"The perspective is one of awe, discovery, and sometimes disbelief, as if the camera is recording what its common sense must deny."--from the Introduction by Los Angeles Times columnist Jack Smith

Here is Tinseltown and Beverly Hills in glowing Technicolor, wrapped over sepia tones of the early days of the City of Angels. On a clear day one can see forever--at least to the snow caps of the San Gabriels. Surf's up, but Cameron's above it all!

The man-made canyons of Manhattan are explored building by building, with New York Times architectural critic Paul Goldberger as a guide. The high drama of the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, and the World Trade Center, plus the parades, the parks, and the playing fields is matched with rare aerial shots from the past.

This unique record of our national treasures is fittingly among the most popular of the Above volumes. The nation's capital is celebrated with the eye of history. Never before have America's monuments been so dramatically and lovingly displayed, including a photo-essay on the Vietnam Memorial Wall. Alistair Cooke introduces the text with a sweeping historical review of Washington's rise to greatness.

"Paris, in its entirety, has never been portrayed like this. The view of the Ile de la Cite, with the imposing Notre Dame; the Eiffel Tower, seen from above; the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Elysees all give an entirely new dimension to France's capital."--Pierre Salinger

Salinger's word-picture of the world's romantic center matches the stunning photography. This new edition captures the city's architectural triumphs.

Visitors to England who marvel at this lush land on their first incoming flight now have a volume to treasure for a lifetime. Here are the famed gardens, the majestic estates, and the grandeur of centuries of architecture. Alistair Cooke's text is a book in itself, brimming with the raconteur's characteristic wit and insight. The pictorial essay begins at the Thames and follows the history of the beloved city well into the countryside.