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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 1 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Nick Brandt depicts the animals of East Africa with an intimacy and artistry unmatched by other photographers who choose wildlife as their subject. He creates these majestic sepia and blue-tone photos contrasting moments of quintessential stillness with bursts of dramatic action by engaging with these creatures on an exceptionally intimate level, without the customary use of a telephoto lens. Evocative of classical art, from dignified portraits to sweeping natural tableaux, Brandt's images artfully and simply capture animals in their natural states of being. With a foreword by Alice Sebold and an introduction by Jane Goodall, On This Earth is a gorgeous portfolio of some of the last wild animals and a heartfelt elegy to a vanishing world. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Nick Brandt | | Hardcover: | 132 pages | | Publisher: | Chronicle Books | | Publication Date: | October 31, 2005 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0811848655 | | Product Length: | 10.18 inches | | Product Width: | 12.32 inches | | Product Height: | 0.82 inches | | Product Weight: | 2.63 pounds | | Package Length: | 12.4 inches | | Package Width: | 10.0 inches | | Package Height: | 1.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 2.75 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 56 reviews |
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47 of 47 found the following review helpful:
 Striking Wildlife Photography Oct 03, 2005
By Peggy Stone
I was privileged to attend a gallery show of Nick Brandt's work during a recent trip to Los Angeles, where I saw an advance copy of this book. Of course, no book can capture the full glory of the photos on the walls, just as no book can capture an artist's colors and brush strokes, but it still remains the most remarkable book of wildlife photography I have ever seen. Initially, I was drawn to the noble poignancy of the cheetahs and lions, but the most unexpectedly beautiful photo - a vision of a lost Eden - was of hippos in a tree-encircled lake. That this is rapidly becoming a lost world is apparent. The photos capture what words cannot, so I won't attempt to describe the beauty, sadness and dignity evoked by these images, except to say that this is a much more than a coffee table book. You will go back to it again and again and feel your own soul expand.
18 of 18 found the following review helpful:
BREATHTAKING PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 28, 2005
By William T. Clarke Jr.
Nick Brandt's compilation of his photography of Africa and her wildlife is an amazing work of art. The book is beautiful and the photography transcends all cultures. It exposes not only the beauty of the wild animals but the fragility as well. He captures what appear to be ordinary moments and exposes the majesty of the animals and the danger of the weather. I look forward to seeing more of Mr. Brandt's work.
17 of 17 found the following review helpful:
Stunning work Oct 10, 2005
By Robert W. Fivis
Recently picked up a copy of this extraordinary book at a gallery. The tension and intimacy of these incredible wildlife photos is unparalleled. If you've ever even dreamt of seeing the wildlife of Africa, this is the next best thing. All done without telephoto lens, Mr. Brandt somehow brings out the individuality and personality of these magnificent animals. The composition and mood of the "Cheetahs" is breathtaking.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Mankind is not alone in its share of our planet Oct 25, 2005
By TomAssini
Nick gives back the dignity to the animal kingdom. If you are ever considering acquiring a book about animals in their habitat, this one should be it.
Respect for all the species and the lesson on how we can all survive. At the end we are all inter-dependent species in one way or the other...
11 of 11 found the following review helpful:
 Badly printed and too small, and new work and Artist's Edition book is so much better Oct 21, 2010
By Wendie L. Wendt
Like the previous poster, I recently bought Nick Brandt's latest book, ON THIS EARTH, A SHADOW FALLS, from one of the galleries that represents him. I was similarly blown away by the amazing printing of the book. I especially love having all the best photos from his first two books in one large single book. Although it's a shame that the only place you can buy what is by far Nick Brandt's best book is through his galleries, I highly recommend you do so - like the previous poster said, considering the size, the quality of printing, and being signed, it is well worth the $125.00.
If you are looking for another comparison to ON THIS EARTH, check out the photos from A SHADOW FALLS, Nick Brandt's second book. The photos in this book are generally much better, and more sophisticated. In fact, now when I look at my copy of ON THIS EARTH, it looks kind of pathetic by comparison - badly printed, small, cheap, and really does not do Nick Brandt's stunning, emotional photos justice. Simply put, I would not waste your money buying ON THIS EARTH when you can purchase one of his more recent books.
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