Birds of the Photo Ark
Will be published approx. on 6. March 2018
Book
Hardback
240 pages
978-1-4262-1898-9 (ISBN)
Description
For avian enthusiasts, from armchair observers to dedicated life-listers, this brilliant book from acclaimed National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore celebrates the beauty of all birds, great and small.
This elegantly packaged celebration of birds from around the world unites incredible animal portraits from Joel Sartore's distinguished National Geographic Photo Ark project with inspiring text by up-and-coming birder Noah Strycker. It includes hundreds of species, from tiny finches to charismatic eagles; brilliant toucans, intricate birds of paradise, and perennial favorites such as parrots, hummingbirds, and owls also make colorful appearances. Everyone who cares about birds--from the family with a bird feeder outside the kitchen window to the serious birder with a life list of thousands--will flock to this distinctive and uplifting book.
This elegantly packaged celebration of birds from around the world unites incredible animal portraits from Joel Sartore's distinguished National Geographic Photo Ark project with inspiring text by up-and-coming birder Noah Strycker. It includes hundreds of species, from tiny finches to charismatic eagles; brilliant toucans, intricate birds of paradise, and perennial favorites such as parrots, hummingbirds, and owls also make colorful appearances. Everyone who cares about birds--from the family with a bird feeder outside the kitchen window to the serious birder with a life list of thousands--will flock to this distinctive and uplifting book.
Reviews / Votes
"...a unique collection of rare and beautiful birds in the world. More importantly, this book is packed with knowledge about birds. This beautifully manufactured book is one of the best coffee table books published in 2018. If you care about life on Earth, you can show your love and respect to life by adding this to your living area - on the shelf or on the coffee table.-The Washington Book Review
"A collection of stunning images documenting more than 300 bird species." -My Modern Met
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Dimensions
Height: 223 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
997 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4262-1898-9 (9781426218989)
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Persons
Beloved for his sense of humor and midwestern work ethic, Joel Sartore is a photographer, author, teacher, conservation-ist, regular contributor to National Geographic magazine, and the founder of the Photo Ark, a 25-year documentary project to save species and habitat. He has also contributed to Audu-bon, Sports Illustrated, the New York Times, Smithsonian, and numerous book projects including four other Photo Ark books. Joel lives with his wife, Kathy, and their three children, Cole, Ellen, and Spencer, in Lincoln, Nebraska.