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The product of over 20 years of panoramic work, this large format book encompasses Earth’s iconic wild places while exposing some of the lesser-known landscapes of our planet. The photographs span six continents and range the extremes of Earth, capturing a range of wonders: poetic Antarctic landscapes, sweeping images of the remote Denali Range, and the unparalleled beauty of Namibia’s Sossuvlei. Mangelsen’s images capture both an intimate and far-reaching look into the natural world that has inspired artists and adventurers for centuries.
Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Channel Photographics (February 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1890310425
ISBN-13: 978-1890310424
Product Dimensions: 19 x 10.2 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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I stumbled across Thomas Mangelsen a couple of years ago, when we wandered in one his galleries in Omaha, NE while visiting some friends in the US.I am from Germany so I hadn't heard of him before. But I was instantly mesmerized by his amazing photos. Never before have I encountered a photographer, who manages to capture the beauty not only of landscapes but also of animals in the wild like Tom.As me and my wife were getting married that year, our wish for a wedding gift from our US friends was perfectly clear and so we got sent a panorama photo of two lions in Serengeti, idling on a huge rock. It now watches over our son in his bed room and I love watching it every day.So when I read that Tom publishes a compendium of his best photos from the past 20 years, I was instantly signed up and ordered it. Now that I received it I have to say: It is just incredibly well-done and terrific.The format is huge so it won't fit in any regular book case, but it is sure worth the special treatment. High-quality, glossy paper makes the photos seem almost real.The book is divided into several sections according to the regions where the photos were taken (e.g. Antarctica, Denali, Serengeti, etc.). Each double page consists of a panoramic photo (one page) and a short comment (the other page).So with approx. 250 pages you get over 100 of Tom's best photos in one book.Sorry for the long rambling, but the book is just amazing for everyone who likes nature photography and enjoys well-made books.Thanks Tom and keep up your great work!
Finally it has arrived: the best of Mangelsen utilizing panoramic lenses. This is a magnificent collection of photographs that simply will have you gawking in amazement. With several of his shots, I studied them and asked, "How on Earth did he capture that?". Wisely, the book's spine is top-bound, fully preserving each 3:1 aspect ratio photo on a single page without a split in the binding. This is a must-own for anyone interested in the magic of "The Natural World", through the patient and spectacular visual eye of Thomas Mangelsen. Incidentally, the book is relatively heavy; you'll want to clear enough space for it on your bookcase.
I was a fan of Mangelsen's photos before I bought the book, but wow! Page after page of excellent photos. it's the coffee table book that is rarely ever on the coffee table because people are oohing and ahhing over the wonderful content
This book makes a great gift. It's big and beautiful and unusual, and the photography is spectacular. The book is bound at the top for optimal viewing of the panoramic scenery. Mangelsen is a genius with a sophisticated eye for composition, color, depth... The text is wonderful, explaining the story behind the photographs. This is the consummate coffee table book. It lives on our coffee table and everyone who sits on the couch instantly becomes mesmerized with the beauty of each page.
This is an extraordinary collection of photos from a very talented photographer, Tom Mangelsen. The panoramic views from favorite places around the world, including Alaska, Africa, Antarctica, and Yellowstone, are breathtaking. The production of the book is oustanding. This book sets a new standard for nature photography book in its format and quality. The photos are complimented with some terrific stories of their making.... a fabulous effort; well worth the money.
...this is the one. Tom Mangelsen was named by American Photo as one of the "100 Most Important People in Photography" and this book shows why. His work is not what one would usually expect in nature photography. He breaks through a genre that has become something of a cliche and surprises the viewer/reader with a broad, holisitic look at nature that astonishes and moves. This is my favorite book on nature, ever.
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