Bear: Spirit of the Wild

H. Cowan said Another grandslam out of the ballpark! This visually inspirational book will NOT disappoint you, & you may learn a bit as well.. Wow! Such a short word, but doesn't even begin to convey the sense of wonder and inspiration this book placed into my heart. Paul Nicklen has a gift-and he wants to share it with the world. This is the third book I have purchased by him, and as soon as he publishes another, it will join my library as well. Paul travels the world, documenting species whic. "Beautiful Bear Book" according to MDart. My wife loves her bear book. She has always loved bears and we have a lot of "stuff" of bears and about bears but this book puts the bear in the environment it belongs with its beautiful pictures and well written narrative.. Beautiful to Give as a Gift D Cyr I bought this as a gift for a bear lover. He will be so happy! The book has beautiful photographs and the cover is beautiful.

He has published numerous stories for National Geographic, and has received more than 20 international accolades, including five awards from World Press Photo, three from Pictures of the Year International, two from Communication Arts, and ten from BBC Wildlife for Photographer of the Year. About the Author Photographer PAUL NICKLEN grew up in Nunavut, amid the ice floes and frigid seas of northern Canada.

Quotes from literary figures punctuate the pages, offering insight into the magnificence of these impressive mammals. Years of photographing bears in their habitat have given Nicklen a special understanding of these majestic mammals: the polar bear, ranked most popular species on Earth; the grizzly, feared and misunderstood; and the black bear, as well as its precious white counterpart, the spirit bear. Nicklen believes that sharing knowledge and stories about bears will impact the way we think of them, and thus ensure their future. Well-known environmentalists such as Wade Davis, Sylvia Earle, Werner Herzog, and Nicklen himself contribute essays to enhance the message of Nicklen's photographs. An epilogue takes a global look at the future of bears.. Evocative storytelling combines with Nicklen's landmark

He has published numerous stories for National Geographic, and has received more than 20 international accolades, including five awards from World Press Photo, three from Pictures of the Year International, two from Communication Arts, and ten from BBC Wildlife for Photographer of the Year. Photographer