Gillian Watts, a writer and editor for more than 30 years, has great knowledge about a vast number of things natural. Philippe Martin is an ecologist, photographer, including underwater subjects, and author of numerous books with a career spanning more than 40 years. His book Hyper Nature Tropical received the First Place 'French Book Prize' 2014.
A laborious technique described in some detail at the outset
renders each portrait a study in both rich color and
microscopically fine natural detail. Presented in no particular
order, the subjects, all of which were photographed alive, include
a fuzzy garden dormouse, a giant tropical millipede, and a common
cicada, among other showy, small creatures. Brightly hued insects
such as the rainbow bush locust and Pygora beetle seem to shimmer,
and for that otherworldly look it would be hard to better the
extravagantly knobby weevil or a lime hawk-moth pupa that is as
creepy and enigmatic as any movie alien. An accompanying note
identifies each creature, usually mentions its locale, and
sometimes adds a photographer's comment. Appetites piqued by this
introduction may be sated by examining Martin's Hyper Nature, for
adults. Hyper-realistic delights for young naturalists.-- "Kirkus"
(11/1/2016 12:00:00 AM)
A stunning rainbow locus, a mesmerizing praying mantis, and a
gorgeous lined day gecko are just a few of the amazing subjects
that nature photographer Martin has captured for this book...
Children will be entranced as each creature appears to jump off the
page. A short but highly informative summary by Watts accompanies
each image and will be sure to spark curiosity. A section on
close-up photography and the hyper focus process is included for
those intrigued by the technique... Pair this book with Martin's
equally striking Hyper Nature for more up-close nature
photography.--Joy Poynor "School Library Journal" (12/27/2016
12:00:00 AM)
Browsers will be wowed by the pictures.--Mary Melaugh "Youth
Services Book Review" (12/23/2016 12:00:00 AM)
It will appeal to all ages. Highly Recommended.--Gail Hamilton
"Canadian Review of Materials" (12/23/2016 12:00:00 AM)
Small animals and insects pop off the page in stunning, up-close
detail... Every page spread will likely grab the reader's full
attention... The pictures truly shine and will have readers combing
the pages over and over again. For anyone interested in photography
or wildlife, this is a winner.--Erin Linsenmeyer "Booklist"
(12/15/2016 12:00:00 AM)
This amazing book takes a stunning look at nature using a
revolutionary method of extreme close-up photography... The
resulting photographs of animals and plants are almost
three-dimensional and look so real they nearly leap from the page.
Readers come face-to-face with tiny creatures and plants, allowing
the smallest details to be examined.--Jane Muller "City Parent
Toronto" (11/30/2016 12:00:00 AM)
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