Wild Maine [Hardcover]

Bill Silliker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004

Wild Maine is not only a book of outstanding images of wild mammals and birds from around the state, but it is also a collection of anecdotes and amusing stories about photographer Bill Silliker's interactions with wildlife. Includes interesting facts and observations about the behavior of the species that Silliker photographed.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

This captivating book by dedicated wildlife photographer Silliker has an accessible, homespun feel. Wonderfully close-up full-color photographs-obviously obtained thanks to patience and innate knowledge of the habits of Maine’s native creatures-provide a glimpse into the private lives of wild animals. Succinct, engaging text accompanies the 97 images and offers readers further insight into the lives of black bears, hooded seals, lynx, moose, deer, Atlantic puffins and more. Silliker also includes a few personal anecdotes of his own, describing, for example, how he managed to revive a stunned chickadee that flew into his home’s picture window. This combination of friendly, intimate prose and great images may make readers feel that they’ve happened upon the animals-often adorable, sometimes startling or even alarming-themselves while out exploring Maine’s great outdoors.
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About the Author

Bill Silliker's photographs have appeared in many books, as well as in Audubon, Backpacker, Field & Stream, National Geographic Traveler, National Wildlife, Outdoor Photographer, Outdoor Life, Sports Afield, and many other magazines. Until his recent untimely death, he was an instructor of wildlife and nature photography for L.L. Bean and a frequent speaker for the Fujifilm Professional Talent Team.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Down East Books (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 089272630X
• ISBN-13: 978-0892726301
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,063,044 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational Book for Wildlife Photography Enthusiasts, November 30, 2004

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K. Jacobsen "Ken | NaturePhotosOnline.com" (Milford, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wild Maine (Hardcover)

This great 96-page book with 100 photos including the covers, starts with a tribute to the author/photographer Bill Silliker, Jr. Unfortunately, Bill passed away suddenly on October 13th, 2003 from an apparent heart attack while leading a photography group in Baxter State Park, Maine. The tribute includes memorials by several of Maine's Environmental leaders including Buzz Caverly, Director of Baxter State Park (one of Bills's favorite haunts). Buzz writes, "Bill's dedication and personal interest - as demonstrated in his photography, his writings, and his publications - have inspired all of us as we share the natural beauties of Maine."

Bill's last book Wild Maine is limited to the state's birds and mammals by design. He explains in his introduction "to be more productive, wildlife photographers need to focus - literally - on once species at a time." Further he explains the purpose of this book is to relay some of the "enchanting encounters" he has had with the wild inhabitations of Maine's north woods. "The stories of those experience and a look at the animal species that provided them are what Wild Maine is all about," writes Bill. "Perhaps through these words and images, the beauty and fascination of "what's still out there" will color your dreams as they have mine."

This is an inspirational book for anyone who is interested in wildlife photography and will inspire you to get out into the field and create some of your own enchanting encounters. It has both great photos and great stories.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Photography. Great information., February 15, 2011

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MaryAnn718 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Wild Maine (Hardcover)

The photography is excellent in Wild Maine. The book gives you information on many animals, including their habitat, mating habits and their hunt for food. Very informative. I bought this book for my Maine lakefront home. It is a great addition to my library there.