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Wonders of the World
What are the wonders of the world today? The Grand Canyon? The Hoover Dam? The Great Pyramid of Giza, the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that survives today? From the ancient world to the present day, from the natural world to man-made accomplishments, Wonders of the World explores the most outstanding places around the globe. From waterfalls to deserts, from bridges to opera houses, from natural fires that never stop burning to the Earth's largest man-made holes, the book explains the fascinating stories about extraordinary places, both famous and little-known. Arranged by continent, the book includes natural features such as the Great Barrier Reef, the Northern Lights and Niagara Falls, as well as human creations like Stonehenge, Rome's Colosseum, Chartres Cathedral, Angkor Wat and the Empire State Building. Presented in a landscape format, Wonders of the World is a stunning collection of 200 images.
224 pages, Hardcover
Published April 14, 2019
About the author
Claudia Martin
283 books16 followersClaudia Martin is a prolific author of both non-fiction and fiction for children, young adults and adults. A freelance writer since 2008, she has written dozens of highly visual, engaging and informative titles, from encyclopedias and science books to mythology collections and world atlases.
Claudia also writes children’s fiction, including Epic Myths for Fearless Girls, the bestselling 16-book Greek Myths collection, and contributions to the Magical Rescue Vets series. For adult readers, she has authored beautifully illustrated non-fiction titles such as Great Destinations of a Lifetime, Italy, Scotland, Arctic, Greece, Norway, Wonders of the World and Rivers.
Before becoming a full-time author, Claudia worked extensively in publishing as an editor and commissioning editor, including roles at Marshall Editions, Cadogan Guides, Lonely Planet and Virgin Books. This background has given her a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of how to bring stories, facts and ideas vividly to life.
Originally from the UK and a graduate of the University of Bristol, Claudia continues to write, edit and develop engaging books that inspire curiosity, imagination and a love of learning in readers of all ages.
Claudia also writes children’s fiction, including Epic Myths for Fearless Girls, the bestselling 16-book Greek Myths collection, and contributions to the Magical Rescue Vets series. For adult readers, she has authored beautifully illustrated non-fiction titles such as Great Destinations of a Lifetime, Italy, Scotland, Arctic, Greece, Norway, Wonders of the World and Rivers.
Before becoming a full-time author, Claudia worked extensively in publishing as an editor and commissioning editor, including roles at Marshall Editions, Cadogan Guides, Lonely Planet and Virgin Books. This background has given her a sharp editorial eye and a deep understanding of how to bring stories, facts and ideas vividly to life.
Originally from the UK and a graduate of the University of Bristol, Claudia continues to write, edit and develop engaging books that inspire curiosity, imagination and a love of learning in readers of all ages.
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March 12, 2021
Gorgeous photos, but hard to appreciate the finer details in such small photos. I expected a large coffee table book to browse and satisfy my wanderlust longings and was disappointed by the small size of this book, which is approximately 6 inches x 5 inches. I’m glad I borrowed this from the library as I would have been extremely disappointed if I had purchased this. I’ll give this a 3-star rating, but I would rate it higher if it were the oversized volume such photography books tend to be.
August 31, 2020
I really enjoy browsing through books like this, compromising great photographs and a limited amount of text concerning the most famous, most amazing (and sometimes most visited) places in the world. The introduction here reminds us that there were originally seven wonders of the world, based on a list compiled by a Greek historian in the 5th Century. Of these, only one survives – the Pyramid of Khufu at Giza. But what now constitutes a great wonder? The pages here include both the natural and the man made. There will always be debate over what should and should not be included in such a collection but I think the producers of this book have done a pretty good job.
In working my way through the pages I counted fifteen sites I’ve visited in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. And I’m pretty sure anyone who has done even a limited amount of travel would be able to tick off a few featured in the two hundred plus pages. My own favourites are those of the natural world and in this regard my personal memory bank puts the Great Barrier Reef, Australia and the Grand Canyon, USA as the most amazing spots I’ve visited. In terms of buildings I’d go for the Colosseum, Rome and the view of the Grand Canal, Venice from the Rialto Bridge. But on another day I might pick alternative favourites, and that’s the beauty of a book like this: it fires up the memory bank and prompts thoughts of future journeys to exotic and enticing places.
