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Wolf Empire: An Intimate Portrait Of A Species
From award-winning photographer Scott Ian Barry comes Wolf Empire --the most comprehensive and stunning visual record of wolves ever published in black-and-white photography. In this world of fur and teeth, texture and shape, light and shadow, Barry creates a highly intimate look at wolves and their often mystifying way of life.
Each high-quality photograph is accompanied by a narrative in which Barry relates the circumstances that led to the taking of the photo, or some unique personal observation about wolf behavior gathered from his more than thirty years of experience as a wildlife photographer. His great reverence for these magnificent animals comes through in frame after frame of wolves in varying degrees of harmony and aggression, excitement and tranquility, cooperation and solitude--all part of their experience and essential to their survival. Barry’s photographs show wolves for the individuals they are, a species as diverse as humans.
Each high-quality photograph is accompanied by a narrative in which Barry relates the circumstances that led to the taking of the photo, or some unique personal observation about wolf behavior gathered from his more than thirty years of experience as a wildlife photographer. His great reverence for these magnificent animals comes through in frame after frame of wolves in varying degrees of harmony and aggression, excitement and tranquility, cooperation and solitude--all part of their experience and essential to their survival. Barry’s photographs show wolves for the individuals they are, a species as diverse as humans.
208 pages, Hardcover
First published June 1, 2007
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September 1, 2013
The photography is magnificent, yet my only qualm is with the authors continual description of sulfur/lime green/ gold speckled eyes, yet adamantly leaves the entire book in black and white. As much as I do appreciate such rich contrasts between black white, and all that's inbetween, I believe a few choice pictures flushed with full color would be a magnificent addition.
July 14, 2008
My son who is 8 years old loves wolves. I found this book on the new book shelf at our local library. The book gives us an up close look at the world of wolves with stunning photography and an in depth look on how wolves live. Just beautiful.
January 9, 2008
An intriguing book with stunning photography. You'll learn a lot about wolves in this book.
November 30, 2013
Tremendous Photography.
As good as the photographs are, the narration is unmatched. I learned so much from this author's observations. I have a whole new appreciation for wolves.
As good as the photographs are, the narration is unmatched. I learned so much from this author's observations. I have a whole new appreciation for wolves.
May 1, 2025
Beautiful photos and commentary.
February 20, 2017
Since my absolute favorite "domesticated canine" is the Siberian Husky, it follows that I have a huge admiration for wolves. I regret that all of the photographs in this compendium are in black and white as I love seeing these animals with their actual coloration revealed, especially their eyes. The eyes with full coloration make their faces nearly as expressive as human beings. No further narrative summary is necessary if you read the one provided in the Goodreads summary.
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