The Natural World ~ Hardback

A stunning collection of wildlife photography spanning six continents and ten ecosystems now available in a smaller format. In "The Natural World," celebrated nature photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen takes the reader on a visual odyssey, from the wildebeest migration on the plains of the Serengeti to the penguins of Antarctica, from the grizzlies of Alaska to the frozen landscape of polar bears on Hudson Bay. Featuring excerpts from his journals detailing his experiences in the field, this book offers an intimate look into the natural world that has inspired artists, conservationists, and adventurers for centuries. With a foreword written by renowned primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, this book contains Mangelsen s selection of 120 of his most important panoramic images out of a library of more than 20,000. A quiet call to action, an inventory of our planet as it battles climate change, and a celebration of wildness and its intrinsic value, "The Natural World" is a record of Earth s last great locales, one that will inspire present and future generations with the message that what we have can, and must, be saved."Author BiographyThomas D. Mangelsen is among the most distinguished natural history photographers in the world, and his honors include being named Conservation Photographer of the Year by" Nature s Best Photography." His work has been published widely, including in" National Geographic" and "American Photo," as well as exhibited in museums and galleries. Dr. Jane Goodall, known for her landmark 1960 chimpanzee study, is the most recognizable figure in conservation today." The Natural World Release Date Australia: March 14th, 2017