The Living Forest
A Visual Journey Into the Heart of the Woods
by Robert Llewellyn; Joan Maloof
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Pub Date Oct 04 2017 | Archive Date Sep 27 2017
Description
From the leaves and branches of the canopy to the roots and soil of the understory, the forest is a complex, interconnected ecosystem filled with plants, birds, mammals, insects, and fungi. Some of it is easily discovered, but many parts remain difficult or impossible for the human eye to see. Until now.
The Living Forest is a visual journey that immerses you deep into the woods. The wide-ranging photography by Robert Llewellyn celebrates the small and the large, the living and the dead, and the seen and the unseen. You’ll discover close-up images of owls, hawks, and turtles; aerial photographs that show herons in flight; and time-lapse imagery that reveals the slow change of leaves. In an ideal blend of art and scholarship, the 300 awe-inspiring photographs are supported by lyrical essays from Joan Maloof detailing the science behind the wonder.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781604697124 |
| PRICE | $40.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 248 |
Featured Reviews
Leyla J, Reviewer
This is a beautiful book, the photographs are absolutely fabulous. But this not only a book about photos, it explains a little about the forest, about the inhabitants of the forest; as if we are walking through the forest , and having the author pointing out and explaining all the nuances of the plants and life within this beautiful area.
It really made me think and absorb these surroundings in my next walk in the forest, and actually understand the soothing life within its canopy.
Ashley W, Librarian
An absolutely gorgeous reminder of how important our forests are to the biosphere. If there was ever a more convincing argument for nature conservation, it's the pictures in "The Living Forest." Made me want to go outside and look at everything.
Pamela G, Librarian
Absolutely gorgeous book! Reading and viewing the photographs transported me to the middle of the forest. I felt as if I was there.
The accompanying text is informative. The subjects covered are not just the trees, but the animals and other plants that thrive. Very stunning photography of the fauna. This will make a perfect coffee table book for anyone who loves the forest and nature.
Tara H, Librarian
I received an ARC for an honest review.
An amazing book about the living forest from several different angles. I loved the section about the animals in the forest and the birds. Not only are there gorgeous photos but information paired with it. I especially loved the photos of the great blue herons, my favorite and the nictitating membrane on the vulture.
Librarian 391714
Beautiful photography and educational text. Llewellyn and Maloof have put together a complete resource from microscopic insect to the goliath trees and everything in between.
Davianna N, Reviewer
This is the perfect coffee table book for nature lovers! Breathtakingly gorgeous photos and tons of information on forest life and animals.
I highly recommend for everyone. 4 stars
Mollie G, Reviewer
If for the rest of my life, I could have only one book, it would be this one. My favorite quote is "...the forest is not only something to be understood, it is also something to be felt." My favorite image is the fiddlehead fern unfurling.
I learned a great deal by reading this book, including how to look at Nature, how to relate to it, how to feel the poetry of it.
The book's images catch the attention, make it impossible to just flip through the pages. To read this book is to pause, to absorb how much there is to know about life on this planet. The text often reads like poetry.
The production of this book obviously was given the time and attention it deserved. Even the book jacket is a work of beauty. Take it off. Like the forest, there is beauty hidden in unexpected places.
But most of all, I fell in love with this book because I felt as if I were in conversation with the authors as we walked together through the forest and became one with it.
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