Images of the Wild: Photography and Stories (Hardcover)

by Colleen Monroe (Editor), Michael Glenn Monroe (Illustrator), Carl R. Sams II (Photographer), Jean Stoick (Photographer) "Bison are mistakenly thought to be very docile animals, grazing and meandering slowly across the grasslands..." (more)
Key Phrases: Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Product Details

• Hardcover: 136 pages
• Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 188694718X
• ISBN-13: 978-1886947184
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 11.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,070,495 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best wildlife photography book, May 2, 2000

By	Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I have bought & borrowed many wildlife books and out of all of them this is the best one I have ever seen. The photography is excellent, and the colors are so vibrant they make you fell as if you are watching the animals live.

All kinds of different animals are featured in this fascinating book. A turtle is shown with a mosquito on its nose and a baby dear is pictured while it sleeps. A squirrel eats a dandelion stem & mice gather around an ear of corn.

Other images show egrets fighting in mid air & butterflies resting on a flower. You will even find adorable baby bears caught climbing a tree. There also is a gorgeous field of sunflowers & a single elegant water lily floating in a pond.

You get a glimpse at the northern lights & snowcapped mountains against a brilliant blue sky as well. The index in the back is a great bonus; it lists each plate, the location it was taken at & the photographic settings that were used.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A visit with these indredible photographers!, September 6, 1998

By A Customer

I had the opportunity to participate in an interview with Carl Sams and Jean Stoick at their home studios here in Michigan. We (Michigan Magazine Television) were amazed at the time and dedication that went into producing such a fine publication as Images of The Wild. The startling impact this collection has in photographic detail and wonderful stories along many of the photos makes it MUCH more than a mere "coffee table" release. The time and engergy this photographic team take in becoming part of the enviroment of each of thier subjects, to gain the animal's trust, before taking the opportunities to capture their image is a story in it's self. Their dedication and patient persistance along with an undeniable kinship with "Lady Luck" makes for pure "eye" candy.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Design - - Noteworthy pictures, August 7, 1998

By A Customer

Although one may question if these images are "wild", the layout and quality of this book will be difficult to beat. It is apparent that the publisher has assembled a first class book with the highest quality photographs to be found. If you are looking for true, unmanipulated wildlife photography, there may be better choices. However if a colorful coffee table book with lots of stories is what you are after, this is the book for you.