National Geographic Greatest Portraits 504 pgs/Hardcover - $5.99 w/fs @ nationalgeog

[shanni]

FS code: 07BB02

 

Now OOS

 

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A beautiful collection of more than 280 photographs culled from National Geographic's extensive photographic archives, this volume presents a powerful retrospective of portrait photography. Spanning more than ten decades of images and representing the work of more than 150 photographers, In Focus includes never-before-seen photographs alongside award-winning favorites. This rich collection is accompanied by new and fascinating text written by photographers that reveals their experiences as they captured people in the moment, as well as their evaluations of National Geographic portraits produced during each decade.

 

Opening with a compelling look at National Geographic's contribution to the knowledge of the world's peoples through photography, the chapters that follow explore critical periods in world history and photographic style, tracing the evolution of portrait photography through insightful text and breathtaking images. Featuring amazing insights from the photographers—including Sam Abell, William Albert Allard, Jodi Cobb, Stuart Franklin, and David Alan Harvey—In Focus is both elegant and insightful.

 

* 504 pages; 280 photographs

* 10'' x 10''

* Hardcover

* © 2004

[shanni]

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$6.99

[jerseygirl]

once again, THANK YOU

 

great stocking stuffer for Mom!

[noehlp]

Nice find!

March of the Penguins is good, bought it last year this store when it was on sale.

[rimshot]

Thanks much! This will be a hit with DD

[akdillard]

Thanks!!!

[jonesintexas]

Thank you so much! I ordered four of those babies!

 

Devin

[momofmo]

Thanks, Shanni! You ROCK at finding the BEST deals!

[mel_b]

"not available at this time"

 

FS code: 07BB02

 

http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemID=1970&itemType=PRODUCT&iProductID=1970

 

A beautiful collection of more than 280 photographs culled from National Geographic's extensive photographic archives, this volume presents a powerful retrospective of portrait photography. Spanning more than ten decades of images and representing the work of more than 150 photographers, In Focus includes never-before-seen photographs alongside award-winning favorites. This rich collection is accompanied by new and fascinating text written by photographers that reveals their experiences as they captured people in the moment, as well as their evaluations of National Geographic portraits produced during each decade.

 

Opening with a compelling look at National Geographic's contribution to the knowledge of the world's peoples through photography, the chapters that follow explore critical periods in world history and photographic style, tracing the evolution of portrait photography through insightful text and breathtaking images. Featuring amazing insights from the photographers—including Sam Abell, William Albert Allard, Jodi Cobb, Stuart Franklin, and David Alan Harvey—In Focus is both elegant and insightful.

 

* 504 pages; 280 photographs

* 10'' x 10''

* Hardcover

* © 2004

[cheapshopper]

Grreat Deal, too bad its no longer available!!!

[shanni]

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Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination

The words Star Wars evoke images of whooshing light sabers, Luke Skywalker's landspeeder racing above the sand, and epic battles between the forces of good and evil that take place in the farthest reaches of space. Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination explores how George Lucas's incredible use of science and technology may have presaged—and at times directly influenced—the future of life on Earth and beyond.

 

$10.95

 

* 208 pages; 145 full-color illustrations

* 9'' x 10''

* Hardcover

* © 2005

 

Read more about Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination below.

[eweston1227]

Here's some other great National Geographic Deals - I'm so new that I can't post links, sorry!

 

 

Gujarati Animal Ornaments Was $24.99 NOW $4.99

 

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In the Gujarat state of northern India, local artisans use antique fabric to create this colorful trio of ornaments: a miniature elephant, camel, and horse. The nomadic tribe of gypsies known as Banjaras make these plush animals in their centuries-old tradition using embroidered silky metallic fabric swatches from vintage materials. These ornaments are inspired by the animals that are a central part of the Banjaras' daily lives and are often hung in tent entryways. Set of three ornaments. Handmade in India. Approximately 3"W.

CR Number: 1072665

 

 

 

 

 

Chinese Folk-art Butterfly Ornaments Was $28.00 Now $5.99

 

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Butterflies are symbols of long life and beauty in Chinese culture, and this set of five continues a tradition that combines resourcefulness and creativity. Using remnants of colorful silk, farmer-craftsmen in China's Shaan Xi Province hand-stitch and embroider these lively one-of-a-kind ornaments. Add color to your holiday decor or enjoy their symbolism year-round. Handmade in China. Approximately 5"W x 4"L.

CR Number: 1072704

[jonesintexas]

My books came today and they are:eyepoppin! Thanks so much for this deal Shanni!

 

Devin

[scrapwave]

FWI: We order books from Nat. Geo all the time for the library I work at...they are always really nice quality books. I don't think anyone will be disappointed in their books!

[rimshot]

Mine also arrived. It's a beautiful book. Thanks for sharing the deal!

[jerseygirl]

In Focus book back in stock!! Ordered one for a Christmas gift back then & want you to know it is a really really great gift!!

[JazzMama]

Already OOS - deleted it from my cart when I was about to checkout.

[Crue2001]

Thanks for bumping this thread! I was looking for something for my little guy for Easter and the Star Wars book is exactly what I need!! It's $11.99 now, but that's still wonderful!

[keycrew]

In Focus book showing in stock for me at 5.95.

[keycrew]

Never mind, gone again??