Wayne Lynch, MD, is a science writer and wildlife photographer. He is the author of award-winning books and television documentaries, a popular guest lecturer, and a Fellow of the Explorer's Club and the Arctic Institute of North America.
(starred review) This beautifully illustrated and delightfully
written [book] look[s] at Lynch's discoveries about these
"flightless seabirds" in the field and in scientific journals,
during day-to-day as well as birth-to-death observations, and from
the smallest to the largest type. While Lynch presents detailed
descriptions of everything from mating rituals to eating habits,
the best parts of his book are the photographs. Lynch's gorgeous
and gorgeously printed images--such as that of the head of a young
penguin chick disappearing inside the throat of a parent as it
reaches for a meal--display such a refined visual sensibility that
even without accompanying text, the images would still achieve
Lynch's goal of presenting "the scientific and aesthetic appeal of
this unique family of birds."-- "Publishers Weekly" (8/13/2007
12:00:00 AM)
[starred review] Beautifully illustrated and delightfully written
... The best parts of [the] book are the photographs. Lynch's
gorgeous and gorgeously printed images...display such a refined
visual sensibility that even without accompanying text, the images
would still achieve Lynch's goal of presenting "the scientific and
aesthetic appeal of this unique family of birds."-- "Publishers
Weekly" (8/6/2007 12:00:00 AM)
Penguins of the World is filled with striking photos depicting the
birds, from downy chicks to sleek adults.... Lynch's highly
readable text draws on his travel journals as well as historical
documents and current research about the seabird that, as he
writes, has "become a symbol of all that is special and valuable in
nature."--Bruce Gillespie "Canadian Geographic" (8/31/2008 12:00:00
AM)
[starred review] Combining detailed information with personal
anecdotes and quotes from other scientists/researchers makes the
text very engaging.... The abundant colour photographs are
absolutely amazing, vibrant and crystal-clear in focus....
Thoroughly researched, Penguins of the World is a tribute to the
resilience and the remarkable ability of penguins to survive in
harsh climates.--Gail Hamilton "Canadian Materials" (1/25/2008
12:00:00 AM)
[Lynch] has transformed his fascination with these adorable
creatures into a delightful book filled with 130 of his color
images and plenty of scientific facts that reveal that humans
penguins have much in common.-- "Shutterbug" (12/1/2007 12:00:00
AM)
[Lynch] seems to know everything there is to know about
penguins.--C. A. Amantea "www.Ralph.mag (Review of Arts,
Literature, Philosophy and the Humanities)" (7/14/2008 12:00:00
AM)
A classic coffee-table book ... Penguins of the World is both well
researched and visually attractive, while the charm and downright
strangeness of penguins' lives are brought into focus through the
numerous colour photos and firsthand testimony of a top polar
expert.--Mark Cocker "The Guardian" (11/24/2007 12:00:00 AM)
A delightfully and brilliantly photographed book about these most
unique and endearing of birds... this informative book will charm
penguin lovers of all ages.--Jodi DeLong "The Chronicle Herald
(Halifax)" (12/9/2007 12:00:00 AM)
Enlivened with the author's anecdotes and well illustrated with his
clear and intimate photographs, this will undoubtedly be a go-to
book for penguin-loving patrons. An easy and fun read.--Nancy Bent
"Booklist" (10/15/2007 12:00:00 AM)
Excellent quality, real life photos ... a great deal of interesting
biology.... Two thumbs up.-- "Canadian Camera" (10/1/2007 12:00:00
AM)
From sex to family life, from feeding to predators the author
weaves a delightful tale of the delightful creatures... The
photographs are wonderful... If you have never seen wild penguins
and are not likely to do so, then this book is the next best thing.
Buy it and enjoy it, for only the smell is missing.--Roy John
"Canadian Field Naturalist, vol. 12, no. 4, Oct-Dec 2006"
(10/1/2006 12:00:00 AM)
Penguins of the World is a fascinating introduction written in a
style which holds the reader's interest. It is an attractive large
format softcover sold at a very modest price. Highly
recommended.--Chris Siddle "Wildlife Afield, Biodiversity Centre
for Wildlife Studies" (12/1/2007 12:00:00 AM)
Very nicely illustrated with numerous photos by the author ....
