Author(s): Sarah Tavernier,Alexandre Verhille
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 18
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
Language: English
Date Published: 2015-12-24
Dimensions: 213.36 x 256.54 x 33.02mm
Publication City/Country: Berlin, Germany
Edition:
Illustrations: w. numerous col. and pop-up ill.
Legendary Routes of the World takes its readers on a splendid popup journey through some of the planet's most famous itineraries. It includes the pioneering Aéropostale, which was the first French airborne mail delivery system that connected France with South America; the transatlantic single-handed yacht race dubbed the Rhum Route; the Silk Road connecting the Asian continent's east and west through trade; Route 66 in the United States, which is ingrained in popular culture as the setting for countless travel narratives; and the impressive lunar expedition of 1969. Each one of these legendary routes is inventively presented as a double-page pop-up spread accompanied by interesting anecdotes and information. This is a visually striking gift book whose clever engineering and iconic illustrations inspire wonder in both children and adults.
Format: Hardback
No. of Pages: 18
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
Language: English
Date Published: 2015-12-24
Dimensions: 213.36 x 256.54 x 33.02mm
Publication City/Country: Berlin, Germany
Edition:
Illustrations: w. numerous col. and pop-up ill.
Legendary Routes of the World takes its readers on a splendid popup journey through some of the planet's most famous itineraries. It includes the pioneering Aéropostale, which was the first French airborne mail delivery system that connected France with South America; the transatlantic single-handed yacht race dubbed the Rhum Route; the Silk Road connecting the Asian continent's east and west through trade; Route 66 in the United States, which is ingrained in popular culture as the setting for countless travel narratives; and the impressive lunar expedition of 1969. Each one of these legendary routes is inventively presented as a double-page pop-up spread accompanied by interesting anecdotes and information. This is a visually striking gift book whose clever engineering and iconic illustrations inspire wonder in both children and adults.
Book Info | |
Author | Sarah Tavernier, Alexandre Verhille |
Date Published | 2015-12-24 |
Dimensions | 213.36 x 256.54 x 33.02mm |
First Author | Sarah Tavernier |
Format | Hardback |
Illustrations | w. numerous col. and pop-up ill. |
ISBN | 9783899557596 |
Language | English |
No. of Pages | 18 |
Publication City/Country | Berlin, Germany |
Publisher | Die Gestalten Verlag |
Legendary Routes of the World
- Sarah Tavernier
- Hardback
- Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
- ISBN: 9783899557596
- Availability:In Stock
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$700