Wolves once reigned as the premier predators in their range. This is an illustrated celebration of a powerful, intelligent hunter, which is now regarded as vital to the ecological integrity of the planet. It includes Native American legends, fiction, poetry, and the myths and fables of many lands. The book is illustrated by leading wildlife photographers, and there are wolf images in paintings, sculpture and other visual arts. From this material there emerges an animal which bequeathed the qualities of loyalty, affection and intelligence to domestic dogs; a model provider for family and pack, as well as an emblem of graceful and expressive beauty; and to some, a fearsome intruder on the civilized landscape.
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Wolves, extinct in many regions and necessarily furtive, are a rare sight in the wild. Anyone curious about the elusive Canis lupus might do well to start their search from an armchair, with this wide-ranging coffee table book as their guide. Originally published by the Nature Company in 1993, this reissued "celebration" is in fact an enormous collage of stories, legends, poetry, paintings, and photos relating to this largest member of the canine family. Short chapters such as "On the Hunt," "Wolves at Play," and "The Wolf Way of Birth," offer insight into the lives of wolves, with excerpts from the work of notable writers such as Farley Mowat, Lois Crisler, Barry Lopez and Edward Hoagland. The book also features a remarkable collection of photographs, including work by Jim Brandenburg--one of the world's foremost wolf photographers, and a first look at Mattias Klum's photos of wolves in his native Sweden.
Emphasizing the breadth rather than depth of wolf studies, Wolf provides a wide-ranging, accessible look at this most admired, and vilified, of carnivores. --Maria Dolan
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This handsome new book presents the wolf in fact, fiction, legend, folklore, and art, pairing outstanding color photographs and art reproductions with excerpts from writings about wolves. The photos are the work of well-known nature and outdoor photographers, and the writings include observations by field biologists, writings by people who have lived intimately with wolf packs, and fiction, poetry, and folk legends from many lands. This book has much to teach about the habits and unique social structure of wolves and also raises important questions about the issue of the preservation of the wolf (considered an endangered species since 1973) and its reintroduction to former habitats. This volume will be hailed by wolf enthusiasts and is recommended wherever interest warrants.ADeborah Emerson, Monroe Community Coll. Lib., Rochester, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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Beautiful photography enhances the aura & mystery of wolves.,
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This review is from: Wolf: Spirit of the Wild: A Celebration of Wolves in Word and Image (Hardcover)
The glorious photography and illustrations of this book enhance the aura and mystery of the wolf in its graceful and expressive beauty. The text includes an accurate description of the folklore and myths surrounding wolves, as well as firsthand reports from people who study the wolf in a natural habitat. The book is full of facts and interesting trivia written to the audience who loves the wolf as well as to the audience that perhaps fears the wolf. The world of the wolf, the way of the wolf, and the wolf of dreams and nightmares are all explored in wonderful narrative. There is a resource section in the back of the book listing organizations that work for the wolf. If you love the wolf or fear the wolf, you'll enjoy having this book.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A superbly written, illustrated celebration of the wolf.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wolf: Spirit of the Wild : A Celebration of Wolves in Word and image (Paperback)
This coffee table exploration of the wolf explains why we are drawn to the wolf, providing scientific and social analysis which celebrates the wolf in word and image. Wolf is more than just a coffee table set of photos however - plenty of text explains their nature and natural history, making it suitable for library collections as well as coffee tables.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Quite a Nice Book!,
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This review is from: Wolf: Spirit of the Wild: A Celebration of Wolves in Word and Image (Hardcover)
It doesn't delve into the world of the wolf, presenting many facts and details. Instead, it dabbles in everything wolf-related. There are photos, artworks, and exerpts from many different places. It's enjoyable to read and look through. Because I'm an avid fan of wolves, there was nothing really new for me in it. However, people who are intrigued by wolves, but don't know much about these creatures, will probably find this book a wonderful way to start.
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