Beaches: Photographs by Gray Malin

Beaches: Photographs by Gray Malin is an illustrated photography book featuring aerial beach images from more than twenty cities across six continents. Its large listed dimensions and 144-page length suit display and browsing, while its focus is visual rather than a practical beach travel guide.

At a glance

Aerial beach photography by Gray Malin, described in the listing as shot from doorless helicopters.
The collection spans more than twenty cities across six continents, including Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town and Dubai.
Listed as an illustrated English-language edition with 144 pages.
Its 34 x 26 cm format is suited to browsing or coffee-table display, though it takes more shelf and table space than a compact book.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$57.00~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

Wide geographic range offers beach scenes from six continents in one volume.
Customer feedback describes the photography as striking and the book as colourful and entertaining.
The large listed format and visual subject make it a plausible display or gift book.

Cons

At 34 x 26 cm and 1.05 kg, it is comparatively bulky to carry or store alongside smaller books.
The emphasis is on photographs, so readers seeking detailed destination-planning advice may prefer a travel guide.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Abrams Books
Publication date	May 10 2016
Edition	Illustrated
Language	English
Print length	144 pages
ISBN-10	1419720899
ISBN-13	978-1419720895

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.05 kg
Dimensions	34 x 26 x 2.5 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers interested in aerial beach photography and coastal destinations.
People seeking a large-format visual book for coffee-table browsing or gifting.
Fans of Gray Malin's photography and travel-inspired imagery.

Less suited to

Travellers who need practical itineraries, maps or destination advice.
Buyers who want a compact, lightweight book for travel.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

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Customer feedback is largely favourable about the photography, colourful presentation and engaging, entertaining feel, with some readers describing it as a good gift or coffee-table addition. Those impressions fit the listing's large illustrated format and destination-spanning beach imagery. Value opinions are mixed, so whether it feels worthwhile may depend on how much you want a display-oriented photo collection rather than a practical guide.

Positive themes

Readers praise the photography and colourful presentation.
Feedback describes the book as engaging and entertaining, and some consider it a suitable gift or coffee-table addition.

Mixed feedback

Opinions on value for money differ, with some readers pleased and others feeling the price is not justified.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of book is Beaches: Photographs?

It is an illustrated collection of Gray Malin's aerial beach photographs, rather than a practical travel guide.

How many pages does the listing specify?

The listed print length is 144 pages.

Which places are represented?

The listing says the photographs cover more than twenty cities across six continents, naming locations including Sydney, Santa Monica, Rio de Janeiro, Capri, Cape Town and Dubai.

Is it small enough to carry easily?

The listed dimensions are 34 x 26 x 2.5 cm and the listed weight is 1.05 kg, so it is better suited to display and home browsing than light travel packing.