[The World of the Polar Bear] is, by turns, visually provocative, sumptuously beautiful and emotionally suffering. (Mark Cocker
The Guardian 2007)
Awesome! This incredible photographic journey through the seasons in the world of the polar bear is an absolutely delightful experience... This book is certain to get a lot of attention, whether on display or on the shelf. (Marilyn Brien
VOYA 2007)
Polar bears are the star performers here ... Exceptional reading for all ages. (Lorraine Lauzon
Catholic Observer 2007)
Likely to delight those that seek a glimpse into the life of one of the world's most charismatic species.... beautiful and well presented. ... Rosing is a superb photographer and one who can capture the essence of a polar bear in a diversity of situations. (Andrew E. Derocher, Department of Biological Scien
Arctic 2006)
Follows polar bears as they mate, hunt, rear their cubs and journey across the ice. (Kim Castleberry
Outdoor Photographer 2006)
[Starred review] Eighteen years in the making, this volume is filled with spectacular color photos and informative text... This book will delight anyone with an interest in the Arctic or in polar bears, as well as those with an interest in nature or wildlife photography. Highly recommended. (Deborah Emerson
Library Journal 2006)
Breathtaking images.
Rosing's photos are beautifully stark, often moving... Text is lively, anecdotal and informative, and never gets in the way of the amazing photography. A book to cherish. (Martin Levin
Globe and Mail 2006)
The captions that accompany the photographs are straightforward and succinct, leaving Rosing's striking images to evoke the cold, unrelenting beauty of Canada's North on their own merit. (Cassandra Drudi
Quill and Quire 2006)
Overflowing with stunning photographs... many touching moments captured. (Huixia Sun
Embassy (Canada's Foreign Policy Newsweekly) 2006)
Hauntingly beautiful images of the Arctic.
Rosing has produced probably the best collection of images of polar bears and their Arctic habitat ever assembled in one place in this stunning new book. (Nancy Bent
Booklist 2006)
[One of "Style at Home"'s Top Ten Coffee Table Books] An intimate portrayal of their existence through the seasons. (Kat Tancock
Style at Home 2006)
Polar bears and their Arctic neighbours. (Ron Berthel
Peterborough Examiner 2006)
Even if you have never been to the west coast of Hudson Bay, this remarkable book will make you feel as though you have been there. ... This is an engaging look at the great white beasts of the North. ... If you get it as a gift for someone you may not be able to part with it. (Randy Midzain
Winnipeg Free Press 2006)
Crammed full of outstanding images... Norbert Rosing's work is nothing short of spectacular. Of all the photo essays I have seen on the white bears, this is by far the very best.
Magnificent... will delight young readers as well as adults. (Liz Pogue
Victoria Times-Colonist 2006)
Breathtaking... a keeper for budding environmentalists and ardent animal lovers. If you buy just one polar bear book this year, make it this one.
Some great shots in this book... [Rosing] shares many tricks and techniques for shooting in this harsh environment... This is a great coffee table book showing spectacular shots of the polar bear at work, rest and play. (Elizabeth Logue
Canadian Camera 2006)
Polar bears have been one of [Norbert Rosing's] primary fascinations and this book follows them through the seasons. Stunning photographs... Words cannot adequately describe the beauty of the photographs in this book. It is truly a remarkable presentation of a region of the earth that most of us will never get to see firsthand.
Covers not only the bears enjoying the snow, but also the walruses and arctic foxes around them. (Derwent May
The Times, London 2006)
Rosing's gorgeous full-page polar bear photos capture the world of the Far North like no other.. Sure to be a popular browsing choice... Highly recommended.
[An] amazing book. (Laila Maalouf
Destinations 2007)
