Africa [Hardcover]

Art Wolfe (Author)

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Hardcover: 240 pages
Publisher: Wildlands Press (Sep 12 2001)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0967591813
ISBN-13: 978-0967591810
Product Dimensions: 37.3 x 27.9 x 3 cm
Shipping Weight: 2.4 Kg

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,794,245 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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From Library Journal

Wolfe (Living Wild) and Gilders (Reflections of a Whale-Watcher) are not as comprehensive or informative as Reader and, alas, revive that dubious perception of Africa as primarily a land of wildlife and untamed terrain, an unfortunate aspect of the Westerner's fascination with the continent. They provide stunning pictures of already familiar wildlife and landscape, while the accompanying text crusades for conservation and preservation. To Wolfe and Gilders, Africa exists only in those regions where exotic wildlife abounds. South and East Africa are thus transformed into surrogates for the entire continent; a limited view indeed! Reader's volume is recommended for all public and academic libraries, while Wolfe and Gilders's is recommended for larger public libraries only. Edward K. Owusu-Ansah, Coll. of Staten Island Lib., CUNY
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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It is difficult to find enough superlatives to describe photographer Wolfe. Winner of numerous awards honoring both his photographs and his commitment to conservation, he is one of the most published nature photographers today. Africa presents a selection from 20 years of his career, and it easily makes a place for itself in the crowded field of books about the second largest continent. Divided into five sections, the photos are grouped by habitat type: savannah, woodland, rain forest, wetland and desert. Each section begins with an essay introducing the reader to the area's ecosystem, animals, and people. The photographs that follow are simply amazing. Following the format of his Living Wild [BKL O 15 00], Wolfe has included numerous panoramic views that place the animals in the context of their environment. Scattered throughout are intimate close-ups of smaller creatures, such as lizards and kingfishers. "Notes from the Field" provide Wolfe's jottings about the photos, including camera and lens types and exposure readings. Nancy Bent
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exquisite!!, Mar 29 2004

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I believe that the text I have just read is splendid, simply splendid!! It has wonderful photographs and a beautiful layout. I would certainly suggest a fine piece of literature such as this to anyone who wishes for a wonderful book to add to their home library. Again, splendid!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars wow. amazing work., Sep 21 2003

Andrew Biggs (Austin, TX USA) - See all my reviews

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This is one of my favorite photo books of all time. Very inspiring to me, as I lead 6 trips per year on photo safaris, teaching people how to photograph along the way. So this book hits home for me. I can definitely appreciate the nuances in his photos, as well as the time spent waiting for the shots. If you are looking for a wildlife / landscape / cultural book on Africa, this is a great place to start. I suspect there are many photos in this book that overlap with his 'Tribes' book, so that is my next book from Art.

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5.0 out of 5 stars stunning..., April 5 2002

"steve_thorn" (Placerville, CA United States) - See all my reviews

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You won't be disappointed. Wolfe is a master, and these images are amazing. Great book, decent price.

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