Wolf Empire: An Intimate Portrait of a Species [Hardcover]

Scott Ian Barry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

Extraordinary photos that expose the elusive world of fur and teeth, light and shadow, and wolf behavior seldom seen by the human eye.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“I’ve tracked them, fought them in a film (Jeremiah Johnson), and narrated a Natural History Museum recording of their language. I know this much. They are much misunderstood, but they are smart, cunning and important to the overall balance of our threatened ecosystem. They are more than worth preserving. This book provides an excellent chart to understanding this very special animal.” --Robert Redford

 

"WOLF EMPIRE is a magnificent portrait of one of nature's most majestic creatures, the wild wolf. Here we see their cunning, playfulness, beauty and killer instincts in an unforgettable album that gives us unique insights into their character and place in our lives." --Tom Brokaw

 

"Mr. Barry has caught the intelligence and beauty of these magnificent creatures and helps us understand the American wolf a little better." --Ted Turner

 

"Having spent nearly two decades working to restore these magnificent creatures to the hunting grounds of their ancestors in the wilds of the American West, I welcome Scott Ian Barry's rare and eloquent glimpse into the lives of wolves. As we become more intimate with these beings, we gain a better understanding of our own role in the circle of life." --Rob Edward, director, Carnivore Restoration Program, Sinapu (www.Sinapu.org)

 

"Award-winning photographer Scott Ian Barry’s deep personal connection with wolves is on full display in his gorgeous book." --Audubon 

 

 

From the Publisher

Praise for WOLF EMPIRE from Robert Redford: "I've tracked them, fought them in a film (Jeremiah Johnson), and narrated a Natural History Museum recording of their language. I know this much. They are much misunderstood, but they are smart, cunning and important to the overall balance of our threatened ecosystem. They are more than worth preserving. This book provides an excellent chart to understanding this very special animal." -Robert Redford

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Lyons Press (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1599210533
• ISBN-13: 978-1599210537
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 12.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #381,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book for those who love wolves, September 10, 2007

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Aleta Pahl (Rhinebeck, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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There have been dozens of wolf books over the years, all very informative, but no one has ever photographed wolves with such respect and profound beauty in this way before. For Scott Ian Barry, these wolves are given the celebrity they deserve in the classic black and white photographic tradition of Ansel Adams. Here in "Wolf Empire," each wolf is an individual soul within the world of the pack. And whenever you see such an animal as a true individual, you are forever linked to those eyes looking back at you........you will remember them and hopefully speak for them as their ultimate survival remains in jeopardy. This book is a perfect gift and a must for your own collection.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for any collection strong in natural history, August 4, 2007

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Wolf Empire: An Intimate Portrait of a Species (Hardcover)

WOLF EMPIRE: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF A SPECIES comes from an award-winning photographer who captures gorgeous wolf scenes in black and white - many of his works printed here for the first time. He's spent over three decades observing and photographing wolves and researching them, so WOLF EMPIRE is more than a season or two of shots, but a lifetime of experience, highly recommended for any collection strong in natural history or nature photography alike.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Portraits of Lupine Lives, June 23, 2008

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Morgan Russell (Long Island, NY) - See all my reviews
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I have a deep fascination with wolves and I'm always on the lookout for more to read about them. This book was a gift from my husband, and it didn't disappoint. Barry's writing is friendly, informal, and informative. He is clearly in awe of his subjects and treats them with respect, but also has a sense of humor that makes his text and his photography equally engaging. If you skip over the text, that's fine, because the main attraction is the photography. Barry captures some truly intimate pictures of wolves. They are at once as familiar as domestic dogs and as fierce and mysterious as folklore has always depicted them. The elaborate rankings and rituals of wolf society are depicted and helpfully explained, but what really interested me were the shots that showed the individual personalities that make up a pack, and the pictures of wolves' faces that were so expressive. The stark black and white tones allow you to focus fully on the wolves, but Barry's descriptions of a wolf's eyes or the subtle shading of color in its fur made me wish at least a few pictures had been in color.