Walking Thunder: In the Footsteps of the African Elephant

[Endangered Animals] Christo, Cyril; Marie Wilkinson

ISBN 10: 1858945054 / ISBN 13: 9781858945057

Published by Merrell, London and New York, 2009

About this Item

SIGNED. 158pp. Folio [36 cm] Black paper over boards. The spine slants forward just a bit, and the foot of the spine is gently bumped. In the illustrated dust jacket, with very trivial bumping occasionally along the edges. Will require extra postage due to size and weight. Foreword by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick. A splendid tribute to the stunning beauty of these remarkable endangered animals, with striking duotone photographs by award-winning photographers Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson. Inscribed by both authors on the title page: "To ____, / 'They're the last individuals' / Romain Gary / The Roots / of Heaven 1958 / Cyril Christo. Marie Wilkinson." The inscription references Gary's book "The Roots of Heaven," a book about preserving elephants from extinction. Seller Inventory # 67227

Bibliographic Details

Title: Walking Thunder: In the Footsteps of the ...

Publisher: Merrell, London and New York

Publication Date: 2009

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +

Signed: Signed by Author(s)

Edition: First edition.

About this title

Synopsis:

The African elephant is one of the most majestic creatures on Earth, yet is faces an uncertain future. Walking Thunder is a tribute to the remarkable beauty of these endangered animals. Striking duotone images by photographers Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson capture not only the awesome strength and size of the African elephant, but also its gentleness and human-like emotions. Accompanying the photographs are quotations and stories from folklore, tribal members and writers, presenting both Western and African perspectives.

About the Author:

Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson are photographers who document the relationship between indigenous peoples and the natural world. Their book Lost Africa: The Eyes of Origin was published in 2004. Dr Dame Daphne Sheldrick is founder of the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Kenya, and the recipient of many awards for her wildlife conservation work.