This collection presents a poignant visual documentation of species that have vanished from our planet. Through striking photographs, it captures the beauty and fragility of these extinct animals, emphasizing the emotional and ecological impact of their loss. The work serves as a powerful reminder of the urgent need for conservation and the profound connection between humanity and the natural world. Each image tells a story, inviting reflection on the consequences of extinction and the importance of preserving biodiversity for future generations.
Errol Fuller Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
Errol Fuller ist ein englischer Autor und Künstler, der sich auf das Schreiben über ausgestorbene Kreaturen spezialisiert hat. Seine Werke tauchen in die faszinierende Welt der Tiere ein, die es nicht mehr gibt, und untersuchen ihre Geschichte, Biologie und die Umstände ihres Untergangs. Fullers einzigartiger Stil kombiniert künstlerische und schriftstellerische Fähigkeiten, um diese verlorenen Arten für die Leser zum Leben zu erwecken. Seine Arbeit bietet einen lehrreichen und zugleich fesselnden Einblick in die Tiefen der natürlichen Welt und unsere eigene Rolle darin.






Adventures of a Young Naturalist
- 400 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
THE EARLY ADVENTURES OF A YOUNG DAVID ATTENBOROUGHZoo Quest expeditions in Guyana, Indonesia and Paraguay - the perfect Christmas present for fans of Blue Planet 2, Gerald Durrell and Ranulph Fiennes
Life on Air
- 384 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
David Attenborough's career as a naturalist and broadcaster has spanned almost five decades and over the last 25 years he has become a leading natural history programme maker. In these memoirs, he describes the people and animals he has met, and the places around the globe that he has visited.
Drawn from Paradise
The Natural History, Art and Discovery of the Birds of Paradise with Rare Archival Art
- 256 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
The book highlights the extraordinary allure of birds of paradise, first discovered by Europeans in the 16th century. Initially believed to be legless and never landing, these rare birds inspire wonder among those fortunate enough to encounter them. Featuring over 200 hand-painted illustrations by renowned artists and original researchers, the collection showcases the stunning Greater Bird of Paradise and more than forty other species, each exhibiting remarkable variations in size, shape, and color. This work offers a unique visual celebration of these magnificent creatures.
Drawn from Paradise is David Attenborough's journey through the cultural history of the birds of paradise, one of the most exquisite and extravagant, colourful and intriguing families of birds.
Life In Cold Blood
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
Reptiles and amphibians ruled the world for nearly 200 million years and today there are still over 12,500 of them. Some are huge, the deadliest creatures on earth. In Life in Cold Blood, David traces the story of their evolution and overturns the myth that these creatures are just primitive killers to reveal them for what they truly are.
Amazing Rare Things: Art of Natural History in Age of Discovery
- 223 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
The Royal Collection, held at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace, and Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, has been shaped by the personal tastes of kings and queens for more than five hundred years. The Collection s exquisite natural history artworks in Amazing Rare Things is supplemented by an introduction and commentary from Sir David Attenborough. This exploration of the natural world from the late fifteenth century to the early eighteenth century represents a period when European knowledge of the world was transformed by voyages of discovery to the farthest reaches of Africa, Asia, America, and beyond. Included are works by Leonardo da Vinci and other foremost artists and collectors of their time who embraced the natural riches of their ever-expanding world and whose legacies help us better understand today our continuing relationship with the natural world.
Extinct Birds
- 398 Seiten
- 14 Lesestunden
A fascinating tour of extinct birds uses more than three hundred illustrations in full color and black and white to introduce readers to more than eighty species of birds that have disappeared since 1600, including the passenger pigeon and dodo.