As climate change intensifies, we have already begun to see the effects of rainforest destruction on the planet at large. Join him as he travels across five continents for an upclose view of the astonishing variety and fascinating behavior of rainforest plants and trees, reptiles. Thomas marent is an amazing photographer who has put together 360 pages of absolutely beautiful and incredible photos, as well as documenting deftly written by ben morgan the journey and his encounters across four continents and a vast archipelago australasia of rainforests. Thomas marent rainforest a photographic journey vg hb, 2006. Aug 16, 2010 dks rainforest provides a glimpse inside these mysterious realms with a selection of photographs by nature photographer thomas marent, whose amazing eye for detail, color, and light bring the beauty and majesty of the rainforest vividly to life on every page. Rainforest made marents dream about a book come true. Contents data are machine generated based on prepublication provided by the publisher. Details about thomas marent rainforest a photographic journey vg hb, 2006. Table of contents for rainforest thomas marent, available from the library of congress. Thomas marent wildlife photography thomas marent wildlife.
Rainforest by thomas marent 2006, hardcover for sale. Aug 01, 2006 the result of nature photographer, thomas marent s 16year journey across five continents, rainforestcelebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants from resourceful leafcutter ants to the multihued clouds of butterflies and birds that flutter high in the tree tops. Thomas marent, a selftaught photographer who has dedicated half his life to capturing images of rainforest life, tells the story of his journey through these spectacular photographs. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. His magnificent photos are found in books, magazines, and calendars. During his childhood he developed a strong fascination for nature and wildlife. The photography is stunning and enhanced by the anecdotes written throughout the pages about the lengths thomas went to capture. Rainforest by thomas marent 2006, hardcover for sale online. Thomas marent rainforest a photographic journey vg hb. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner. Ronald orenstein a zoologist from toronto and thomas marent have just published a new book. Thomas marent is a photographer from switzerland, who specializes in rainforest and wildlife photography. Thomas marent is a rainforest and wildlife photographer. Sting founding patron, the rainforest foundationphotographs by thomas marentrainforest is the stunning result of half a lifetimes work by swiss photographer thomas marent.
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May 10, 2016 thomas marent is a photographer from switzerland, who specializes in rainforest and wildlife photography. Marent attributes his love of recording natures beauty to his childhood experiences in the mountain wetlands around his childhood home in switzerland. A day in the rainforest from early waking to dusky night, told with simple text and the gorgeous photography of thomas marent and ellen senisi. Thomas marent, tom jackson, thomas marent i have always loved frogs so when i saw this book, i had to order it. The result of nature photographer, thomas marents 16year journey across five continents, rainforest celebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants from resourceful leafcutter ants to the multihued clouds of butterflies and birds that flutter high in the tree tops. Buy a cheap copy of rainforest book by thomas marent. Some of the information and pictures found on this website are from his beautiful coffee table book, rainforest. Follow the story and live the experience of one mans photographic journey through the rainforests of the world. All in a rainforest day uses factual text and authentic photographs to show plants and animals of the rainforest throughout a day from morning to night. This aweinspiring collection of over 500 amazing photographs will open your eyes to the wonders of life under the canopy. Throughout this evocative book, juniper argues that in saving rainforests, we save ourselves, too. A rainforest food chain odysseys in nature, tarbox, a d, new book.
Amazing animals of the rainforest book or the most beautifully photographed images in a book i have ever seen rainforest a photographic journey by thomas marent. Rainforests are the lungs of our planet regulators of the earths temperature and weather. The expertly written text narrative, captions, and the stories behind the. Marent s book steers clear of rainforest politics in favor of gorgeous fullpage, fullcolor photos of its wonders. Over the past 16 years swiss photographer thomas marent has traveled all over the world photographing rainforests, from peru and ecuador to new zealand and papua. This collection of thomas marent s images, 16 years in the making, brings alive the sheer and aweinspiring beauty of the rainforest.
Bibliographic record and links to related information available from the library of congress catalog. Marents book steers clear of rainforest politics in favor of gorgeous fullpage, fullcolor photos of its wonders. Younger children will enjoy this charming book as a readaloud. This collection of thomas marents images, 16 years in the making, brings alive the sheer and aweinspiring beauty of the rainforest. The result of nature photographer, thomas marents 16year journey across five continents, rainforest celebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants from resourceful leafcutter ants to the multihued clouds of butterflies and.
He first set foot in a rainforest at age 23 and has been traveling to rainforests around the world ever since. The first is for all ages, and the rest are in order from preschool through middle school. Rainforest by thomas marent meet your next favorite book. Thomas marent was just included in the the circle of the art of wild artists. Thomas marent books list of books by author thomas marent.
