About one third of the Earth is covered by deserts, which vary from the familiar golden sand dunes stretching as far as the eye can see to the wind-swept rocky monuments that rise from the arid plains.

Overall, they appear rather inhospitable to humans, who have nevertheless managed to survive in many of them, while there are others where the flora and fauna are impressive. There are deserts where annual rainfall is minimal or nonexistent, which burn under the scorching sun during the day and experience freezing temperatures at night.

There are deserts at altitudes of thousands of meters above sea level and deserts hundreds of meters below its surface. Some reach the shores of the sea, while others are found at both poles.

This beautiful album charts a magical journey for the reader through the golden sand seas of the world and the mysterious atmosphere that surrounds them!

[Excerpt from the text on the back cover of the edition]