Great White: The Majesty of Sharks [Hardcover]

Chris Fallows (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 21, 2009

For most people, sharks and fear go hand in hand. Renowned photographer and conservationist Chris Fallows maintains a more nuanced relationship with the superpredator. Gasp-inducing in their immediacy and surprise, Fallows's brilliant photographs present these mighty creatures in a different light. Great Whitethe first publication to collect Fallows's workreveals the sublime beauty of sharks and provides a rare glimpse into the largely unseen world of great whites, hammerheads, and other breeds. Fallows captures these fearsome creatures both above water, as they intersect with humanity, and below, in their mysterious underwater domain. A one-of-a-kind portrait of the shark and a superlative study of the nature photographer's art, this book is bound to turn heads and elicit a deep appreciation for the creatures that inhabit our oceans.

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About the Author

Chris Fallows is famous for his photographs capturing South Africa's great white sharks as they breach out of the water. His work has been seen on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, BBC, CNN, and 60 Minutes. Fallows and his wife, Monique, are active shark conservationists and recognized authorities on great white shark behavior. He resides in South Africa.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 21, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811871037
• ISBN-13: 978-0811871037
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 12.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #665,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Could Have Been Spectacular..., December 27, 2009

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J. Deeter (Burbank, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great White: The Majesty of Sharks (Hardcover)

While the actual pictures in this book are wonderful - the lay-out of the book leaves a lot to be desired. Many of the most gripping photos in this book are split between two pages resulting in the spine of book badly affecting the impact of the photographs.

Here are two examples - on pages 22 & 23 and page 26 & 27 a massive great white is breaching the surface - HOWEVER - the spine of the book cuts the shark in HALF!!! This occurs nearly 40 times in the book!!!!

Shame on the publisher!!!!!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Might be the greatest book cover...EVER. Only thing missing is 3-D glasses., August 10, 2010

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TN Dude (Knoxville, TN, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Great White: The Majesty of Sharks (Hardcover)

Found it in a Borders store...for $50. Found it here for...under $20. Me = 1, Borders = 0.

This book is a very large book, so the pictures really make a bigger impact as they are clear, well-shot photos. The great white shark is beautifully captured, and the author, Fallows, shows evidence that these sharks aren't out to get you every time you step in the ocean. Every turned page brought a "Wow" or an ominous silence. FYI, it also covers the Mako shark, along with a few others, but by the cover, you can see who hogs the spotlight here.

Yes, I like sharks.

I bought it for my nephew for his 8th birthday, and he also shares my enthusiasm for oceanic life. This book was an insanely smart buy and it may be one of the best purchases I've ever made on Amazon. Borders has a clear plastic wrapping over it if you find it there, so you can't thumb through it (arrgh), but trust me---if you like sharks, you will very much enjoy this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pictures of Great White Sharks, October 29, 2010

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Sharklady (New York, NY, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Great White: The Majesty of Sharks (Hardcover)

As an avid viewer of Shark Week on the Discovery channel, this book is basically identical to what was seen during that week a couple of years ago. Nothing new here, but I am an admirer of Chris Fallows, the work he does on behalf of sharks, and the beautiful and breathtaking pictures he takes. If it weren't for the fact that I have seen photos like these before (or others similar to them), I would have given it a 5-star review, but also probably wouldn't have bought it. I'm sure that is why a potential buyer is not able to view the contents of the book! If I had seen what was in it before I purchased it, I would have passed on buying it. It was encased in plastic and, therefore, is probably not returnable!