Good Breeding centers on an exploration of lineage and heredity through Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s photographic lens. The book investigates visual themes of family and ancestry, capturing the nuances of human relationships and inherited traits across generations.

The work employs a sensitive and intimate visual approach, emphasizing emotional resonance and the passage of time reflected in the human form and expressions. The photographs encourage reflection on identity and the connections that bind individuals within familial networks.

Published in 1999 by Abrams, Good Breeding spans 179 pages and offers a contemplative study of human continuity through portraiture.