So what would be on my future list? I’d love to visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and see the view from the Christ the Redeemer statue, pop down to the border with Argentina to take in the Iguazu Falls and skip across to Peru to wonder around the site at Machu Picchu. And that barely covers my ‘must see’ list for just one part of the world. Yes, there’s too much to see in one lifetime but one can dream.
My thanks to Amber Books Limited and NetGalley for providing an electronic-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
In working my way through the pages I counted fifteen sites I’ve visited in Europe, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific. And I’m pretty sure anyone who has done even a limited amount of travel would be able to tick off a few featured in the two hundred plus pages. My own favourites are those of the natural world and in this regard my personal memory bank puts the Great Barrier Reef, Australia and the Grand Canyon, USA as the most amazing spots I’ve visited. In terms of buildings I’d go for the Colosseum, Rome and the view of the Grand Canal, Venice from the Rialto Bridge. But on another day I might pick alternative favourites, and that’s the beauty of a book like this: it fires up the memory bank and prompts thoughts of future journeys to exotic and enticing places.
So what would be on my future list? I’d love to visit Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and see the view from the Christ the Redeemer statue, pop down to the border with Argentina to take in the Iguazu Falls and skip across to Peru to wonder around the site at Machu Picchu. And that barely covers my ‘must see’ list for just one part of the world. Yes, there’s too much to see in one lifetime but one can dream.
My thanks to Amber Books Limited and NetGalley for providing an electronic-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
August 22, 2020
Wonders of the World is a book showing great photographs with captions of the different wonder of the world.
My favorite picture is of Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo showing mountain gorillas. Gorillas are my favorite animal and I’ve always wanted to see them in the wild.
I loved seeing the pictures of Italy. Rome, Venice, and Florence I visited, so the pictures reminded me of great traveling memories.
The pictures of the northern lights in Norway were breath taking.
Wonders of the World has so many great photographs. There are so many pictures of places I want to visit and have visited.
I recommend Wonders of the World to anyone that likes traveling.
Thank you NetGalley and Amber Books Ltd. for Wonders of the World.
My favorite picture is of Virunga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo showing mountain gorillas. Gorillas are my favorite animal and I’ve always wanted to see them in the wild.
I loved seeing the pictures of Italy. Rome, Venice, and Florence I visited, so the pictures reminded me of great traveling memories.
The pictures of the northern lights in Norway were breath taking.
Wonders of the World has so many great photographs. There are so many pictures of places I want to visit and have visited.
I recommend Wonders of the World to anyone that likes traveling.
Thank you NetGalley and Amber Books Ltd. for Wonders of the World.
September 27, 2020
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Wonders of the world is a stunning photography book about amazing wonderful places around the world.
I can never get enough of these types of books!
This book would make a fantastic pocket-sized book for anyone visiting another country and each photograph has a condensed piece of information about it.
Wonders of the world is a stunning photography book about amazing wonderful places around the world.
I can never get enough of these types of books!
This book would make a fantastic pocket-sized book for anyone visiting another country and each photograph has a condensed piece of information about it.
August 23, 2020
Stunning is the word that keeps running through my mind as I sit to write this review. Gorgeous is another. The small blurbs about each place are packed with educational information. My dream bucket list became much larger. Highly recommended!
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
This unbiased review is based on a complimentary copy provided by the publisher.
January 5, 2021
What a wonderful photo book about beautiful places around the world! The photographs were spectacular and colorful. The information about each incredible place made me want to pack my bags and go for a visit. This book would make a great coffee table book for your guests to spark up an interesting conversation!
September 10, 2020
Apparently being in the same collection as the Ancient Egypt book I review recently, this one focus on the Wonders of the Worlds like the title says, but my pros and cons are exactly the same. It has decent information, very short, but decent. Unfortunately the pictures are not good, not in the angle, or the picture in itself, but in the quality of it. Were they too compress to fit the book, was it only for the digital version and on it ends up okay? I don't know, but as a digital copy, which I was provided, the result isn't good at all and unacceptable for this kind of book, which focus, mainly, on the photography!
