Wildlife Art & Photography

by Judith Magee

Brings together a unique collection of botanical, zoological and entomological drawings depicting the natural history of China. Commissioned and collected during the early nineteenth century by John Reeves and his son, and now housed in the Natural History Museum, these outstanding images are important not only for their striking beauty but also for their scientific significance. Colour illustrations, 12pp. 2011

by Mark Hamblin / Peter Cairns

The diverse habitats in the Cairngorms are home to a variety of wildlife, including Golden Eagle, Osprey, Pine Martin, Red Deer, Red Fox and Mountain Hare. This title captures the spirit of this special part of the world in a series of evocative images. Describes the history and management of each species and takes a look back at the animals of Scotland's past and glances into the future of Scotland's wildlife, making a plea for the importance of nuturing our precious land. Colour photographs, 152pp. 2008 edition

Features the talents of twelve professional photographers, each focusing on a specific animal and its behaviour or the wildlife and landscape of a specific geographic area. Includes an essay by the photographer, a biography and maps showing the location. Also a gallery of photographs by amateur photographers. Colour photographs, 192pp. 2002

by Alain Pons / Phillip Huet

Illustrates the emotional attraction of the continent's very being - the grandeur, the natural beauty and the multifarious animal kingdom. The photographer's early training as a graphic designer is apparent in the way the pictures 'come alive' on the page, further enhanced by being in black and white. B/w photographs, 152pp. 2009

by Chris Rose

Many of the pictures are of common species seen in the countryside around the artist's home in the Scottish Borders, but there are also paintings of some of our more rare and exotic birds. Chris Rose has a fascination with water and is recognised as one of the best painters of the subject. Inevitably this book contains many paintings where water in some form or other is the main theme. 144pp. 2005

by Donald Watson

This book covers over 50 years of Donald's work. Includes a stunning collection of Harrier paintings, individual studies and sketches, along with related informative text. Also includes a fine selection of paintings depicting associated species. 156pp. 2010

A collection of close up portraits of gorillas, chimpanzees, orang-utans and bobobos. Images so strong of these features apes, all named with personal histories, so human like that we are forced to question the dividing line between man and animal. Photographed in sanctuaries across Africa and Asia these apes are mainly victims of the bush meat trade that threatens their existence. This book also serves as a powerful and moving argument for their protection. 112pp. Colour photographs. 2004

by Richard Jefferson / John Davis

This title concentrates on and celebrates Britain's semi-natural or wildflower grasslands which are made up of unsown, wild native plants. The illustrations capture the beauty of grassland landscapes with their rich flora and fauna. Colour illustrations, 169pp. 2012

by Pamela Gilbert

The first book in an Art of Nature series which will eventually feature work by such artists as Ferdinand Bauer, William MacGillivray and Sarah Stone. John Abbot was producing exquisite coloured studies of flora and fauna in the 18th and early 19th century and before publication of this book his works have rarely been seen outside the collection in The Natural History Museum in London. 60 colour and 40 black and white illustrations, 128pp. 1998

by Jonathan Elphick

illustrated by John Gould

John Gould (1804-1881), one of the most prolific ornithological artists of the 19th century, had a romantic enthusiasm for winged creatures, as well as a passion for natural history and a impulse to catalog. Drawing on his outstanding scientific and artistic talents, he embarked on a series of projects that would eventually make him the leading publisher of ornithological illustrations in Victorian Britain. Gould's unparalleled career spanned five decades, during which he produced a series of books depicting birds from all over the world. 51 ready to frame art prints, 130pp. 2011

by John Walters

Award winning wildlife artist John Walters portrays the varied and exciting wildlife of the county of Devon through the seasons. Each copy signed and numbered by the artist. 132pp. 2000

by Charles Hamilton James

Charles Hamilton James has watched and photographed kingfishers for literally thousands of hours, which has enabled him to compile this unique photographic portfolio. The text which accompanies the photographs is written in diary form and covers the kingfishers habits season by season and describes them with real intimacy, 168pp. 2009