences. In antarctic, the wwf ambassador created a sensitive double portrait of the polar regions. The sights of this aweinspiring continent are captured with consummate skill and sensitivity by master lensman michael poliza.
Michael poliza is a true adventurer and his voyage around the world on a 75 ft yacht was followed by millions via the internet. Worldrenowned photographer michael poliza s bestselling book, originally published in 2006, has now been released in an abridged, flexi cover edition. Michael poliza is more than a seasoned globetrotter who has traveled through almost 170 countries. In this inspiring volume, poliza profiles his adopted homeland, featuring the people, the townships, and the breathtaking landscapes of south africa. Africa is now a bestseller with worldwide distribution. Poliza s alluring and often surprising photographs share this exceptional journey. Michael poliza has 22 books on goodreads with 152 ratings. Michael poliza, german photographer of wildlife and landscapes, has created with the help of teneues publishing a rare treasure of a book. Michael poliza s eyes over africa won 1st place in the 2008 international photography awards under the nature book category. His book eyes over africa won the german photo book prize. Michael and his friend stefan breuer took a helicopter from hamburg, germany to cape town, south africa. In his two great books, africa and eyes over africa, as well as his single volumes on south africa, kenya, and namibia, poliza opened our eyes to the diversity of the african continent. A perceptive and very personal portrait of mallorcamichael polizas unique photographs and thoughtful selection of motifs makes this so much more than a conventional travel guide.
Poliza moved back to hamburg in 2009, published the book antarctic, opened a gallery and was named ambassador of the world wildlife fund wwf. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The books south africa and classic africa were published in 2010, kenya in 2011. Buy a discounted hardcover of africa online from australias leading online bookstore. In this accessible, smaller version of his successful south africa, top photographer michael poliza and eight talented south african photographers take us on a tour of this spectacular country and its engaging peoples. Michael was one of the pioneering photographers to embrace digital photography, and his starship book was the very first coffee table book to carry more than 50% digital content. Africa by michael poliza, 9783832791278, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In his two great books, africa and eyes over africa, as well as his single volumes on south africa, kenya, and namibia, poliza opened our eyes to the diversity of the. Good morning america, abctv, 122006, africa michael poliza takes extreme photography to the extremes.
With his camera ever on hand, poliza does not only want to experience the beauty of the planet, but also to make it accessible to all. He is also a collector of the world, always on the lookout for breathtaking landscapes, remote regions, and intact nature reserves. Michael polizas alwaysstunning images pop in this new book, which features a break from some of his previous african photography into some sociological issues albeit seen from above rich colors, fresh compositions, and vivid scenes jump from the page. After a career in the it and internet industries, poliza started a threeyear multimedia expedition on a ship around the world. He has a special love for the natural beauty of africa. Parallel to his photography, poliza launched a tailoredtour company, michael. Africa is a source of amazing biodiversity and home to some of the planets most spectacular landscapes.
Most recently, millions have been following his expeditions via the internet. Our beautifully produced large format edition of michael polizas africa was hailed by many as one of the best books on this subject ever published. Parallel to his photography, poliza launched a tailoredtour company, michael poliza experiences. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Michael was one of the pioneering photographers to embrace digital photography, and his starship book was the very first coffee table book. Michael polizas eyes over africa won 1st place in the 2008 international photography awards under the nature book category. Polizas photographs have filled a further 11 books, selling thousands of copies. He spends much of each year in africa, and is a pioneer in the use of digital photography for illustrated books. In 2006, to fulfill a longheld dream, widely acclaimed photographer michael poliza and friend stefan breuer undertook a helicopter journey across africa. Voted to be part of the best coffeetable books of 2006. Africa is a source of amazing biodiversity and home to some of the planet s most spectacular landscapes. Michael poliza s first coffee table book focused on the journeys and discoveries of the starship millennium voyage.