After publishing the review I was contacted by the publisher who say that the picture quality is due to a pdf size restriction on NG that didn't allow them to have the full resolution. Which is more than possible, so I give it an addition star. They also offer to send a print copy so I could see the actual print quality. Don't know if or when I will get it, but when I do I will edit this review again to share my opinion on the print quality.
Finally got a physical copy from the publisher so thanks to them and I have to admit, the digital/NG files didn't do justice to this book!!. Wow the pictures are beautiful. The quality of those photographies are as good as it gets and that is where digital marketing job can get risky because at first I gave that book two stars, and I will end up giving them five, so if the publisher haven't come forward to me than I would have had a bad opinion of their works, share that opinion and ... So again, in a real physical copy, the picture are great, clear and this book just become a perfect coffee table book. It's also way smaller than I expect in term of size/dimension, and it's cool, because often coffee table are big and sometimes they almost take to much place on the table but this one, small enough to fit anywhere, but at the same time the right size to allows you a nice look at the photography!
After publishing the review I was contacted by the publisher who say that the picture quality is due to a pdf size restriction on NG that didn't allow them to have the full resolution. Which is more than possible, so I give it an addition star. They also offer to send a print copy so I could see the actual print quality. Don't know if or when I will get it, but when I do I will edit this review again to share my opinion on the print quality.
Finally got a physical copy from the publisher so thanks to them and I have to admit, the digital/NG files didn't do justice to this book!!. Wow the pictures are beautiful. The quality of those photographies are as good as it gets and that is where digital marketing job can get risky because at first I gave that book two stars, and I will end up giving them five, so if the publisher haven't come forward to me than I would have had a bad opinion of their works, share that opinion and ... So again, in a real physical copy, the picture are great, clear and this book just become a perfect coffee table book. It's also way smaller than I expect in term of size/dimension, and it's cool, because often coffee table are big and sometimes they almost take to much place on the table but this one, small enough to fit anywhere, but at the same time the right size to allows you a nice look at the photography!
August 24, 2020
*** I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ***
This book is a lovely collection of photographs and information about amazing architecture, natural wonders, and even animals. I loved the beautiful photographs. The book is split into several sections including Pacific, Americas, Asia, etc. It is organized nicely and each section offers wonderful commentary including history and facts about wonders featured in the pictures. This book would be a great "coffee table book." I can imagine it sparking much conversation and curiosity by its readers. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys photography and/or learning about amazing world feats, both manmade and natural.
This book is a lovely collection of photographs and information about amazing architecture, natural wonders, and even animals. I loved the beautiful photographs. The book is split into several sections including Pacific, Americas, Asia, etc. It is organized nicely and each section offers wonderful commentary including history and facts about wonders featured in the pictures. This book would be a great "coffee table book." I can imagine it sparking much conversation and curiosity by its readers. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys photography and/or learning about amazing world feats, both manmade and natural.
August 31, 2020
From Tajmahal to Grand Cayon, Grand Barrier Reef to Niagra Feels, this travel book is full of real, aesthetic and incredible photographs. Photographs are a treat for travelling nomads, nature lovers and admirers of historic architecture.
Each Photograph has a brief description covering important details. This is exactly where this beautiful book lacks a bit. I would have loved to read more about the places than just a few lines.
Inspite of lacking good descriptions, this book draws readers, thanks to amazing photographs.
So, read this beautiful travel book, for experiencing wonders of world without travelling, in this caged world of corona.
Each Photograph has a brief description covering important details. This is exactly where this beautiful book lacks a bit. I would have loved to read more about the places than just a few lines.
Inspite of lacking good descriptions, this book draws readers, thanks to amazing photographs.
So, read this beautiful travel book, for experiencing wonders of world without travelling, in this caged world of corona.
September 1, 2020
This is an absolutely gorgeous book that was much more than I anticipated. I had thought it would be a dry read with the well known wonders of the world but it is much more than that.
The information provided with the photos are concise, informative and well written. I was surprised to see how much detail was provided. The photos accompanying the paragraphs are exquisite. I only read a Kindle version so the photos were small but they will be breath taking in a physical book.
The information provided with the photos are concise, informative and well written. I was surprised to see how much detail was provided. The photos accompanying the paragraphs are exquisite. I only read a Kindle version so the photos were small but they will be breath taking in a physical book.
August 18, 2020
Another gorgeous travel & photography book from Amber books.
