הוצאת WHITE STAR
הספרים של הוצאת WHITE STAR
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White Star's bestselling CubeBook series has earned a reputation for superb quality images in an appealing, affordable format. This new addition to the series showcases the incomparable nature photography of Valeria Manferto. Featuring exotic species and familiar favorites, these images capture fl...
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From Zen gardens on the grounds of Buddhist temples to the herb gardens of the Middle Ages and the quintessential flower gardens of English country houses, we have had an ongoing mission to tame and refashion nature. This new addition to White Star's bestselling CubeBook series celebrates the divers...
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The Atlantic, the Red Sea, the Caribbean, the South Pacific-here are all the oceans in all colors and aspects: clear, tropical waters; turbulent open seas; immense plains of water seen from space; magical icy polar oceans; and delicate and frothy photographs from inside powerful waves.The ...
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An exciting addition to White Star’s best-selling CubeBook series, this handsome, hefty little compendium spotlights a vast range of the world’s most important and influential motorcycle designs. Enthusiasts will appreciate the fine photography showcasing, through a variety of perspectives, the...
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The Holy Land: Archaeological Guide to Israel, Sinai and Jordan (White Star Guides)
מאת Fabio Bourbon
From Masada to Megiddo to Petra, this comprehensive guide helps readers explore and appreciate the Holy Land’s manifold archaeological sites and attractions. Organized geographically, it is divided into chapters on Jerusalem, North Israel, South Israel, Mount Sinai, and Jordan, spotlighting venera...
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The rediscovery of Pompeii in 1748 represented a decisive moment for our understanding of the Roman world. To visit the site on these pagesis to travel through time: here is the excitement and drama Pompeii represents for archaeology and Classical studies, a complete tour of the complex and fascinat...
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In contrast with conventional wisdom that perceives Germany as a tenacious nation with a long history, the land of Beethoven and Goethe is actually a young country that rose out of the unification of a myriad of princedoms and small states that shared a common linguistic heritage. First unified in 1...
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Recorded during a remarkable five-year voyage throughout South America, these findings became the foundation of naturalist Charles Darwin's revolutionary theory of natural selection. His writing brings to life an exotic world of natural wonders, transporting readers to Chile, Argentina, the Andes M...
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In 1993, Elisabetta Eordegh and Carlo Auriemma set sail aboard the specially designed Barca Pulita (which translates, literally, as "clean boat") to circumnavigate the world in an attempt to chronicle the last unspoiled natural sites on earth via a journey that made as little impact as possible on t...
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From the silent films of Charlie Chaplin to today’s high-tech blockbusters, this superb volume chronicles our favorite movies through hundreds of vibrant images and an insightful text with an introduction by legendary director Franco Zeffirelli. Organized by era, Legendary Movies delves into such ...
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Sinuous and agile, aloof and intelligent, playful and affectionate, cats confound and fascinate us with their countless contradictions. As revealed by expert photographers, the many moods and faces of our favorite felines come alive in more than 500 splendid color photographs in Cats MiniCube...
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Ah, Paris! Poets rhapsodize about it, painters have immortalized it, and millions of travelers flock to it every year. The sight of the soaring silhouette of the Eiffel Tower never ceases to thrill, and the gothic splendor of Notre Dame never fails to inspire. This superb book takes readers on a mem...
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Featuring hundreds of bird’s-eye photographs, this volume expands our perceptions of a city that already looms large in our mind’s eye. Whisking readers above Venice and its surrounding region, these images depict a city that is as breathtakingly beautiful in reality as it is in our imagination....
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The Treasures of Florence and Tuscany: Art, Architecture and Landscape (Italian Regions)
מאת Chiara Libero
A welcome addition to White Star’s distinguished library of travel photography books, this sumptuous volume takes readers on a spectacular voyage of discovery of the artistic and cultural heritage of one of Italy’s most beloved regions. Evoking the harmony that exists between the region’s spec...
