The photo ark : one man's quest to document the world's animals / Joel Sartore ; foreword by Harrison Ford ; introduction by Douglas H. Chadwick.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781426217777
- Physical Description: 399 pages : chiefly colour illustrations ; 26 cm
- Publisher: Washington, District of Columbia : National Geographic, 2017.
- Copyright: ©2017.
Content descriptions
General Note: | Includes index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Foreword / Harrison Ford -- We earthlings / Douglas H. Chadwick -- Building the Ark / Joel Sartore -- Mirrors -- Partners -- Opposites -- Curiosities -- Stories of hope -- Making the photographs -- About the Photo Ark -- About the author and contributors -- Acknowledgments -- Index of animals. |
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Subject: | Photography of animals. Wildlife photography. Endangered species > Pictorial works. |
Genre: | Illustrated works. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Camosun College Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Holdable? | Status | Due Date | Courses |
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Lansdowne Library | TR 727 S37 2017 (Text) | 26040003297930 | Main Collection | Volume hold | Available | - |
- Publishers Weekly Reviews : PW Reviews 2017 January #3
Featuring two-headed turtles, golden langurs glaring into the camera, and eye-catching grasshoppers, this lively collection of color photos of creatures large and small will enthrall even the most casual viewer. Photos of seemingly unrelated species are frequently juxtaposed: pairing the echidna and the platypus, or the Mexican hairy dwarf porcupine and the zebra, creates a striking effect that also shows the connectivity of nature. The portraits are shot with black-and-white backgrounds so that even images of familiar animals demand attention. Included among the gazelles, panthers, and slugs are descriptions and snapshots of the photographing process. The selection is part of a project led by conservationist and
Copyright 2017 Publisher Weekly.National Geographic photographer Satore, who has devoted 25 years to capturing the images of every species held in captivity in order to preserve their images and encourage activism. Satore more than succeeds in his goal to provide people with an opportunity to become aware of these animals, many endangered, before they disappear. Color photos. (Mar.)