Dks rainforest provides a glimpse inside these mysterious realms with a selection of photographs by nature photographer thomas marent, whose amazing eye for detail, color, and light bring the beauty and majesty of the rainforest vividly to life on every page. Thomas marent is a professional wildlife and nature photographer based in switzerland. All in a rainforest day book extract with resources. A photographic portrait, by thomas marent, tom jackson this is not your time to traditionally go to guide stores to buy a publication. Discover your preferred ebook here by downloading and obtaining the soft file of guide frog. A photographic portrait, by highly respected nature photographer thomas marent with contributions from tom jackson, entices readers with over 400 photos of 200 frog species, along with a section on salamanders cousins to frogs. An accessible introduction to rain forests of the world by senisi steel drumming at the apollo, 2015, etc. His first book rainforest was published in september 2006 and. Book extract all in a rainforest day by ellen senisi author and thomas marent photographer. The photography is stunning and enhanced by the anecdotes written throughout the pages about the lengths thomas went to capture the images.
In the gloom, the photographer thomas marent is searching for the rare black cayman deep in the venezuelan rainforest. The result of nature photographer, thomas marents 16year journey across five continents, rainforestcelebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants from resourceful leafcutter ants to the multihued clouds of butterflies and birds that flutter high in the tree tops. In the gloom, the photographer thomas marent is searching for the rare. Inspired by a visit to the rainforest in australia when he was 24, marent has spent. Thomas marent earths rainforests are astonishingly biodiverse ecosystems that can even drive the climates on faraway continents.
Rainforest is a testament to the tenacity and passion that thomas marent has for his photographic art and nature. Thomas marent is a swiss nature photographer and author of various books specializing in wildlife and rainforest photography. Thomas marent was born in 1966 in baden, switzerland. When hes not traveling, he stays at his home in switzerland. Sep 07, 2006 the result of nature photographer, thomas marent s 16year journey across five continents, rainforest celebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants from resourceful leafcutter ants to the multihued clouds of butterflies and birds that flutter high in the tree tops. Rainforest postcard book by thomas marent 20070706. Rainforest provides a detailed and wideranging look at the health and future of these vital ecosystems. Thomas marent always produces beautiful books full of vibrant photographs. The book is an explosion of colour and characters that inhabit rainforests around the world in australasia, asia, africa and south america.
A photographic portrait thomas marent, tom jackson. Thomas marent has been capturing the beauties of the rainforest with his nikon for 16 years, and now the best of his lifes work has been collected in a new coffee table book, titled simply rainforest, written with ben morgan. As any traveler knows, lonely planet creates awesome travel guide books that inspire people to. Book newsover the course of 16 years, nature photographer thomas marent has explored the rainforests of five continents. Photos from the book rainforest showcase the beauty and diversity of our planets rainforests. Meet thomas marent a professional wildlife photographer who.
This volume is the result of thomas marents 16year journey across five continents. Minden pictures stock photos photographer portfolios. Marent is also the author of butterfly and rainforest. Minden pictures is recognized worldwide as the foremost provider of wildlife and nature stock photography for use by publishing and advertising professionals. Thomas marent, a selftaught photographer who has dedicated half his lif. A photographic portrait, by thomas marent, tom jackson simply for you today. A formerly intensive hobby gradually developed into a thriving career as a wildlife photographer. It celebrates the fascinating behaviour and variety of rainforest animals and plants from resourceful leafclutter ants to the multihued clouds of butterflies and birds that flutter high in the tree tops. Buy rainforest by marent, thomas, morgan, ben isbn. The first book rainforest was published on august 21, 2006.
This volume is the result of thomas marent s 16year journey across five continents. But a very important wish of him is a future for his beloved subject. Rainforest thomas marent hardback musicmagpie store. He first set foot in a rainforest at 23, hes been traveling to rainforests worldwide ever since. Rainforest by thomas marent and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Second grade lesson the wonders of the rain forest betterlesson. Thomas is a photographer of wildlife and the rainforest. Meet wildlife and rainforest photographer thomas marent. Marent became passionate about photography with the purchase of his first camera when he was 16. Sting founding patron, the rainforest foundation rainforests are the most complex, productive, dynamic and diverse places on earth. The book takes place over the course of a single day and begins in the morning with a picture of sunlight shining down through the rain forest. I have always loved frogs so when i saw this book, i had to order it. He first ventured into the rainforest in australia when he was 23 and has channeled his passion toward documenting the creatures of these unique ecosystems around. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
He has been photographing in rainforests all over the world for 25 years now and has some. The result of nature photographer, thomas marents 16year journey across five continents, rainforest celebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants from resourceful leafcutter ants to the multihued clouds of butterflies. The result of nature photographer, thomas marent s 16year journey across five continents, rainforest celebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants from resourceful leafcutter ants to the multihued clouds of butterflies and birds that flutter high in the tree tops. Thomas marent started photographing natural history subjects, particularly birds and butterflies, in the mountains of his native switzerland, and has dedicated nearly half of his life to recording butterflies across five continents. He has sold over 300,000 copies, and it has been translated into 15. But theyre disappearing in the name of the kind of economic development that values rainforests more when logged, mined, or turned into farmland. His fascinating photographs kept our family absorbed for hours. Rainforest book kokomohoward county public library. All in a rainforest day is a component of the rainforest journey curriculum that teaches life sciences to elementary students. Images from the earths most vital frontlines island press. Rainforest postcard book by thomas marent, paperback barnes. It includes a cd with natural sound of the rainforest. Aug 16, 2010 follow the story and live the experience of one mans photographic journey through the rainforests of the world.
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