Rick Smolan Books

Passage to Vietnam, the result of a remarkable collaboration between East and West, is a fascinating look at an ancient nation caught in the midst of dramatic change. Spectacular photographs and a detailed text present the most intimate and comprehensive look at Vietnam ever assembled. To create this unusual portrait, 70 photographers from fourteen countries were given unprecedented access to a country that is just now emerging from decades of war and isolation.Magnum photographer Bruno Barbey rode along with thousands of pilgrims down the Swallow River to the Perfume Pagoda. Pulitzer Prize-winner Jay Dickman traveled to the northern highlands, where he photographed the ancient Hmong tribe. And former Life photographer Dick Swanson went back to Vietnam for the first time since the war, photographing its lingering effects on the people of Quang Tri Province.The photographs are complemented by captions written by Fortune magazine editor Colin Leinster. In addition, noted travel writer Pico Iyer shares his impressions of a country just awakening from twenty years of isolation. Pulitzer Prize-winner Stanley Karnow explores the long struggle the Vietnamese have waged to preserve their homeland. And Vietnam Investment Review correspondent Peter Saidel gives an insider's look at Vietnam as socialism and commerce meet face to face.

Photographs and accompanying text depict everyday events in the Soviet Union.

Extraordinary pictures of ordinary events capture twenty-four hours of Japan on June 7, 1985

From the deserts of Arizona to the bustling streets of New York, from the palm trees of Hawaii and the igloos of Alaska, this is a portrait of America by the American people. Thousands of photographers, both professional and amateur, capture the hopes, dreams, reality and failures of a nation. This volume is a digital time capsule of American life, showcasing the best photographs as documented by up to a million or more participants from across the United States.

Photographs, detailed captions, and essays present a portrait of healing and medicine around the world.

Following the success of The New York Times bestseller America 24/7, DK is publishing 50 books that showcase the best photographs from each state - all to be published on the same day. Each individual book includes 95% new photography and is a unique peronal expression of state pride.

Take a visual journey through Tennessee! The extraordinary photographs showcased in Tennessee 24/7 are an extension of the America 24/7 project, an unprecedented digital photography venture that harnessed the talents of more than 25,000 local photographers in all 50 states. This remarkable book showcases 524 images adding up to a panoramic glimpse of life-in-progress in the Volunteer State. You ll discover heartwarming photographs that perfectly capture the spirit of the state, with images The bars of Beale Street A curator dusting the banister at Graceland Tobacco seedlings going into the ground in Springfield Rafters on the Middle Ocoee Morning fog in Shady Grove Alamo workers testing a million-volt cascade transformer The governor and his entourage lining up for lunch at Swett s Cafeteria A truck rally in Pigeon Forge And more! From the Smokies to the banks of the Mississippi, these images capture the life of the land and the human intimacy inside, where the heart is.

Contains color and black and white photographs taken over a twenty-four hour period in the United States

Extraordinary pictures of ordinary events capture twenty-four hours of Spain on May 7, 1987

Blue Planet Run provides readers with an extraordinary look at the water problems facing humanity and some of the hopeful solutions being pursued by large and small companies, but entrepreneurs and activists, and by nongovernmental organizations and foundations. By the end of the book, readers are left to form their own conclusions as to whether or how the human race is capable of taking the steps necessary to solve this global crisis before it's too late.Blue Planet Run is two books in First, it is about an extraordinary 15,000-mile relay race - the longest relay race in human history - in which 20 athletes spent 95 days running around the globe to spread awareness of the world's water crisis. Secondly, it is a showcase of powerful, inspiring, disturbing and hopeful images captured by leading photojournalists around the world who documented the human face of the crisis and its possible solutions. The result of these two parallel projects is the book you hold in your hands.One hundred percent of the royalties from this book will be used to provide clean water to people around the world who desperately need it.

Photographs capture the impact of microprocessors on everyday lives around the world.

On April 29th 1988 100 photojournalists roamed California taking pictures. The result is a visual time capsule of the state with pictures ranging from primeval forests to cutting-edge technology, from world famous tourist spots to isolated outposts and everything in between.

Following the success of The New York Times bestseller America 24/7, DK is publishing 50 books that showcase the best photographs from each state - all to be published on the same day. Each individual book includes 95% new photography and is a unique peronal expression of state pride.

Take a visual journey through the heart of Arizona! The extraordinary photographs showcased in Arizona 24/7 are an extension of the America 24/7 project, an unprecedented digital photography venture that harnessed the talents of more than 25,000 local photographers in all 50 states. This remarkable book showcases hundreds of incredible images to provide a panoramic view of life across the Grand Canyon State. You ll discover heartwarming photographs that perfectly capture the spirit of Arizona, with images Sunrise dancers Stargazers The mountain preserves Bronco riders Border patrols And much more! It s the perfect visual time capsule of everyday life in Arizona, and an essential for every native, transplant, or those just passing through!

The authors invited more than 100 journalists worldwide to use photographs, charts and essays to explore the world of big data and its growing influence on our lives and society.

A collection of thousands of photos taken on one week in the United States to demonstrate the variety of life in the nation.

Take a visual journey through Pennsylvania! The extraordinary photographs showcased in Pennsylvania 24/7 are an extension of the America 24/7 project, an unprecedented digital photography venture that harnessed the talents of more than 25,000 local photographers in all 50 states. This remarkable book showcases 523 images adding up to a panoramic glimpse of life in progress in the Keystone State. You ll discover heartwarming photographs that perfectly capture the spirit of the state, with images Coal miners in Hegins Hair stylists in Scranton Workers cooking and serving food in the Hill District in Pittsburgh And more! The state named for the sylvan woods of William Penn is chockablock with people who insistently live in the present and see no good reason to leave. And, as the photographs show, they care for one another in profound and inspiring ways. This book is an essential for every Pennsylvanian!

Robyn Davidson is a modern-day heir to the adventuring heroines Amelia Earhart, Karen Blixen and Beryl Markham. Her 1,700-mile solo journey across the Australian outback was a cover story in National Geographic, and her account of her trek has become a worldwide bestseller. Now the photographer who originally took the pictures for the NG story combines Davidson's text with his award winning photos, most never before published.