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Rainforests of the World presents a rare and intimate view of the rainforests and its inhabitants--the plants, animals, and indigenous peoples that make their homes in the most beautiful and endangered places on earth. Home to 50 percent of all living species in the world, the tropical rainforest is a precious resource found in only three areas of the world: Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. World-renowned photographer Art Wolfe has captured the very essence of these precious places and the animals and plants that inhabit them. From breathtaking landscapes, to a minute poison dart frog hiding in a tropical flower, to portraits of the forests' indigenous peoples, to a jaguar contemplating its next move, the tremendous beauty and power of nature are magnificently showcased. The strength of Wolfe's images lies not only in his true understanding and love for the natural world, but also in his artistic ability to capture his subject so intimately and emotionally on film. No one can photograph an animal in its true habitat as Art Wolfe can, and this time he's outdone himself. Each page is a testament to the resplendence, timelessness, and unfortunate fragility of the rainforest as it struggles to survive into the twenty-first century.Divided into four sections--"Water," "Fire," "Earth," and "Air"--Rainforests of the World explores the different ecological workings of the rainforests. Sir Ghillean Prance, a highly acclaimed naturalist, writes compellingly of them--their biodiversity and biology and the need to place a spiritual value on caring for the natural world.Rainforests of the World is a rare book--one in which photographs and text work together to evoke the very essence of a place as bountiful and precious as our rainforests.
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Crown; 1 edition (September 8, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0609603647
ISBN-13: 978-0609603642
Product Dimensions: 1 x 9.2 x 12.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.9 pounds
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #395,904 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #8 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Ecosystems > Tropical #227 in Books > Science & Math > Biological Sciences > Plants > Trees #429 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography & Video > Nature & Wildlife > Plants & Animals
A book that is spectacular to look through and educational in content. A Christmas gift that was truly special.
This is a generous collection of images supported by an interesting and informative text by Ghillean Prance, Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London.This combination of detailed and perceptive photography coupled with a script of the same character and quality makes for a fine book which should give much pleasurable reading and/or study to many purchasers.On that basis, in my opinion, this book deserves a 5 star rating and will provide aesthetic as well as informative satisfaction.
Photographing Innovation Art is considered one the wonderful natural world books. In this book, Art Wolf mirrors the virgin reforents area in elegant manner. Art Wolf knows quite well when and where to boast these rare places, animals, and plants that live in. His representation style is unequal to any other works, particularly in clear views, which express the theme he wants to convey in detailed natural views. It looks like hand made artistic works. Art Wolf has high skills and capabilities in views production. His views are wonderful and have natural beauty, which makes you feel, taste, and sees natural elegance and expressive views as we have seen in his previous works. The text and photo are complementary to each other. Both seek to achieve one goal- to save the area from surrounding danger as depicted in Wolfs work. Generally it is a wonderful book indeed by art Wolf. It makes us astonished by its expressive and moving pictures. He allows us see the photos from any angles to get different impression. This book is recommended for those who love unique natural world and high standards photos
great book, always love art wolfe's images
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