I loved flipping through the pages and remembering some of my old trips and adding more places to my to see list.
I loved how the book combines the old and the new, as well as some places that you don’t necessarily see featured in these types of books - like Sudan or Bosnia
I loved flipping through the pages and remembering some of my old trips and adding more places to my to see list.
I loved how the book combines the old and the new, as well as some places that you don’t necessarily see featured in these types of books - like Sudan or Bosnia
September 24, 2020
A good coffee table travel photography book. Natural and manmade spot shown. Nice inspiration for wanting to travel to certain spots.
August 15, 2020
Wonders of the World by Claudia Martin is a wonderful trip through the many wonders of the world. Unlike lists or books that try to rank wonders, this work simply presents many places that generate the awe reaction we associate with a wonder.
Everyone will have their opinions about what is included and maybe even what isn't included, but these places are awe inspiring and deserve the recognition they receive here. Anyone who wants to display thee disingenuous faux intellect can do little childish riffs about dams or geysers, no one actually cares what such basement dwellers think anyway. Some of these places won't affect you the same way they affect someone else, that is neither a positive nor a negative, it is simply the difference between people. Live with it, or not, no one cares.
I was a little surprised that the pictures didn't seem to be as sharp as most of the books I have seen from this publisher, but it looked to me like it was a function of the digital format used rather than what will be in the final product, so I didn't judge harshly in that respect. Even with that slight flaw, the pictures are still impressive and will, no doubt, be spectacular when the final book is published. While this review copy was digital the physical books I have bought from this publisher has never let me down for quality, so I am confident recommending this book.
Like they do with many of their books, the text of the book is almost exclusively in the captions to the pictures. This is a format I like for books that are primarily about the images. It can be annoying reading text then flipping forward or back to look at the picture being discussed. Like this, the description and history is alongside the photograph.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
Everyone will have their opinions about what is included and maybe even what isn't included, but these places are awe inspiring and deserve the recognition they receive here. Anyone who wants to display thee disingenuous faux intellect can do little childish riffs about dams or geysers, no one actually cares what such basement dwellers think anyway. Some of these places won't affect you the same way they affect someone else, that is neither a positive nor a negative, it is simply the difference between people. Live with it, or not, no one cares.
I was a little surprised that the pictures didn't seem to be as sharp as most of the books I have seen from this publisher, but it looked to me like it was a function of the digital format used rather than what will be in the final product, so I didn't judge harshly in that respect. Even with that slight flaw, the pictures are still impressive and will, no doubt, be spectacular when the final book is published. While this review copy was digital the physical books I have bought from this publisher has never let me down for quality, so I am confident recommending this book.
Like they do with many of their books, the text of the book is almost exclusively in the captions to the pictures. This is a format I like for books that are primarily about the images. It can be annoying reading text then flipping forward or back to look at the picture being discussed. Like this, the description and history is alongside the photograph.
Reviewed from a copy made available by the publisher via NetGalley.
August 19, 2020
The following review is based on a complementary Advanced Reader's Copy pdf file provided by the publisher.
“Wonders of the World” by Claudia Martin provides a delightful view of many of the wonderful places on this planet that this reviewer would like to see. With over 200 pages and over 200 pictures from throughout the world, there are a wide variety of scenes to enjoy. Each picture is accompanied by a detailed description of why the location is unique, interesting, and important along with dates, names, and the occasional anecdote. Since I reviewed a pdf version, I am not certain about the actual physical size of the book. However, if it is large enough it could make a beautiful coffee table book which would easily launch many conversations, vacation planning sessions, and not a few discussions of past travels.
The introduction briefly and accurately acknowledges that throughout history there have been many lists of the “Wonders of the World” based on various themes. Although the prose is professional, it left me wondering exactly how the locations in this book were chosen. Understanding this criteria would have deepened the pleasure of perusing this material. Though, since “Wonders of the World” included many of my favorite locations and several of the top places on my “bucket list”, I have no complaints other than I would have appreciated a few more famous caves. In conclusion, this was fascinating sampler of the travel options on our planet.