He uncovers the planets least documented places in his latest book the world. Michael leaves nothing to chance his pictures show an excellent sense for the right moment which rarely has been captured this way before. Can you tell us how each book differs and what they offer the reader. He is mainly based in cape town, and is a pioneer in the use of digital photography for illustrated books. And my recently published book africa has been doing so extremely well thanks to all of you. Nature photographer michael poliza has already published nearly a dozen books including bestsellers like africa, eyes over africa, and antarcticand as an organizer of highend nature adventure treks, he has a particularly keen sense for unique locations. Eyes over africa by michael poliza, hardcover barnes. His books and work get hugely advertised in some african magazines. For his latest tome, he focused on a place of legendary beauty that brims unexpected. Michael poliza photographer visit amazons michael poliza page. Featured are the very best photographs from a collection that captures africa s elegant natural beauty and animal life.
South africa by michael poliza goodreads share book. When he is not out and about, he lives in hamburg, from where he organizes adventure trips with michael poliza private travel. The best safari coffee table books safari guide africa. And of the african countries, namibia remains one of my favorites. These images embody the soul of africas flora and fauna with a true artists eye for color and composition. Michael polizas first coffee table book focused on the journeys and discoveries of the starship millennium voyage. Michael poliza is more than a seasoned globetrotter who has traveled through. His most recent book, the worlds most magical wilderness escapes, was published by teneues in 2015. The patterns, vistas and scenes that are portrayed are truly one of a kind. Buy the world by michael poliza from daunt books today. Poliza s career, first in digital technology, then in travel and photography, is described in an introduction.
After that expedition, he returned to the continent that had stolen his heart. Michael polizas new book the world by teneues is a treasure chest. A stunning collection of photographs that captures africas elegant natural beauty and animal life. In 2002, he settled in cape town, traveled across africa, and quickly became a worldrenowned nature and landscape photographer. Habe auch einige meiner lieblingsfotos im stern gefunden. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. His book by that name was released to massive acclaim around the world in july 2006. In his two great books, africa and eyes over africa, as well as his single volumes on south africa, kenya, and namibia, poliza opened our eyes to the diversity of. Worldrenowned photographer michael polizas bestselling book, originally published in 2006, has now been released in an abridged, flexi.
My excitement when i opened the book classic africa shrank to disappointment and anger. The images were captured by photographer michael poliza as he travelled through more than 170 countries. The world is the wwf ambassadors tenth book with teneues. Worldrenowned photographer michael polizas bestselling book, originally published in 2006, has now been rereleased in a smaller format, hardcover edition.
If youre going to invest in a single african wildlife coffee table book, you wont regret making it africa. With extensive experience photographing the animals and terrain of africa, polizas viewpoint is shaped by his concern for the fragile ecosystems he chronicles. The essential africa by michael poliza 2007, hardcover for. The scope of polizas work is portrayed perfectly in this book.
May 15, 2015 michael poliza photographer visit amazons michael poliza page. What fascinates him most are the infinite shapes nature is able to assume. The essential africa by michael poliza 2007, hardcover. From its rugged coastlines to its lush vineyards and windswept deserts, south africa is one of the most remarkable places on earth. From child actor to entrepreneur to renowned nature photographer, michael poliza is a man of reinvention. This breathtaking namibia book by new york timesacclaimed photographer michael poliza captures some of the countrys most spectacular scenery, from the highest star dunes in the world around sossusvlei to the namibrand nature reserve, the namib desert, and the granite peaks of the spitzkoppe. With extensive experience photographing the animals and terrain of africa, polizas viewpoint is shaped by his concern for the fragile ecosy africa is a source of amazing biodiversity and home to some of the planets most spectacular landscapes. South africa by michael poliza abebooks passion for books.
His first coffee table book, africa, was published in 2006 and became the most widely discussed photo book of. South africa by michael poliza and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Parallel to his photography, poliza launched a tailored. Limited to 300 individually numbered copies, each signed by michael poliza. Michael poliza books list of books by michael poliza.
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