Grizzlies in the Wild [Hardcover]

Kennan Ward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1994

True wilderness shots that capture grizzlies at their most fearsome, as well as their most gentle moments, are the hallmark of Kennan Ward's award-winning photography, and "Grizzlies in the Wild" is a showcase for this incredible work. The text is Ward's own, rich with personal experience and insight, as well as natural history, legend and lore about the bear. It reveals much about his deep respect and abiding admiration for the grizzly bear - one of the most feared, yet loved mammals in North America.

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From the Publisher

Share Kennan's expeditions into bear country, whenhe spends several weeks at a time in the wild, tacking, observing, photographing, and learning grom grizzlies and te surrounding land. Meet "grandpaw", "son of a bear", and "cottonmouth.' Feel the frigid chill of winter camping at the foot of Denali as the northern lights dance like colorful phantoms in the night sky. Go clamming with bears for delicacies along Alaska's southern shore. Page by page, learn about the habits, life cycles, and environments of wild grizzly bears.

About the Author

An adventurer-naturalist, Kennan Ward photographs and writes about wilderness and wildlife. He has dedicated his life to capturing the rare forms of nature on film. Whether it be an endangered rhinoceros, a once-in-a-lifetime glance from a grizzly cub, a threatened elephant, or a split-second lightning strike, Kennan continues to explore remote regions of the world to bring back messages of uncommon beauty. Kennan Ward believes that "Being a nature-wildlife photographer is a demanding job... but all hardship is forgotten when eye-to-eye contact is made with a wild animal; or in experiencing the moment a window in the clouds opens up, highlighting a landscape. I feel honored to be able to bring the inspiring beauty of nature to others."

Product Details

• Hardcover: 157 pages
• Publisher: Northword Press (September 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559714255
• ISBN-13: 978-1559714259
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,089,527 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kennan Ward is a wonderful, dedicated outdoor photographer., August 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Grizzlies in the Wild (Hardcover)

During a recent trip to Alaska where I was photographing Grizzly bears, I wanted to acquire a book or two that would be good representations of professional bear photography. I looked at many (and there are many good ones). Of the outstanding books I previewed, none were more professional and complete than Ward's. He is the consummate naturalist, always getting his pictures, but never to the detriment of the animal. He has many interesting stories to tell, and he tells them well. The cover photo is fantastic, and it is rivaled by many more inside the book. I have looked through this book several times since I returned from my trip, and it is a fine reminder of the Great Land... and a great animal. Thank you Mr. Ward.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FASCINATING ADVENTURE, COMPELLING PHOTOGRAPHY,RAW AND TRUE, October 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Grizzlies in the Wild (Hardcover)

Kennan Ward: "Grizzlies in the wild":This is the stuff that gets a "couch potato" out to the campsites! Nature at it's extreme, Indian legend, bears so huge and unique that they are known far and wide by their names alone, Carniverous and dangerous, the author respects them all. The tenacity of ward's pursuits and his dedication as a photographer, brings us one of the most informative, entertaining, inspiring and picturesque books that I've read in a very long time.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating portrait of Grizzlies in natural environment!, October 20, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Grizzlies in the Wild (Hardcover)

As a former National Park Ranger, a naturalist, and a professional wildlife photographer, Kennan Ward presents a captivating view of grizzly bears in their natural surroundings. I was left in awe of these magnificent creatures.