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View From Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World Hardcover – October 3, 2017

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A NASA astronaut and distinguished space photographer who spent more than seven months off the planet presents the infinite wonder of his astonishing aerial images of Earth, along with captivating tales of life at the edge of the atmosphere.
 
Astounding photographs of our world from outer space and edge-of-your-seat stories of survival in orbit--including close collegiality with Russian cosmonauts--make this a dazzling, personal account of living on the space shuttle. Few people get the experience of seeing the world from outer space--and no one has taken as many pictures of Earth from above as Terry Virts. Celebrated NASA astronaut, pilot of the space shuttle, crew member on Soyuz, and commander of the International Space Station, Virts has spent more than 200 days in space--and very few of those days went by without his reaching for his camera. 

Now as never before, Virts shares the astronaut's view of the world, offering stunning aerial views of our planet and the vastness that surrounds it. The colors, shapes, details--and the stories they tell--are endlessly fascinating. Virts's book marries his exquisite photographs with glimpses of everyday life in orbit, including candid shots of fellow astronauts Scott Kelly and Samantha Cristoforetti. Amid this amazing show of Earth spectacles, he reflects on how the astronaut's point of view has shaped his life and spirit. Filled with magnificent photographs that will astonish and inspire, this book--and its intrepid author--becomes our guide to a new way of looking at the world.
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“Very few people get to experience seeing the world from outer space and no one has taken as many pictures of Earth from above as Astronaut Terry Virts. With thousands of mesmerizing images, View From Above provides a much-needed window on our home planet. It is a great piece to spark conversation and inspiration. Terry’s first-hand account of his journeys beyond our atmosphere is witty, heartwarming and profound. An absolute must-have for anyone with a love of space, photography and science.” –Fupping.com
 
“It’s Virts’s photos that form the heart of the astonishingly beautiful View From Above. The book is not only a fascinating look at our planet from a perspective most of us will never experience but also a peek at daily life aboard the ISS and everything that entails.” –GeekDad  

“Virts’ account sparkles with life, even when the station itself often seems sterile and mechanical…Moments like these separate View From Above from other coffee table space books that serve up lots of pretty Earth views, but leave out the humanity.” –Air & Space

"Ex-astronaut offers bold three-step plan to put humans on Mars...Terry Virts says we must look to NASA's past before we move forward with a program to go to the red planet." --nbcnews.com

“That moment of cosmic collegiality is just one of the stories recounted in Virts' dazzling new book…while things may be tense between Washington and the Kremlin, all such differences stop at the atmosphere's edge.” –Time.com

“In a new photography book, former astronaut Terry Virts shares images and stories from his experience working on the International Space Station." –Timeedge.com

“Virts's new book of showcases images and stories from his NASA career and Columbia childhood.”
–Baltimore Magazine  

“Along with the incredible shots of the Earth and space, he also wrote about life aboard the space shuttle.” –Newsday
 
“How to take photographs from orbit, according to an actual astronaut.” –Techradar.com

About the Author

Astronaut TERRY VIRTS grew up in Columbia, Maryland, outside of Baltimore. He wanted to be an astronaut ever since he read his first book about the Apollo missions when he was in kindergarten. He earned a bachelor of science degree in mathematics from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989, and a master of aeronautical science degree in aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Selected by NASA in 2000, he was the pilot of STS-130 mission aboard Space Shuttle Endeavour. In March 2015, Virts assumed command of the International Space Station, and spent over 200 days on it. Virts is one of the stars of the new IMAX film, A Beautiful Planet, released in April 2016.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic; First Edition/First Printing (October 3, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426218648
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426218644
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.4 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.56 x 1.04 x 11.17 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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The first book I read as a kindergartener was about the Apollo Moon missions, and I was hooked. Growing up with space and airplane pictures on my walls, I went on to major in applied mathematics at the US Air Force Academy, fly F-16s, become a test pilot and eventually NASA astronaut.

Along the way I lived in Finland (Imatra) and France (ecole de l'air, Salon de Provence), Korea, Germany, Turkey and Russian, and learned to speak French and Russian well enough to be dangerous.

My two spaceflights totaled over 7 months in space- first as pilot of the Space Shuttle Endeavour, on mission STS-130, where we delivered the Node-3 living module and Cupola observation module on what was the final assembly flight of the International Space Station. On my second flight I launched from the same launchpad as Yuri Gagarin, in Baikonur, Kazakhstan, on Expedition 42 & 43 to the ISS, where I also performed three spacewalks, served as commander of E43, took the most ever photos from space (over 300k), and helped make the IMAX film "A Beautiful Planet."

After 16 years at NASA it was time to move on to my next adventures, so I decided to write a book. "View From Above" is my first, and I am very proud to say that it is a National Geographic book featuring some of my best photographs from space, as well as many stories of "what it was like to be there," during launch, landing, spacewalks, observing the earth, and even one of the most rare and potentially dangerous emergencies we could have on the space station.

