National Geographic Moments: Hats"A photographic look at the evolution of headgear from purely functional garments of protection to highly individualized statements, and a tribute to the wonder of human expression. One look at the hats on Michigan Avenue is testament to that."—
Chicago TribuneModest baseball caps, richly bejeweled crowns, Stetsons, fedoras, berets—every hat divulges a wealth of information about the wearer's status, style, culture, and personality. Delightfully engaging images by gifted National Geographic photographers, accompanied by insightful text, trace the global history of hats from the invention of photography to the present day—reflecting not just the passing trends of fashion but the evolution of civilization itself. A whimsical photographic celebration of a significant, time-honored accessory, Hats is a unique, gift-size volume that will brighten any viewer's day.
National Geographic Moments: Home
"An irresistible journey into dwellings around the world, the book provides an intimate glimpse of life in houses as diverse as a New Guinea grass hut on stilts, a colorfully painted mud home in South Africa and stately mansions in old Europe. This beautiful volume captures the essence that makes a house a home-whether its walls are stone, wood, brick, or ice."—Photo Life
An up-close portrait of world culture, this engaging volume welcomes readers to step inside and admire the richly diverse and highly distinctive places that various people around the world call home. Here are houses of American suburbia; exotic palaces of Indian royalty; rustic yurts of the Far East. Exquisite National Geographic photographs go behind the scenes of traditional and not-so-traditional houses, displaying the unique character and shared secrets of each—from living rooms to kitchens to bedrooms; from family gatherings to solitary moments.
National Geographic Moments: Weddings
Beautiful, vivid photographs portray the diverse ways various cultures celebrate the tradition of matrimony around the globe. The preparations, the ceremonies, the joining together of a couple, the giving away of a child, and much more, are captured in spellbinding photographs culled from National Geographics extensive archives. An extraordinary collection of touching moments, Weddings joyfully displays the art and spirit of matrimony. Here is a collectible volume that will appeal to all—and a gift that is sure to be cherished.