Anyone planning a trip to the Southern Ocean, especially to
experience its natural world, shousld read this book from cover to
cover.--David Ainley, www.penguinscience.com "ARCTIC" (9/1/2008
12:00:00 AM)
(starred review) This beautifully illustrated and delightfully
written [book] look[s] at Lynch's discoveries about these
flightless seabirds in the field and in scientific journals, during
day-to-day as well as birth-to-death observations, and from the
smallest to the largest type. While Lynch presents detailed
descriptions of everything from mating rituals to eating habits,
the best parts of his book are the photographs. Lynch's gorgeous
and gorgeously printed images--such as that of the head of a young
penguin chick disappearing inside the throat of a parent as it
reaches for a meal--display such a refined visual sensibility that
even without accompanying text, the images would still achieve
Lynch's goal of presenting the scientific and aesthetic appeal of
this unique family of birds.-- "Publishers Weekly" (8/13/2007
12:00:00 AM)
[starred review] Beautifully illustrated and delightfully written
... The best parts of [the] book are the photographs. Lynch's
gorgeous and gorgeously printed images...display such a refined
visual sensibility that even without accompanying text, the images
would still achieve Lynch's goal of presenting the scientific and
aesthetic appeal of this unique family of birds.-- "Publishers
Weekly" (8/6/2007 12:00:00 AM)
[starred review] Combining detailed information with personal
anecdotes and quotes from other scientists/researchers makes the
text very engaging.... The abundant colour photographs are
absolutely amazing, vibrant and crystal-clear in focus....
Thoroughly researched, Penguins of the World is a tribute to the
resilience and the remarkable ability of penguins to survive in
harsh climates.--Gail Hamilton "Canadian Materials" (1/25/2008
12:00:00 AM)
[Lynch] has transformed his fascination with these adorable
creatures into a delightful book filled with 130 of his color
images and plenty of scientific facts that reveal that humans
penguins have much in common.-- "Shutterbug" (12/1/2007 12:00:00
AM)
[Lynch] seems to know everything there is to know about
penguins.--C. A. Amantea "www.Ralph.mag (Review of Arts,
Literature, Philosophy and the Humanities)" (7/14/2008 12:00:00
AM)
A classic coffee-table book ... Penguins of the World is both well
researched and visually attractive, while the charm and downright
strangeness of penguins' lives are brought into focus through the
numerous colour photos and firsthand testimony of a top polar
expert.--Mark Cocker "The Guardian" (11/24/2007 12:00:00 AM)
A delightfully and brilliantly photographed book about these most
unique and endearing of birds... this informative book will charm
penguin lovers of all ages.--Jodi DeLong "The Chronicle Herald
(Halifax)" (12/9/2007 12:00:00 AM)
Enlivened with the author's anecdotes and well illustrated with his
clear and intimate photographs, this will undoubtedly be a go-to
book for penguin-loving patrons. An easy and fun read.--Nancy Bent
"Booklist" (10/15/2007 12:00:00 AM)
Excellent quality, real life photos ... a great deal of interesting
biology.... Two thumbs up.-- "Canadian Camera" (10/1/2007 12:00:00
AM)
From sex to family life, from feeding to predators the author
weaves a delightful tale of the delightful creatures... The
photographs are wonderful... If you have never seen wild penguins
and are not likely to do so, then this book is the next best thing.
Buy it and enjoy it, for only the smell is missing.--Roy John
"Canadian Field Naturalist, vol. 12, no. 4, Oct-Dec 2006"
(10/1/2006 12:00:00 AM)
Penguins of the World is a fascinating introduction written in a
style which holds the reader's interest. It is an attractive large
format softcover sold at a very modest price. Highly
recommended.--Chris Siddle "Wildlife Afield, Biodiversity Centre
for Wildlife Studies" (12/1/2007 12:00:00 AM)
Penguins of the World is filled with striking photos depicting the
birds, from downy chicks to sleek adults.... Lynch's highly
readable text draws on his travel journals as well as historical
documents and current research about the seabird that, as he
writes, has become a symbol of all that is special and valuable in
nature.--Bruce Gillespie "Canadian Geographic" (8/31/2008 12:00:00
AM)
Very nicely illustrated with numerous photos by the author ....
Anyone planning a trip to the Southern Ocean, especially to
experience its natural world, shousld read this book from cover to
cover.--David Ainley, www.penguinscience.com "ARCTIC" (9/1/2008
12:00:00 AM)
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