Around the World in 125 Years: Celebrating National Geographic

As the New Year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate one of our favorite magazines: National Geographic. Since 1888, National Geographic has shown us the world through the eyes of their most talented lensmen. Recently, the most gripping work from the past 125 years has been assembled into a monumental art book published by Taschen. Now every arm chair traveler can share the trip of lifetime.

As the New Year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to celebrate one of our favorite magazines: National Geographic. Since 1888, National Geographic has shown us the world through the eyes of their most talented lensmen. Recently, the most gripping work from the past 125 years has been assembled into a monumental art book published by Taschen. Now every arm chair traveler can share the trip of lifetime. 

 

Main image: John Burcham, Arizona, 2005. Setting his tripod upon a ledge at Toroweap Overlook, photographer Michael Nichols prepares to photograph the Grand Canyon.

 

All photos courtesy of National Geographic

 

 

 

America

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Africa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asia

 

 

 

To explore around the world in 125 years, head to Taschen's website to order the book! Click here.