Animal Architecture
Will be published approx. on 22. April 2014
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-4197-1165-7 (ISBN)
Description
Every day, all over the world, animals and insects set about the purposeful tasks of designing their homes, catching their prey, and attracting their mates. In the process they create gorgeous nests, shelters, and habitats. Capturing 120 of these wonders in all their beauty and complexity, Animal Architecture presents a visually arresting tribute to the intersection of nature, science, function, and design. Ingo Arndt's stunning studio photographs and vibrant in-situ shots of nests, forests, and wetlands provide close-up details of these designs, as well as the animals who created them. These compelling images are com-bined with an abundance of fascinating facts about the evolution of animals and insects, as well as their survival methods, mating habits, genetic dispositions, and more.
Reviews / Votes
"Arndt and Tautz bring the tour to a calming close with stunning images of corals, completing a coffee-table book as breathtaking as it is informative." * Publishers Weekly *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Illustrations
120 4-Colour illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
990 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4197-1165-7 (9781419711657)
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Persons
Ingo Arndt is a world-renowned nature photographer. His photographs regularly appear in magazines such as National Geographic, GEO and BBC Wildlife. He is the recipient of numerous awards including the World Press Photo Award and he has been selected as the Wildlife Photographer of the Year on five separate occasions. He lives in Germany.