The Sky: Cube Books

by Luca Mercalli

The sky is a never-ending source of inspiration for artists, poets, and anyone who has found peace in contemplating clouds or a colorful sunset. Whether viewed from below or from above—with the help of satellite images—the pictures in this new addition to White Star's popular CubeBooks series convey the many faces of the sky. Colorful images capture the violent force of tempestuous storms as well as the glorious sunrises, sunsets, and northern lights that are reflections of nature's gentler side. Readers view the sky in horizons that frame both the most beautiful natural parks and landscapes in the world and the skylines of the world's most sophisticated cities. Spectacular views of flocks of migratory birds pose a fascinating contrast to images of people "flying" in extreme sports such as paragliding, sky-diving or through the impressive maneuvers of acrobatic air squads. Throughout the book, insightful captions provide fascinating facts about meteorological phenomena and other heavenly tidbits. With its stunning full-page spreads, the Cubebook format is ideal for showcasing sweeping cloud formations, dramatic weather patterns, and vast expanses of deep, pure blue sky. Accessible and delightfully tactile, The Sky Cubebook will appeal to readers of all ages.

735 pages, Hardcover

First published June 6, 2006

About the author

Presiede la Società Meteorologica Italiana, associazione fondata nel 1865, dirige la rivista Nimbus e si occupa di ricerca sulla storia del clima e dei ghiacciai delle Alpi. Ha studiato scienze agrarie all'Università di Torino, con indirizzo Uso e difesa dei suoli e agrometeorologia, e ha approfondito la preparazione in climatologia e glaciologia in Francia, tra Grenoble e Chambéry, dove si è laureato in geografia e scienze della montagna. Svolge intensa attività didattica per scuole e università e di informazione come editorialista per La Stampa, dopo vent’anni a La Repubblica; scrive anche su Donna Moderna e Gardenia, per un totale di oltre 1300 articoli. Ha condotto più di un migliaio di conferenze e in televisione fa parte dello staff di RAI3 Che tempo che fa e RAI2 TGR Montagne, oltre a collaborare con la Radio Televisione Svizzera Italiana e il Climate Broadcast Network dell’Unione Europea, gruppo di presentatori meteo esperti in comunicazione del rischio climatico e ambientale. E’ componente del comitato scientifico di ASPO Italia, associazione per lo studio del picco del petrolio, e infatti vive in una casa alimentata da energia solare. Tra i suoi libri: Filosofia delle nuvole e Che tempo che farà per Rizzoli, Viaggi nel tempo che fa per Einaudi e Prepariamoci per Chiarelettere (Premio Selezione Bancarella 2012).

Reviews

[Sunni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful book. My mother and father-in-law gave this to me for my birthday and I have really been enjoying the gorgeous pictures. It is a great way to relax and a wonderful way to put life's trials into perspective.

[Jim πgr · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Ουρανός” ένα βιβλίο με 727 εικόνες, σχόλια αλλά και ωραίες πληροφορίες. Πληροφορίες όπως ποιο σύννεφο θα φέρει βροχή και πως λέγεται..... και τώρα θυμήθηκα ένα λαϊκό άσμα “το σύννεφο έφερε βροχή και έχουμε μείνει μοναχοί”.
Θα το χώριζα σε 3 ενότητες το βιβλίο. α. Ουρανός, β. Φυσικοί επισκέπτες (καταιγίδες, τυφώνες, πουλιά) και γ. στους μη φυσικούς επισκέπτες (σπορ στον αέρα, αεροπλάνα, και γενικά ο άνθρωπος σαν υλική υπόσταση διότι σαν πνεύμα θα μπορούσε να μπει στους φυσικούς επισκέπτες).
Ωραίο βιβλίο αλλά περίμενα περισσότερο καθαρό ουρανό, από τα διάφορα στρώματα που περιβάλλουν την γη, παρά φωτογραφίες με τους απρόσκλητους μη φυσικούς επισκέπτες.
Καλή επομένως προσπάθεια αλλά λίγο περισσότερη φαντασία θα ήθελα.