Prolific author Michael Clinton takes on closeup subjects from his travels around the world. In Michael Clinton's earlier books - all travel photography - he has shown us the world in context, in long shots that describe people, places and things/architecture and design objects. In Closer he looks at the world through a telescopic lens, honing in on specifics to people, their cultures and their environments. An impulse item for the photographic and travel aficionado, this book is just a fun read. AUTHOR: Michael Clinton is President, Marketing and Publishing Director for Hearst Magazines. His responsibilities include oversight of 20 publications, including Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, O, The Oprah Magazine, Seventeen and Esquire. Clinton also serves on the Board of the Hearst Corporation and is the Chairman of the Magazine Publishers of America. He is a Trustee of the International Center of Photography and is the Founder and President of the non-profit organisation, Circle of Generosity.

SELLING POINTS: Clinton is a well-published author of travel books with Glitterati that have good sales tracks The author is well known internationally through his position as president, marketing and publishing director of Hearst Magazines His ability to promote is intense because of his position and track with earlier books This is a fun book for people who love to look at design, travel and everyday items from a new perspective; it is a total impulse item Lively packaging make this book a great gift object 250 colour.