The Undersea World of Wyland [Hardcover]

Wyland (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1998

THE UNDERSEA WORLD OF WYLAND - Forword by Dr. Sylvia A. Earle. This beautiful hardcover book takes you on a trip into Wyland's fine art world with over 160 pages of some of the artist's most unique original paintings. It's a trip you won't want to miss. 176 pages, 169 photos.

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About the Author

Renowned for his world-famous Whaling Wall murals, marine life artist Wyland has been a leading advocate in the effort to protect the world’s ocean resources for more than twenty-five years. He has been recognized for his environmental education efforts by the National Educator’s Association, the United Nations, and public and private environmental organizations around the world. The creator of the Wyland Ocean Challenge, a free nationwide marine art and science educational curriculum in the nation in partnership with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (UCSD), it is estimated that his work is seen by one billion people every year.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Time-Life Books; illustrated edition edition (October 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737000074
• ISBN-13: 978-0737000078
• Product Dimensions: 12 x 9.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #584,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #67 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Biological Sciences > Zoology > Ichthyology

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful artwork, thoughful quote, intesting info on artist, May 2, 2000

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This review is from: The Undersea World of Wyland (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book for anyone who loves dolphins, whales and other sea life. It has lots of beautiful artwork with thoughtful quotes beneath. There is also some interesting information on Wyland.

First, there is a section on whales, followed by one on dolphins, manatees and other sea life. Next, there are several collaboration pieces. Wyland worked with artists such as Jim Warren & James Coleman to create many stunning pieces.

I especially liked one with babies & dolphins he worked on with Janet Stewart. I also loved the section on the whaling wall murals. The walls are shown both in-progress & finished.

I found the information on each wall and about how the walls came to be fascinating. A detailed list on of all the walls & their specifications as well as a list of all the Wyland galleries are a nice bonuses.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome display of Wyland's work., October 20, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Undersea World of Wyland (Hardcover)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book (and continue to do so). It not only incorporated some of Wyland's finest works but the work of other artists that collaberated with Wyland on some of his murals (i.e. the landscape/sky portions). There is a fine display of diversity, beautiful color combinations, and wonderful surreal artistry. I have enjoyed Wyland's works for many years and I highly recommend this book! The quality of the color reprints of his work is excellent. I am a muralist and this book truely inspires me!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Undersea World of Wyland, November 7, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Undersea World of Wyland (Hardcover)

This is absolutely a "MUST HAVE" book! The dust jacket alone is beautiful, but just wait until you see the artwork inside! "Breathtaking!" Wyland fans, you're really missing out if this book's not in your collection.