“Overview: A New Perspective of Earth” is a mesmerizing coffee table book that promises to revolutionize your perception of our world. This collection, curated by Benjamin Grant, showcases an array of satellite imagery sourced from Google Earth, revealing the Earth’s surface in extraordinary detail.
At first glance, these images may appear straightforward, but upon closer inspection, they unveil intricate geometric patterns woven into the fabric of our planet’s landscapes. Through Grant’s visionary lens, Overview show the beauty of geometry and illustrates with undeniable clarity that Earth itself is an exquisite masterpiece of geometric design. For me, Overview is one of the most beautiful geometry books that every single geometry people should have in their math library.
These captivating images stand as a testament to the fact that amidst what may appear as chaos lies an astonishingly precise order. The urban jungles we inhabit, the tangled networks of roads we traverse, the vast expanses of fields nurturing our crops, and the bustling customs checkpoints—all seemingly disordered at ground level—unfold into meticulously crafted geometric marvels when observed from above. Through this elevated perspective, Overview elegantly reveals the hidden symmetry and deliberate design orchestrating our world, challenging the perception of randomness and highlighting the planet’s inherent beauty.
I’ve curated a stunning collection of 100 Google Earth images from the illustrious book Overview for your viewing pleasure! How marvelous it would have been if Benjamin Grant had orchestrated an exhibition showcasing these vibrant images in all their glory. Imagine us wandering amidst an immersive gallery, where each turn and corner unravels another fragment of Earth’s splendor, captured from the heavens above. Envision us being enveloped in a world where every colorful detail of our planet is magnified, transforming our understanding and appreciation of the world as we know it.
For further reading:
• Toposcape
• Hannsjörg Voth’s Golden Spiral
• Wonders of Street View
