Galapagos : Island Born Of Fire

Description

Out of print as at June 2009. Reprint. Ever since the days of Darwin the Galapagos Islands have captured the imagination of the world. This book captures the ethereal - even haunting quality of these islands, in words and pictures like none ever before. As well as visiting the coastlines, with their cold seas and burning rocks, sea-lions and marine iguanas, the reader is taken into active volcanic calderas, where life hangs in the balance each time the volcano remakes itself. The book follows the season of the giant tortoise, dives into the twilight world of sperm whales and hammerhead sharks, and treads on still-steaming volcanic ground. Ten photo-essays showcase the special birds and animals that make Galapagos their home. Tui De Roy is a world-renowned wildlife photographer who has explored Galapagos for more than 35 years.

Awards

Shortlisted for Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize - Non-Fiction 1998.