NYT Explorer book. Mountains, deserts and plains - Taschen

From the full bloom of the Dolomite meadows to a starry blanket over the Chilean Elqui Valley: embark on a journey and share discoveries of The Mountains, Deserts & Plains in The New York Times Explorer. The Times writers offer support — from personal to practical — in 25 dream destinations, along with a wealth of colorful photography capturing the attractions of each location.

TAUCHEN is a leading and most recognizable publisher of books on fine art, architecture, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style, and travel. Working closely with renowned creative partners, the company has published thousands of titles in dozens of languages. From the incredible essence of the Basic Art series to collectible SUMO editions. TASCHEN’s mission remains a continuous commitment to diversity and innovation. Regardless of the subject and price — from $10 to $10,000 — the brand strives to treat each topic with equal respect, and to produce, design, and package each of its books in a luxurious and uniquely distinctive manner.

Founded by Benedikt Taschen in 1980 as a small comic book store in Cologne, it now sells its books worldwide. In addition to an international distribution network, the private publisher operates an e-commerce website and 14 branded stores around the globe, from Beverly Hills, New York, and Miami to London, Brussels, Paris, and Milan. While the TASCHEN Gallery in Los Angeles hosts rotating exhibitions coordinated with the publishing program. The company is headquartered in Cologne and Los Angeles, with regional offices in Berlin, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, New York, and Paris.

TASCHEN is jointly managed by Benedikt Taschen and his eldest daughter Marlene Taschen. The publisher employs a team of over two hundred people and a network of independent collaborators working in editorial, finance and administration, PR, production, retail, and sales and marketing worldwide.

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