Lanting, Frans

Eye to Eye

ISBN: 9780760717493
New York, NY, USA: Taschen America, 1997. First Edition. Frans Lanting (b. 1951) is a Dutch National Geographic photographer, author and speaker. Lanting has been hailed as one of the greatest nature photographers of our time. His work has appeared in books, magazines, and exhibitions around the world. For the past two decades Lanting has documented wildlife and our relationship with nature in environments from the Amazon to Antarctica. Lanting has received numerous prestigious awards, including top honors from World Press Photo, the title of BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and the Sierra Club’s Ansel Adams Award. Some of his most lauded works are Penguin (1999), Bonobo, The Forgotten Ape (1997), Animal Athletes (1996) and Forgotten Edens (1993) just to name a few. Offered today is Lanting’s 1997 work, Eye to Eye. Eye to Eye is the classic personal portfolio by Lanting, gathering more than 140 full-color photographs, made over a period of 20 years. Lanting’s unique personal aesthetic and the startling new perspective it offers on our fellow species on earth is showcased in awe-inspiring, once-in-a-lifetime photographs.The book’s exquisite images are accompanied by personal stories and observations from a lifetime of working with wild animals around the world. A true masterclass in the realm of photography, Eye to Eye is a stunning achievement and demands to be studied by hobbyists and scholars alike. Hardcover in unclipped dust jacket. First U.S. edition though not explicated as such at copyright page, first printing though similarly not explicated as such. Book is in very fine condition with only minor wear to fine edges; dust jacket is in very fine condition with light wear to fine edges and minimal smudging to front and back covers. An extra handling fee of $5.00 will be added for shipping due to the size and weight of this item. Very Fine / Very Fine. [Item #7129]

Price: $60.00