“Wonders of the World” by Claudia Martin provides a delightful view of many of the wonderful places on this planet that this reviewer would like to see. With over 200 pages and over 200 pictures from throughout the world, there are a wide variety of scenes to enjoy. Each picture is accompanied by a detailed description of why the location is unique, interesting, and important along with dates, names, and the occasional anecdote. Since I reviewed a pdf version, I am not certain about the actual physical size of the book. However, if it is large enough it could make a beautiful coffee table book which would easily launch many conversations, vacation planning sessions, and not a few discussions of past travels.
The introduction briefly and accurately acknowledges that throughout history there have been many lists of the “Wonders of the World” based on various themes. Although the prose is professional, it left me wondering exactly how the locations in this book were chosen. Understanding this criteria would have deepened the pleasure of perusing this material. Though, since “Wonders of the World” included many of my favorite locations and several of the top places on my “bucket list”, I have no complaints other than I would have appreciated a few more famous caves. In conclusion, this was fascinating sampler of the travel options on our planet.
August 16, 2020
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I received a free copy of Wonder of the World from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.
Wonders of the World showcases some of Earths most stunning landscapes, stunning engineering feats and ancient civilisations ruins. You will want to take your time slowly flicking through the pages of this, as each photo is mesmerising.
Wonders of the World is split into 5 different chapters: Africa and the Middle East; Europe; The Americas; Asia; and The Pacific. Each chapter makes sure to showcase notable places and also some that you may not have heard of.
Will mainly a photography showcase, each photo does have a brief description of what the photo is, where it is located and a mini blurb about the photo. This is very useful to see how close some of these attractions are to each other, as well as how ancient some of Earths wonders are.
Honestly, Wonders of the World is a good travel inspiration book. If you are looking to travel and want to see how stunning Earth is, then if you randomly pick a page you instantly have a place that you would surely love to visit.
The prefect coffee table book that people will love to browse through.
I received a free copy of Wonder of the World from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion.
Wonders of the World showcases some of Earths most stunning landscapes, stunning engineering feats and ancient civilisations ruins. You will want to take your time slowly flicking through the pages of this, as each photo is mesmerising.
Wonders of the World is split into 5 different chapters: Africa and the Middle East; Europe; The Americas; Asia; and The Pacific. Each chapter makes sure to showcase notable places and also some that you may not have heard of.
Will mainly a photography showcase, each photo does have a brief description of what the photo is, where it is located and a mini blurb about the photo. This is very useful to see how close some of these attractions are to each other, as well as how ancient some of Earths wonders are.
Honestly, Wonders of the World is a good travel inspiration book. If you are looking to travel and want to see how stunning Earth is, then if you randomly pick a page you instantly have a place that you would surely love to visit.
The prefect coffee table book that people will love to browse through.
August 26, 2020
This wonderful picture book represents a breath-taking journey across each continent of the planet, celebrating man-made as well as natural sites of beauty. From the Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, passing Giant’s Causeway in Ireland, the Iguazu Falls in Brazil and Argentina, to the Terracotta Army in China and finishing with the Galapagos Island, this book represents a showcase of the many marvellous beauties that this planet has to offer us.
I have enjoyed the privilege of having visited many of these awe-inspiring places and it is not until I browsed this book for a second time that I realised what was unusual about all these pictures. They are almost utterly devoid of something that I as an amateur photographer have never been able to avoid capturing: fellow tourists. The world is a beautiful place and we are prepared to travel far and wide to experience the beauty of the likes of Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal, Venice and the Great Barrier Reef. This book both whets that appetite for future travel, whilst presenting it in the most beautiful light.
Thank you NetGalley and Amber Books Ltd. a copy of this book to review.
I have enjoyed the privilege of having visited many of these awe-inspiring places and it is not until I browsed this book for a second time that I realised what was unusual about all these pictures. They are almost utterly devoid of something that I as an amateur photographer have never been able to avoid capturing: fellow tourists. The world is a beautiful place and we are prepared to travel far and wide to experience the beauty of the likes of Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal, Venice and the Great Barrier Reef. This book both whets that appetite for future travel, whilst presenting it in the most beautiful light.
Thank you NetGalley and Amber Books Ltd. a copy of this book to review.