I've been a photographer since childhood, and I never would have imagined that I would publish a National Geographic photography book- but even more surprising and amazing is the fact that I was the author of a book- no "ghost author" or "Terry Virts with..." I wrote this book solo (of course with help from my wonderful editors Susan Hitchcock and Michelle Cassidy), and I'm sure my poor high school English teachers Ms Mitchell and Ms Herman would agree- being an author was not something that I had set out from a young age to do, but it is one of my proudest accomplishments. I hope you'll agree, "View From Above" is a wonderful combination of beautiful photographs and compelling stories about what it is like to leave Earth and spend more than half a year in space.

Now I spend my days on a book tour for "View From Above," promoting a bold vision for future human space exploration, working on ideas for my next books as well as TV projects, speaking at "NatGeo Live" as well as other events, and doing technical consulting.

See upcoming speaking or book signing events on my website, at www.terryvirts.com

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an android dreaming
5.0 out of 5 stars A 'Book Above' - Amazing & Beautiful!
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2018
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If you are among those that recall their childhood dreams of space, like many that grew up when Apollo 11 landed, and Neil and Buzz took those first steps upon another world.... then this is a book that you would likely enjoy very, very much...
The ISS is an amazing piece of modern engineering and a symbol of cooperation between the USA, Russia, Japan, and Europe - and a needed window on our home planet... If only we all could see what author and photographer-astronaut Terry Virts has seen, with his own eyes and 'vision', we might appreciate our life-giving and precious planet much more. We all need to get more proactive, like many astronauts that return from space with a new mission: to help preserve and protect our tiny 'pale blue dot' - as Carl Sagan once called Earth. If you or anyone you care about loves space, science, adventure, and our Mother Earth - then grab a copy of this wonderfully illustrated and hopeful book soon!
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J.W.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Photographs in this Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2021
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I ordered a Used Book Good quality and was very pleased, it looked like new. I got a great book "View From Above: An Astronaut Photographs the World" for an amazing price and had my package arrive on time. Very happy with my purchase! There are amazing photographs in this book and interesting commentary, really recommend!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book
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I purchased this book used but it arrived in near-perfect condition, only one corner of the cover slightly wrinkled. The insides, however, are perfect, and Terry Virt's pictures are simply breathtaking. Even after seeing thousands of photos from space, these are some of the most beautiful I've seen. Highly recommend!
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Auntie J
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book!
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2020
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I got this to give as a gift, so have not read it all; just skimmed it. But it is packed with pics. Many of the pics are of the ISS and crew; lots are awesome ones of the earth from afar. The writing is interesting and easy to read. This is a unique book that is more than worth the price.
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J. I. M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book, story and photos!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2020
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Capt Terry Virts writes beautifully about his 200 days on the ISS and in his time there he took 300,000 photos so the photos are amazing. I also listen to his two sleep stories on Calm where he reads selections from the book which is what prompted me to buy it. Anyone who is fascinated by space, the world, and our place in it will enjoy the book which is beautifully done. Thank you Terry for sharing your enthusiasm and experience. The book is a true gift to all of us!
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alan dickey
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those intereste$ in space.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2022
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Great book with lots of pictures, and descriptions.
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B. Mckay
4.0 out of 5 stars Virts Got it right!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2017
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Cmdr. Virts did a great job telling his story with great photos and an easy to read writing style. His choices for photos was good. It would have been nice to have it on higher quality paper but the price would be higher but you still get the sense you were there. It must have been hard to choose from all those pictures. Well worth the money!
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A Space Enthusiast
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have book View From Above Astronaut Terry Virts
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2017
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I purchased this book and absolutely love it. I'd recommend it to everyone! It's a well written book for the entire family. The photos are magnificent and enjoyed seeing photos of all aspects of Commander Virts' life in space from liftoff to landing. Thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful photos of the Space Station. I hope he does another book and would love to see Astronaut Terry Virts write a children's book also. I purchased more books for gifts.
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Astroman
5.0 out of 5 stars Foto molto belle dallo spazio
Reviewed in Italy on August 16, 2022
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Libro decisamente consigliato per chi ami le foto scattate dallo spazio.
È bello anche solo sedersi rilassati e sfogliarlo, apprezzando le foto ivi pubblicate. È anche possibile usufruire del testo a corredo, ma lo consiglierei anche solo per le belle foto pubblicate.
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Stu
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2020
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The photos and information in this book are absolutely stunning.
It is well worth the money for an "outside" view of our world.
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Jose Manuel
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente
Reviewed in Mexico on May 27, 2019
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Increibles fotos
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SJ PATTEMORE
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Photos from ISS
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2020
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A very interesting book from an astronaut who spent time on the ISS and took more photos than any other astronaut. A really good perspective from space. And a really good perspective of what life on the International Space Station is really like. A good read, recommended.
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Rita Sawhney
5.0 out of 5 stars Out of this world
Reviewed in India on March 10, 2019
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Amazing experience and awesome images
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