Great White: The Majesty of Sharks - Hardcover

Fallows, Chris

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0811871037 ISBN 13: 9780811871037

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2009

Synopsis

For most people, sharks and fear go hand in hand. Renowned photographer and conservationist Chris Fallows maintains a more nuanced relationship with the superpredator. Gasp-inducing in their immediacy and surprise, Fallows's brilliant photographs present these mighty creatures in a different light. Great Whitethe first publication to collect Fallows's workreveals the sublime beauty of sharks and provides a rare glimpse into the largely unseen world of great whites, hammerheads, and other breeds. Fallows captures these fearsome creatures both above water, as they intersect with humanity, and below, in their mysterious underwater domain. A one-of-a-kind portrait of the shark and a superlative study of the nature photographer's art, this book is bound to turn heads and elicit a deep appreciation for the creatures that inhabit our oceans.

About this title

About the Author:

Chris Fallows is famous for his photographs capturing South Africa's great white sharks as they breach out of the water. His work has been seen on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic Channel, BBC, CNN, and 60 Minutes. Fallows and his wife, Monique, are active shark conservationists and recognized authorities on great white shark behavior. He resides in South Africa.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0811871037
• ISBN 13: 9780811871037
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192