July 29, 2020
The latest in this series of chunky visual introductions to the world cannot be bothered to settle with just one place on our planet – no, this is the Globe's Greatest Hits. And it's up to you whether, say, Africa and Araby should be represented by the great migrations of the animals, or some silly fake islands, and whether the United States are best shown off by a damned large geyser or, er, a dam. Manmade, natural, and something in between all gets features here as we swoop at full throttle around all continents, never settling anywhere for long before zooming off to find another brilliantly photographed wonder. I'll reiterate, as usual with this series from this publisher, that it is a wee little thing – as thick as a housebrick yes, but only the same size as those photographs your parents had printed out at the chemists'. But for sheer coffee table gloating there was at least a much larger hardback version along before the paperback I (albeit digitally) perused and enjoyed. Either way this is very appealing – and often quite inspirational.
August 2, 2020
I'm always in search for a book which will be MY BIG BOOK OF TRAVEL. This means that I always wanted a book that I can use as a list of sights which I want to see. I think I found it with this book.
This book is about the natural and hand-made wonders of the world, so you can find a lot of interesting places. Most of the landmarks are famous, but I found some hidden gems :D For every landmark/wonder there is a small text. These texts gave some short information about the sight. Sometimes they were interesting, sometimes they were ok.
The pictures were nice, just I felt a little bit dated. These pictures are the standard photo album-type images, but I grew up on Instagram and travel blogs, so I love different perspective and filters. It's a subjective opinion, I just love that type of photos better, but I know that this is a normal and every travel book has these type of images.
Overall, I really like it. I differently want to buy it, and use it as a bucket list, and visit every sight which showed up in this book.
This book is about the natural and hand-made wonders of the world, so you can find a lot of interesting places. Most of the landmarks are famous, but I found some hidden gems :D For every landmark/wonder there is a small text. These texts gave some short information about the sight. Sometimes they were interesting, sometimes they were ok.
The pictures were nice, just I felt a little bit dated. These pictures are the standard photo album-type images, but I grew up on Instagram and travel blogs, so I love different perspective and filters. It's a subjective opinion, I just love that type of photos better, but I know that this is a normal and every travel book has these type of images.
Overall, I really like it. I differently want to buy it, and use it as a bucket list, and visit every sight which showed up in this book.
July 30, 2020
What,a wonderful book! Chock full of treasures, Wonders of the World brings to life ancient, modern, man-made and natural marvels, with magnificent scenery and informative info accompanying each image.
The tallest building in the world gave me butterflies, the pyramids made my feet itch, along with the fjords and Irish coastline, with its tale of giants batling for supremacy, and the Duomo took my breath away... after I'd sighed over the magnificence of the Northern Lights.
Well worth reading, and having, on your coffee table, for when visitors pop in, but mostly for those days when you want to escape into the world of dreams and whhat ifs.
Many thanks to Net Galley, Amber Books and Claudia Martin for my ARC.
The tallest building in the world gave me butterflies, the pyramids made my feet itch, along with the fjords and Irish coastline, with its tale of giants batling for supremacy, and the Duomo took my breath away... after I'd sighed over the magnificence of the Northern Lights.
Well worth reading, and having, on your coffee table, for when visitors pop in, but mostly for those days when you want to escape into the world of dreams and whhat ifs.
Many thanks to Net Galley, Amber Books and Claudia Martin for my ARC.
September 24, 2020
Expect to see big, beautiful photographs of remarkable landmarks around the world, sometimes the ancient almost side-by-side with the modern on a single page. Some crafted by the hands of nature and some by the hands of man.
This would make a great book to have easily accessible in the home where family or close friends can gather together and discuss and ooh and aah over every image. It could also form a bucket list for the incurable traveler when globetrotting is safe again.
I like that the text is minimum so that you can go and hunt for more information should you desire to do so. Front and centre are the photographs by a long list of obviously talented photographers.
Thank you Netgalley and Amber Books for the ARC. This is my honest opinion.
This would make a great book to have easily accessible in the home where family or close friends can gather together and discuss and ooh and aah over every image. It could also form a bucket list for the incurable traveler when globetrotting is safe again.
I like that the text is minimum so that you can go and hunt for more information should you desire to do so. Front and centre are the photographs by a long list of obviously talented photographers.
Thank you Netgalley and Amber Books for the ARC. This is my honest opinion.
August 6, 2020
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book has pictures of the Wonders of the World organized by continent.
