Mitsuaki Iwago's Penguins [Paperback]

Mitsuaki Iwago (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 1996

Against the spectacular background of Antarctica, Iwago has perfectly captured the natural charm of penguins in this new collection. Among the most popular of birds, penguins are intriguing, comical, extraordinarily friendly creatures and Iwago documents these appealing qualities as only a nature photographer of his stature can. Page after page of full-color photographs showing penguins preening, mating, diving, swimming under water, and performing acrobatic feats are sure to delight.

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One suspects Mitsuaki Iwago is really a penguin in disguise--for it is hard to picture a Homo sapien getting close enough to these birds to get the pictures he does, without donning top hat, white tie, and tails. Where other wildlife photographers keep a respectful distance from their prey, Iwago is on intimate terms with them. There are some very unusual photos in this book as a result--penguins jumping in the ocean like dolphins; parents regurgitating squid and feeding it to their young; a chick in transition to adulthood, much of his chest still covered with dark feathers.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Japanese

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Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (November 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811814408
• ISBN-13: 978-0811814409
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 9.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,766,861 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent!, November 23, 1999

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sharon l. komorn (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mitsuaki Iwago's Penguins (Paperback)

Allot a special, private time for yourself with this book! Only by allowing yourself the time to savor each photograph will you go on the special journey Mitsuaki Iwago has in store for you. His play with the contrasts of the light and darks of penguins and and their environment is bliss. I am a penquin afficianado, and was totally thrilled by this sensitive and delightful presentation.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars brrrr...., April 7, 2003

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Brian "Brian" (Ohio, United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mitsuaki Iwago's Penguins (Paperback)

Look through this and imagine what the climate must have been while photographing these animals. Remember that the author didn't just shoot a roll or two of film and head out-this is the result of a great deal of time shooting many, MANY rolls of film in freezing temperatures. The photos are wonderful-I just wish that there had been some informative text on the penguins. Penguin books are not very easy to come by-this one would be a great addition to anybody's library that may be interested in penguins.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Penguins, September 10, 2000

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sulaiman alabdulateef - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mitsuaki Iwago's Penguins (Paperback)

Penguins book by Mitsuaki Iwagos, is considered one of the best photo books of these unique animal that live in Antarctica. Mitsuaki Iwagos in my opinion is considered one of the top nature photographers. He shows us the life of penguins in general their way of life children care and protection, and the defense of severe climatic conditions of Antarctica massive assembling which draws the attention and stir your eyes in addition to summarized notes. It is a book that recounts the life of penguins in elegant and eye- catching manner. In addition the photos included in this book gives you clear significance and meaning of life on Antarctica . So I recommend this book for those who love natural photos and Antarctica in general.