Walking Thunder: In the Footsteps of the African Elephant

[Endangered Animals] Christo, Cyril; Marie Wilkinson

ISBN 10: 1858945054 / ISBN 13: 9781858945057

Edité par Merrell, London and New York, 2009

SIGNED. 158pp. Folio [36 cm] Black paper over boards. The spine slants forward just a bit, and the foot of the spine is gently bumped. In the illustrated dust jacket, with very trivial bumping occasionally along the edges. Will require extra postage due to size and weight. Foreword by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick. A splendid tribute to the stunning beauty of these remarkable endangered animals, with striking duotone photographs by award-winning photographers Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson. Inscribed by both authors on the title page: "To ____, / 'They're the last individuals' / Romain Gary / The Roots / of Heaven 1958 / Cyril Christo. Marie Wilkinson." The inscription references Gary's book "The Roots of Heaven," a book about preserving elephants from extinction. N° de réf. du vendeur 67227

Synopsis :

The African elephant is one of the most majestic creatures on Earth, yet it faces an uncertain future. Walking Thunder is a superb tribute to the remarkable beauty of these endangered animals. Striking duotone images by award-winning photographers Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson capture not only the awesome strength and size of the African elephant, but also its gentleness and human-like emotions. Accompanying the photographs are quotations, myths and stories from the past 400 years, from folklore and from explorers and tribal members, presenting both Western and indigenous perspectives. At once entrancing and thought-provoking, this is the perfect book for anyone passionate about the conservation of our planet.

À propos de l?auteur: Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson are photographers who document the relationship between indigenous peoples and the natural world. Their book Lost Africa: The Eyes of Origin was published in 2004. Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick is founder of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya, and the recipient of many awards for her wildlife conservation work.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Walking Thunder: In the Footsteps of the ...
Éditeur : Merrell, London and New York
Date d'édition : 2009
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : Very Good +
Signé : Signé par l'auteur
Edition : First edition.