Synopses & Reviews
This is a coffee table-sized color book that has gathered in one place more information about all The Islands of San Francisco Bay, in text and photos, than any other. It focuses on Island ecology: birds, animals, plants and island topography. A collection of over 400 images showing dramatic nature scenery is coupled with in-depth information on the many species of birds' migrations, nesting and history. The "Islands" book, an anthology chronicling San Francisco Bays 48 islands, aims to capture the wildness of these island habitats in the hope of boosting environmental awareness of this bay's unique island ecology.
About the Author
James A. Martin has been a free-lance magazine/editorial-style photographer for 20 years, seeking adventure travel in all parts of the world. His educational background in forestry, geology, history and environmental studies, brings all these interests together in this one self-assigned project!