Wolf: Spirit of the Wild: A Celebration of Wolves in Word and Image

I bought this as a gift. I looked at it when it arrived and was surprised at the detail in the book. I could easily get lost in this book and had to remind myself it was a gift for someone else. Its a great book to keep on your coffe table. If you love wolves you need to add this to your collection.

It doesn't delve into the world of the wolf, presenting many facts and details. Instead, it dabbles in everything wolf-related. There are photos, artworks, and exerpts from many different places. It's enjoyable to read and look through. Because I'm an avid fan of wolves, there was nothing really new for me in it. However, people who are intrigued by wolves, but don't know much about these creatures, will probably find this book a wonderful way to start.

This coffee table exploration of the wolf explains why we are drawn to the wolf, providing scientific and social analysis which celebrates the wolf in word and image. Wolf is more than just a coffee table set of photos however - plenty of text explains their nature and natural history, making it suitable for library collections as well as coffee tables.

The glorious photography and illustrations of this book enhance the aura and mystery of the wolf in its graceful and expressive beauty. The text includes an accurate description of the folklore and myths surrounding wolves, as well as firsthand reports from people who study the wolf in a natural habitat. The book is full of facts and interesting trivia written to the audience who loves the wolf as well as to the audience that perhaps fears the wolf. The world of the wolf, the way of the wolf, and the wolf of dreams and nightmares are all explored in wonderful narrative. There is a resource section in the back of the book listing organizations that work for the wolf. If you love the wolf or fear the wolf, you'll enjoy having this book.