Blue Planet II: A New World of Hidden Depths

A perfect accompaniment to the recent BBC TV documentary. This was a gift for our 11 year old son who enjoyed every minute of the TV series, marvelling at the amazing footage (truly gorgeous in Ultra HD) and everyday battles of the creatures in our oceans. The book adds even more information and detail, with over 300 pages packed with text and more than 200 photographs and stills from the BBC series. There are seven chapters in total, each one linked to an episode in the TV series, although you don't need to have watched it before reading the book. There's also additional snippets of info from behind-the-scenes, revealing how some of that jaw-dropping footage is captured, and some insightful comments from the film crew. As with the TV series, there's a feeling of wonder and awe as you discover the creatures and landscapes, tinged with sadness and dread as you start to discover how human activity is slowly but irrevocably damaging these environments. It makes for difficult reading but perhaps if we take the lessons from this book we can do our bit to try and protect what's left.

This coffee book hardback is the perfect companion to the Blue Planet II documentary series and contains some of the most beautiful, alluring and utterly awe-inspiring underwater photography that I have ever seen. I bought it as a gift to give at christmas time, however, I actually decided to keep it for myself after thumbing through the first couple of chapters. Once you hold the book in your hands, its quality is instantly recognised through it's fantastically detailed images and its well made solidified feel. I would happily spend £15-20 on this book because its of high quality, so at £7.99 this should not be missed!

This is a beautiful book with stunning photographs. Excellent for a present or a great coffee table book

Beautiful documentary. Stunning visuals and informative narration.

nice book - much as expected

This book is beautiful, the pictures are so stunning. It is educational and I will encourage children in the family to read this and look at the pictures. Having been to the Barrier Reef, some of these pictures are a reminder. But the scary thing is the pollution and plastics that are destroying such amazing things. I recommend this book to anyone of any age.

Beautiful pictures, excellent write ups this book you will not want to put down. I have a kindle for most of my books but this amazing book just has to be read on the real thing nothing could beat the mesmerizing photos printed onto the pages of this hard back. Absolutely recommend.

The TV series is stunning and this complements the series. The images are stunning and speak for themselves, however the writing is careful, considered and really interesting. It makes it somehow more 'real'.

gradevole volume divulgativo nello stile inconfondibile di Sir David Attenbourgh, utile per i giovani che vogliono avvicinarsi alle scienze marine.

Incredible quality of print, with crystal clear images. Filled with insightful behind the scenes info not just about the alien creatures that dwell in the depths of our planets ocean, but also how the highly talents camera and production teams of the BBC arranged and set up the shoots. I often find myself reaching for this book even having read it cover to cover whilst sitting on the settee, just to revisit these incredible images. Do yourself a favor and get it, and the Planet Earth II book.

Ich liebe deise Doku. Die Aufnahmen sind wirklich unfassbar gut und der Umfang - die Laufzeit - ist wirklich lang. Man bekommt sehr viel für den Preis!! Top!

One of the best book in my collection just go for it Photography at its peak , A remarkbale publishing by BBC Books Highly recommended

We really enjoy reading and looking at the colorful picture