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Planet Earth: The Making of an Epic Series (Paperback)

~ David Nicolson-Lord (Author)
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The best stories are the true ones, and there can be few BBC series that have generated as many gripping tales as "Planet Earth". With producers and camera people travelling to every continent and almost every corner of the world, from the highest mountains to the lowest depths, their adventures have been many and unforgettable. Using every kind of craft and technological wizardry imaginable, from helicopters and submersibles, to satellites and remote cameras, they have also witnessed remarkable things. And what makes so much of the series special are the unique aerial perspectives from which they have filmed so many of the animals. This book tells the dramatic tales of their encounters, discoveries and many trials and tribulations. Also revealed are the ingenious means by which some of the unique sequences in the series have been made. Memorable sequences filmed in the wild include wild camels in the snow in the Gobi desert, a giant (truly giant) salamander hunting at night, desert lions capturing an oryx, golden snub-nosed monkeys playing high in the mountains of China, a giant panda in a cave tending her tiny newborn and a snow leopard chasing its prey down a sheer rock face. Used for the first time in any book are special photographs taken from high-definition film footage, which will bring the tales to life.

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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: BBC Books; illustrated edition edition (May 14, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0563493585
  • ISBN-13: 978-0563493587
  • Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #581,072 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good complement to the DVD, September 14, 2008
This book is a good complement to the DVD. There is lots of interesting and surprising background on how the DVD was made. Makes you appreciate the effort and dedication of the film crews.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing series - amazing book!, January 25, 2009
By Susanna Roland (Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
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Planet Earth is an incredible series with stunning photography. To read the behind the scenes stories of the filming of the various segments will reinforce the patience, perseverance, and dedication of the many filmmakers involved in this work. I stumbled on this book here on Amazon, and I am so glad that I got it. I can't understand why it was not publicized more as it is truly a remarkable book. It will remain one of my favorite books for years to come. You will not be sorry if you buy this one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars fill the void, September 14, 2009
By M. L. Lung (Holland, MA United States) - See all my reviews
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Although I would still prefer a "making-of" feature included in the DVD, this book fills the void. There are many wonderful photographs and amazing stories told by the documentary's makers. If you loved "Planet Earth" you will want to read this.
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