OVERVIEW

By Benjamin Grant, Potter, R580

Benjamin Grant began his Daily Overview project in December 2013 when he started posting striking images he found while scouring Google Earth. He wanted to give his Instagram followers an insight into the “Overview Effect” experienced by astronauts orbiting the Earth. In this book, Grant has created more than 200 original images by stitching together many highresolution satellite photographs. With each image he aims to inspire a fresh perspective of our planet as well as encourage a new understanding of what human impact looks like. Think the California drought, the Zaatari refugee camp in Jordan, or positive images such as massive wind and solar farms or an Argentine forest in the shape of a guitar. Beautifully presented, with aweinspiring imagery, this is an ideal gift.