Beautiful Islands
by Nicola Balossi Restelli

Nature holds both beauty and mystery in equal measure, and nowhere is that more true than on an island. At once symbols of luxury escape and of isolation, solitude, and abandonment, islands hold an outsized place in our imagination, and Beautiful Islands sets out to capture that duality across 224 pages.

This lavishly photographed coffee table book travels from tropical paradises to remote outposts in cold northern seas, profiling destinations that include Hawaii's Kaua'i, French Polynesia's Bora Bora, Chile's Easter Island, Ecuador's Galápagos, Brazil's Fernando de Noronha, the Azores' Corvo Island, France's Mont Saint-Michel, and Norway's Lofoten archipelago, among many others.

Each island is given its own chapter, pairing cinematic photography with stories of history, folklore, and the natural wonders that make it unique. Author Nicola Balossi Restelli, known for his writing on mountains, folklore, and the outdoors, brings a storyteller's eye to landscapes as varied as volcanic peaks, coral atolls, and windswept cliffs.

Finished with debossing, UV printing, and imitation leather detailing, this hardcover edition is designed as much for display as for reading, making it a striking addition to any coffee table or a memorable gift for the travel lover in your life. It's part of the Beautiful World series, a collection dedicated to celebrating the most beautiful places on Earth.

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