Antarctica [Hardcover]

Mike Lucas (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Fantastic color photographs and illuminating text reveal the beauty of one of the world's last wild places and the hardy creatures that have adapted to it, as well as a history of Antactica and a survey of its various regions, including the peninsula, the ice cap, the ice shelves, and the outlying islands. Finally, there is a profile of the men and women who have established permanent research bases on the continent to help protect it from recurring threats to its mineral reserves and marine life. 300 full-color illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The harsh ice-bound landscape that is Antarctica has been the subject of constant fascination and study since humans first set foot on this frozen continent in 1821. This tome is a cross between a popular science book and a picture book. Mike Lucas's lucid prose is informative and concise, but the bulk of the volume is devoted to color illustrations. More than 50 photographers, including the author, contributed to the project. There are some breathtaking studies of the white wilderness and its inhabitants by Gerald Cubitt, Ken Findlay, and Roger Mear; Bruce Herrod's portrait of a scientist with a frozen beard sends chills down the spine.

About the Author

After obtaining a research post at the University of Cape Town, Dr Mike Lucas was asked to be involved in South Africa's Antarctica Oceanographic Programme and was among those selected to initiate a new programme concerned with climate change. He has been involved in more than 10 research cruises to sub-antarctic islands, the Southern Ocean and the Antarctic continent and his work has received international recognition. Mike currently lives in Cape Town, although he spends several months at sea every year. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 155 pages
• Publisher: Abbeville Press; 1st edition (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789202573
• ISBN-13: 978-0789202574
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,212,596 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it., May 23, 1999

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This review is from: Antarctica (Hardcover)

This is a great book, with quality research and writing and some pretty amazing photos.