Gerald Hoberman Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

This extraordinary book is a landmark in lighthouse literature, featuring dramatic photographs by master photographer Gerald Hoberman, showcasing lighthouses from land, sea, and air, alongside their mechanisms and optics. It explores the romance of seafarers navigating the perilous coastline of Africa’s Cape of Storms. The narrative spans from the earliest known light at Pharos in the Ancient World to 45 lighthouses and beacons, highlighting the region's fauna, flora, marine life, and breathtaking scenery. Collaborating with James Collocott from the Transnet National Ports Authority, Hoberman provides a multifaceted insight into lighthouses. While detailed with coordinates and technical specifications for discerning pharologists, the book is visually appealing and easy to navigate. It reveals the optical, mechanical, and civil engineering innovations of lighthouse science, often set against treacherous conditions in remote territories. Hoberman enriches history with vivid accounts of legendary shipwrecks and the civil lobbying for lighthouse establishments, weaving a rich social history. Maps illustrate the locations of lighthouses and shipwrecks, while chapter headings feature delightful pencil drawings by Mellany Fick and an anthology of poems from Virgil, Shakespeare, Kipling, and Masefield.

Cape Town is depicted as a unique blend of urban charm and stunning natural landscapes. The book offers an in-depth exploration of the city's rich history, architectural significance, and breathtaking scenery, while also highlighting its diverse cultures and the people who inhabit it. This comprehensive portrait is perfect for anyone fascinated by the complexities and beauty of South Africa's iconic city.

Gerald and Marc Hoberman bring their magical touch to a new range of trend-setting travel and photography books -- the irresistible Mighty Marvellous Little Books series. Distinctively designed, each little hardcover book is lavishly produced with magnificent color photographs throughout, a full-color map, captivating and informative text, printed endpapers, a dustjacket, and a ribbon bookmark.In this stunning collection of full-color photographs, Gerald and Marc Hoberman capture the essence of one of the world's most celebrated cities. From awesome aerial portraits of the famous skyline and panoramic views of Manhattan at nightfall to the majesty of the Statue of Liberty and the vibrancy of the city's diverse neighborhoods, this little book, which includes photographs of all five boroughs, is a spectacular visual tribute to a great city and its people.

London is a city of immense size, where the old and the new live comfortably cheek by jowl. This book is a celebration and an important record of England's capital. In both pictures and words, it speaks for itself.

Fabulous recipes from the most celebrated kitchen on South Africa's Cape Wine Route.

In this vibrant tribute to America's capital, internationally renowned photographers Gerald and Marc Hoberman bring their discerning and dramatic visual style to an exciting new volume of photographs of Washington, D.C. From the majesty of the Capitol Building, to the solemnity of Arlington National Cemetery, to the marble splendor of the museums, monuments, and memorials that line the Mall, this father-and-son team has created a portrait of the District of Columbia that is likely to serve as the standard for all future volumes on the city. Coupled with informative and fascinating text by author Beverley Brackett, these amazing photographs bring the diverse and powerful city of Washington, D.C. to life in a way that no other book on the capital ever has.

South Africa is a place of wonder yet also of great change. This book captures the multi-faceted nature of the country's landscapes and people, with an engaging mix of photographs ranging from Soweto and the panoramic sweep of the Union Buildings in Pretoria to the hills of Kwa Zulu-Natal.

Gerald and Marc Hoberman bring their magical touch to a new range of trend-setting travel and photography books -- the irresistible Mighty Marvellous Little Books series. Distinctively designed, each little hardcover book is lavishly produced with magnificent color photographs throughout, a full-color map, captivating and informative text, printed endpapers, a dustjacket, and a ribbon bookmark. Africa's remote wilderness regions, legendary sunsets, and unique wildlife have long held an allure for the visitor. This little book showcases the best of Gerald, and Marc Hoberman's wildlife photography. From the "Big Five" -- the lion, elephant, black rhinoceros, leopard, and African buffalo -- to the lesser-known creatures -- such as the suricate, kudu, ostrich, wildebeest (gnu), and the majestic fish eagle -- Wildlife of Africa will delight nature lovers of every kind.