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The Wonders of the Amalfi Coast: Capri, Ischia, Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento (Italian Regions)
מאת Paolo Rubino
The Amalfi Coast is an unforgettable place for many travelers. A marvelous winding drive among the cliffs by the water's edge gives way to spectacular and romantic views that linger in one's memory. In this book, photographers have met the challenge of portraying the Amalfi Coast in ways that will s...
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Underwater Paradise: Red Sea, the Maldives, Malaysia and the Carribean (Secret of the Sea)
מאת Angelo Mojetta
Part armchair retreat, part field guide, this volume takes readers on an underwater voyage of discovery beneath the Red Sea, Malaysia, the Caribbean Sea, and the Maldives. Chapters are organized geographically, presenting the outstanding natural features and unique characteristics of each region. Ac...
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The world’s cetaceans have become a symbol of the importance of successful marine conservation. Today, whale watches are a popular family recreational activity, and many of us have a particular fascination with these denizens of the deep. This handy volume presents the most recent research on whal...
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Splendido! This is perhaps the only way to describe this book, a superb photographic tableau that shows Italy from all angles with all the artistic insight and technical innovation worthy of the Bel Paese. All of Italy unfolds in a sumptuous collection of aerial images taken by photographers who kno...
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In the mid-nineteenth century, the source of the Nile River was found through the efforts of British explorers Richard Burton, James Augustus Grant, and Samuel White Baker, who, through their tenacity, revealed the great river’s secret. This handsome volume chronicles the expeditions, exotic lands...
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Featuring an introduction by award-winning CNN anchor Wolf Blitzer, this important volume chronicles the major battles of the twentieth-century. Organized chronologically, it begins with the Anglo-Boer War and ends with the Balkan War, with chapters focusing on World War I, World War II, The Korean ...
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This lavishly illustrated volume spotlights 50 of the most stunning golf courses around the globe. Transporting us to the birthplace of golf—Great Britain and Ireland—as well as renowned sites from St. Andrews in Augusta to Ballybunion in Melbourne, from Pebble Beach to Valderrama, Golf Around t...
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Dog lovers of all ages will cherish this treasure trove of canine images. Over 500 full-color photographs showcase dogs in all their tail-wagging glory-from the irrepressible appeal of wrinkly puppies to the noble dignity of beloved older dogs, from endearing mutts to show-stopping purebreds. The ...
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More than 500 pictures create a complete portrait of horses in all their beauty. Images showcase sleek thoroughbreds and sturdy draft horses, convey the excitement of horse shows and racing, depict life on the ranch and in the field, and evoke the splendor of the world's finest riding academies an...
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In this memorable tour above New York, vibrant photographs capture the unique character of New York City as seen through the lens of one of today’s top aerial photography experts. This volume presents an unparalleled portfolio of images conveying the architectural details, off-the-beaten-track nei...
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This addition to White Star’s Italy from Above photography series takes readers on an insider’s tour of rural Italy, revealing its hidden corners and unique geographical features, colors, and textures. A master of aerial photography, Antonio Attini captures the myriad delights of Italy’s most ...
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Legendary Cars: Cars that Made History from the Early Days to the 21st Century (Genius)
מאת Larry Edsall
Over 400 dazzling color photographs and an entertaining narrative tell the tale of our love affair with cars-from the earliest Tin Lizzies to such automotive achievements as the Alfa Romeo, Porsche, Lincoln Continental, Ferrari, Jaguar, Corvette, and Pontiac GTO. Famous car photographers capture th...
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At a time when our earth’s fragile balance is in jeopardy, Africa is a more precious natural commodity than ever before. This stunning volume introduces readers to the rich and varied ecosystems of Africa through a wealth of specially commissioned photographs that depict its numerous wildlife refu...
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This handsomely illustrated volume traces the evolution of the bicycle and spotlights landmarks in its illustrious history. From the first sketches in the 1490s by a student of Leonardo da Vinci to the High Wheel Bicycles that had their heyday in the 1880s, hundreds of archival photographs and illus...
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