Trading to Extinction

Trading to Extinction is a unique and devastating record of this tragic industry. The book explores the sad truths behind this multi-billion-dollar industry and is one of the most comprehensive photographic documents on the wildlife trade, spanning more than 10 years and offering a rare view into this illicit business. It is a shocking tale of cruelty, crime and human greed.

Patrick Brown is the recipient of the 3P Photographer Award, World Press Award, Days Japan Award, Picture Of The Year Award, New York Photographic Book Award and NPPA's Best of Photojournalism Award. His work has been exhibited at prestigious galleries and museums, including the International Center of Photography in New York, the Metropolitan Museum of Photography in Tokyo, and Visa pour l'Image in France. Patrick is represented by Panos Pictures and continues to cover social issues that are often forgotten by the mainstream media today. Ben Davies is a Bangkok-based journalist and photographer whose work has appeared in a wide range of distinguished publications including the International Herald Tribune, the London Telegraph, the Guardian, the Wall Street Journal, Vogue and the BBC. He is the author of 'Black Market: Inside the Endangered Species Trade in Asia', which documents the multi-billion dollar trade in rare wild animals. Amongst his other books, he has written and photographed 'Living with Spirits: A Journey into the Heart of Thailand', 'Laos: A Journey Beyond the Mekong' and 'Pangasinan: A Journey into the Philippines'.