Synopses & Reviews
Against the spectacular background of Antarctica, Iwago has perfectly captured the natural charm of penguins in this new collection. Among the most popular of birds, penguins are intriguing, comical, extraordinarily friendly creatures and Iwago documents these appealing qualities as only a nature photographer of his stature can. Page after page of full-color photographs showing penguins preening, mating, diving, swimming under water, and performing acrobatic feats are sure to delight.
Synopsis
Here, one of the world's most famous wildlife photographers turns his camera to one of the world's most endearing creatures. In this extraordinary portrait, penguins swim, hop, waddle, mate, molt, and lay eggs--in fact, everything but fly. Includes more than 100 magnificent photographs.
About the Author
Mitsuaki Iwago is the Tokyo-based author/photographer of Serengeti: Natural Order on the African Plain (Chronicle Books). His work has also appeared in numerous magazines, among them, National Geographic and Life.