Butterfly

Having spent over 50 years photographing butterflies, along with other animals, birds, flowers and natural history events, I know how difficult it is to get the perfect shot. Of all the books, and studies I have reviewed and read, and there have been many, this beyond a doubt is one of the best. Depending on which figures you want to believe, there are at least 165,000 species of butterflies that have been identified in the world and there are quite probably over 200,000 in existence today. This number grows less each year, but that is another story. Thomas Marent, who is one of the leading wildlife and nature photographers today, has completely outdone himself with this work; Butterfly! This book consists of over 500 of the highest quality shots I have ever seen. Marent has not limited himself to the adult butterfly though, and has given us stunning photographs in the caterpillar phase as well as egg. Each shot is a pure work of art. This is one of those books that you can spend hours mulling through; seeing different details with each viewing. The details and clarity are absolutely perfect. The text is quite informative and interesting, but the primary reason for reading and owning this work are the photographs. They just do not get better than this. The only objection I have to this wonderful work is that I wish the author had included some technical data and techniques. This would have been a treasure for amateurs like me. While I will never in the world be able to even come close to equaling work like this, I can certainly dream. For an absolute treat for the eye, do yourself a favor and check this one out. I promise you that you will not be sorry. Don Blankenship The Ozarks

One of the best books I have ever seen! The book quality is excellent and worth far more than I paid for it! Enough said.

I got my copy yesterday,and am very pleased.Its not only a book about butterflies,it is a book about life stages of this insect.some of the photography is so sculptural in nature,highly detailed and just plain lovely.The colors in the images are very enhanced,but not exaggerated.I was very pleased. I quilt,and make art objects for my own pleasure. hmmmI have never made a soft sculptured caterpillar (YET!)

Visual feasts are so rare in books today. Just like "Rainforest" before, "Butterfly" is exceedingly beautiful! Packed with over 500 carefuly selected photographs, Marent gives 'readers' a look in to the complex life of the average Butterfly. From north to south and back, we are invited along the world tour, and are blessed. The only way to fully experience this book is to open it, and gaze into the image of the butterflies in flight (front and backpiece, mentally step in, and smile. Click... Tim Lasiuta