On This Earth: Photographs from East Africa [Hardcover]

Nick Brandt (Author), Jane Goodall (Introduction), Alice Sebold (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2005

Nick Brandt depicts the animals of East Africa with an intimacy and artistry unmatched by other photographers who choose wildlife as their subject. He creates these majestic sepia and blue-tone photos contrasting moments of quintessential stillness with bursts of dramatic action by engaging with these creatures on an exceptionally intimate level, without the customary use of a telephoto lens. Evocative of classical art, from dignified portraits to sweeping natural tableaux, Brandt's images artfully and simply capture animals in their natural states of being. With a foreword by Alice Sebold and an introduction by Jane Goodall, On This Earth is a gorgeous portfolio of some of the last wild animals and a heartfelt elegy to a vanishing world.

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About the Author

Nick Brandt has exhibited his photographs in solo shows in the US, the UK, and Germany. Born and raised in England, he now lives in Topanga Canyon, California, with his wife and menagerie of adopted animals.

Alice Sebold is the author of the acclaimed books The Lovely Bones and Lucky .

Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, is the world's most renowned primatologist, and devoted advocate of chimpanzees.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 132 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (October 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811848655
• ISBN-13: 978-0811848657
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 12.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)
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Nick Brandt has exhibited his photographs in solo shows around the world, including in London, Berlin, Hamburg, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Santa Fe, and New York. Born and raised in England, he now lives in California, with his wife and menagerie of adopted animals.

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46 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Striking Wildlife Photography, October 2, 2005

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Peggy Stone (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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I was privileged to attend a gallery show of Nick Brandt's work during a recent trip to Los Angeles, where I saw an advance copy of this book. Of course, no book can capture the full glory of the photos on the walls, just as no book can capture an artist's colors and brush strokes, but it still remains the most remarkable book of wildlife photography I have ever seen. Initially, I was drawn to the noble poignancy of the cheetahs and lions, but the most unexpectedly beautiful photo - a vision of a lost Eden - was of hippos in a tree-encircled lake. That this is rapidly becoming a lost world is apparent. The photos capture what words cannot, so I won't attempt to describe the beauty, sadness and dignity evoked by these images, except to say that this is a much more than a coffee table book. You will go back to it again and again and feel your own soul expand.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BREATHTAKING PHOTOGRAPHY, November 27, 2005

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William T. Clarke Jr. (Richmond) - See all my reviews
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Nick Brandt's compilation of his photography of Africa and her wildlife is an amazing work of art. The book is beautiful and the photography transcends all cultures. It exposes not only the beauty of the wild animals but the fragility as well. He captures what appear to be ordinary moments and exposes the majesty of the animals and the danger of the weather. I look forward to seeing more of Mr. Brandt's work.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning work, October 10, 2005

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Robert W. Fivis - See all my reviews
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Recently picked up a copy of this extraordinary book at a gallery. The tension and intimacy of these incredible wildlife photos is unparalleled. If you've ever even dreamt of seeing the wildlife of Africa, this is the next best thing. All done without telephoto lens, Mr. Brandt somehow brings out the individuality and personality of these magnificent animals. The composition and mood of the "Cheetahs" is breathtaking.