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Nocturne
Creatures of the Night
Traer Scott
ISBN 9781616892883
Publication date 9/2/2014
7 x 8.5 inches (17.8 x 21.6 cm), Flexibind
128 pages, 85 color illustrations
Rights: World;
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$19.95
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Whether cuddly, fierce, mysterious, or some ineffable combination of all three, nocturnal animals never fail to fascinate. In Nocturne, celebrated animal photographer Traer Scott brings us face-to-face with the planet s most captivating nocturnal creatures. Bats, hyenas, barn owls, kangaroo rats, giant moths, Indian flying foxes, several species of snakes, and a Madagascar hissing cockroach are all dramatically lit against black backgrounds, creating ultravivid animal portraits that pop off the page. Scott presents eighty-five full-color photographs of forty different species from every corner of the world, accompanied by informative descriptions of each animal s habits and habitats. The first photography book to focus solely on night dwellers, Nocturne is a family album like no other. - Packaged in a gift format that will appeal equally to children and adults'
- An introduction provides personal insight into how Traer Scott captures her astonishing images'
- There are approximately 350 zoos in the US alone, many of which have special wings devoted to nocturnal animals'
- A resources appendix directs readers to additional information on featured animals and how to get involved in conservation efforts on their behalf
Traer Scott is an award-winning fine art and commercial photographer and the bestselling author of numerous books
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