There's a little bit of information on each location, but not a whole lot. I'ts also not super clear on what is considered a wonder and what isn't given there's a mix of human-made and naturally occurring features shown in this book.
This book definitely works better as a physical copy than an ebook so you can look at each picture. I learned about some new places and thought there were some nice pictures.
This book has pictures of the Wonders of the World organized by continent.
There's a little bit of information on each location, but not a whole lot. I'ts also not super clear on what is considered a wonder and what isn't given there's a mix of human-made and naturally occurring features shown in this book.
This book definitely works better as a physical copy than an ebook so you can look at each picture. I learned about some new places and thought there were some nice pictures.
October 16, 2020
I absolutely loved this book because it reminded me how lucky I've been to see more than half of the wonderful sights in this book. It include man made and natural wonders including even some animal wonders. I really enjoyed the photos and for the most part it was a good choice of photo for each place. My only issue is that a couple of places were missing a country in the description so I had no idea where it was taken.
Thanks to Netgalley.com and Amber Books Ltd for my complimentary eARC copy.
Thanks to Netgalley.com and Amber Books Ltd for my complimentary eARC copy.
August 4, 2020
"Wonders of the World" is chock-full of photos of some of the most amazing places on Earth (I'm sure everyone who reads this book would like to add a few of their own!). The snippets of information that go with each photo are enough to whet your appetite to find out more about the places that catch your eye (or your imagination). Beautiful book.
My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.
My thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an advance copy to review. This review is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.
August 11, 2020
I am a big fan of this publisher. The photography is wonderful giving the reader a sense of the wonder of each location. Each continent is given a chapter. Images range from many thousands of years old sculptures to very new engineered buildings. The images are nice and large while still having space to give detailed descriptions. This is a perfect purchases for travelers who are dreaming of places to go or those reminiscing of their journeys.
August 23, 2020
This is a really pretty coffee table book. A lot of the places in here I had already heard of, but a lot of them I hadn't. I liked that it was split into different geographic regions of the world, and that each geographic region was given an equal number of features and space within the book (it wasn't 90% Europe or America, for example). In the review copy I had, the photos were quite over saturated and blurry, but I'm sure that won't be the case in the print copy. The majority of the places in here were natural instead of man-made, which was nice, although there still is a balance between the two. The only complaint I have is the wording in the entry about the Empire State Building, which mentions 9/11 but isn't explicit about it. Instead of saying that the Empire State Building again became the tallest building in New York after 11 September 2001, I think they should have explicitly stated why (i.e. after the World Trade Center fell). I realise they were probably just trying to not draw attention to it, but they did so by sidestepping it completely and I just don't think we should be ignoring it. However the rest of the book was very enjoyable.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 30, 2020
Having looked at this book it makes me realise how lucky I am to have even been able to visit just a few of these stunning places. I liked that the book had a mixture of natural and manmade buildings too.
The images in the book are wonderful, they are bright and clear and really show off the beauty of these places. It is 5 stars from me for this one – I have added quite a lot more on my “places I want to visit” list!
The images in the book are wonderful, they are bright and clear and really show off the beauty of these places. It is 5 stars from me for this one – I have added quite a lot more on my “places I want to visit” list!
November 25, 2020
Lovely coffee table book featuring lots of gorgeous photography of wonders from around the world, both natural and man-made. Perfect for cozying up on the couch with on a lazy afternoon!
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February 12, 2024
Loved all the descriptions! I learned a lot. Since we love to travel, I took colored sticky notes and made a system to mark places we had been, places we wanted to go if possible, and places we absolutely HAD to go. I’m so glad I got this!
August 24, 2020
This book features both natural and man made "wonders of the world." It is split into five different parts of the world and I loved getting a little history lesson along with the beautiful pictures.
Thank to NetGalley and Amber Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank to NetGalley and Amber Books for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2020
Breathtaking pictures to transport you to so many wonderful locations all around the world! The Wonders are both natural and man-made and each one shown has a snippet of information provided as well. The chapters are divided by regions, making it easier to locate specific areas. Having been to many of these locations, I feel the essence has been well captured and shared with the reader. This will make a great table book and will provide intro into conversations for daydreamers and travelers alike. I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own and freely given.
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