And he travels over the ice to look at muskoxen, grizzly bears, caribou, foxes, wolves, and much more. At an age when most children are playing hideandseek, he was learning lifeanddeath lessons of survival. Wildlife photographer paul nicklen dives beneath the antarctic ice to capture the bubbly emperor penguins in action, and risks being mistaken for his subjects by some very hungry predators. Polar obsession by paul nicklen is a magnificent compilation of deathdefying photographs.
Beautiful book with incredible photography of arctic and antarctic fauna along with with. Polar obsession photographer paul nicklen canadian geographic. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. After all, the word obsession has a negative commutation, suggesting. See the stunning wildlife images from the new book by paul nicklen, a world press awardwinning photographer. These images are among the 160 captured in the arctic and antarctic by canadian photographer and biologist paul nicklen for his most recent book, polar obsession, published by national geographic. This 240 page, high quality coffee table book with 160 of pauls latest and best polar images will be ready in stores on november 10th, 2009.
Choosing the title for this book was a difficult task. A selection of the winning photos also are in paul s book polar obsession, published by ng in november. Photographer bio in this spectacular work, national geographic photographer and biologist paul nicklen breaks new ground with stunning images of life in the polar reaches, and delivers critical new insights into animal behavior and the climate change that threatens the ice and its inhabitants. National geographic photographer paul nicklen shares the incredible story of his personal encounter with a predatory leopard seal in the frigid waters of the antarctic. Today he travels to remote polar locations to capture rare scenes. National geographic photographer paul nicklen shares the. The equipment, skills, effort and sheer courage required to capture the images in this book are amazing. A book out this month by photographer paul nicklen, polar obsession, documents the wildlife of the arctic and antarctic.
Download and print the provided maps of antarctica, polar bear territory, or use mapmaker interactive nunavut, to explore the areas where paul nicklen works. Sealegacy cofounder, national geographic photographer, acclaimed ocean conservationist, and ted talks favorite, paul nicklen traces his extraordinary love affair with the polar regions in his most recent book, born to ice. Polar obsession by paul nicklen penguin books australia. Paul nicklens collection of photographs and stories, polar obsession, offers an excellent introduction. Product descriptionthe arctic is in paul nicklens blood. I recently watched a video on youtube about the photographer, paul nicklen and his interactive encounter with a leopard seal which tried to feed him penguins and nurture him as a fellow seal. Born and raised on baffin island, nunavut, he grew up in one of the only noninuit. Raised in an inuit community, paul nicklen has had an affinity for both the cold and for outdoor adventure from a young age. Oct 01, 2009 buy polar obsession by nicklen, paul isbn.
Paul nicklen born july 21, 1968 is an acclaimed canadian photographer, filmmaker and marine biologist. Nov, 2009 raised in an inuit community, paul nicklen has had an affinity for both the cold and for outdoor adventure from a young age. Polar obsession 7pm renowned nature photographer and wildlife biologist paul nicklen, whose work has been published in magazines around the world, including ten articles for national geographic, presents his book polar obsession. Buy polar obsession by paul nicklen from waterstones today. Nicklens gorgeous new book, polar obsession, falls into this tradition as he introduces each chapter with another hairraising or harebrained episode in his bipolar quest to document a region threatened by global warming. He has received more than 20 international awards, including 2010s nature. Nov 09, 2009 national geographic photographer paul nicklen shares the incredible story of his personal encounter with a predatory leopard seal in the frigid waters of the antarctic. His national geographic story on emperor penguins showcased his wry sense of humor, and the work won 1st place for nature stories in the 2012 world. The images take visitors underwater and across the ice, delivering a unique closeup of wildlife in the arctic and antarctic. With 14 awards from the wildlife photographer of the year competition, five awards from world press photo awards, and being named one of the 40 most influential photographers in the world, he has gotten where he is through determination, devotion to his subjects, a thorough knowledge of the ecosystems and inhabitants of. Discover book depositorys huge selection of paul nicklen books online.
Dec 29, 2016 thus i was particularly delighted when last christmas i found one under the christmas tree polar obsession by paul nicklen national geographic, 50. Nov, 2009 a book out this month by photographer paul nicklen, polar obsession, documents the wildlife of the arctic and antarctic. Polar obsession is organized and traveled by national geographic. Nicklen has received awards from pictures of the year international, communication arts, and the bbc wildlife photographer of the year competition. Jul 21, 2017 polar obsession is a photography exhibition featuring nearly 40 striking images of the worlds polar regions from national geographic photographer paul nicklen. At an age when most children are playing hideandseek, he was. Mar 08, 2010 now the world press award winners photos can be seen in a stunning new book, polar obsession mon 8 mar 2010 11. Polar obsession a book by paul nicklen the photo society. With 14 awards from the wildlife photographer of the year competition, five awards from world press photo awards, and being named one of the 40 most influential photographers in the world, he has gotten where he is through determination, devotion to his subjects, a thorough knowledge of the ecosystems and inhabitants of polar regions. Since 1994 paul nicklen has published in magazines around the world, including seven stories for national geographic. Born and raised on baffin island, nunavut, he grew up in one of the only noninuit families in a. From huge elephant seals, leopard seals, whales, walruses, narwhals and polar bears to penguins, albatrosses, petrels, arctic cod and tiny krill, nicklen, an underwater photography specialist, captures the.
Polar obsession will include 57 of the 150 images from the book, which features nicklens most spectacular images from the polar reaches. Not only did nicklen, a national geographic photographer who grew up among the inuit on baffin island, risk his own life for these phenomenal photographs, but their intent is to defy the impending death of some of the worlds most extraordinary ecosystems. Paul nicklen environmental keynote speakers worldwide. As an assignment photographer for national geographic magazine, nicklen captures the imagination of a global audience. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Polar obsession by paul nicklen, 9781426205118, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Now the world press award winners photos can be seen in a stunning new book, polar obsession mon 8 mar 2010 11. Paul nicklen has earned his status in the photography world. Polar obsession by paul nicklen 2009, hardcover for sale. These photographs and many more appear in his book, polar obsession. Today on all things considered, host melissa block speaks with national geographic photographer paul nicklen about his new book, polar. Have students read arctic, north pole, and south pole encyclopedic entries. From documenting the lives of polar animals to majestic landscapes, nicklen hopes to inspire people to protect these vulnerable.
His latest book, polar obsession, was published by national geographic in november 2009 and was in its third printing within months of publication. Paul nicklens bold expeditions take him underwater to deliver closeup, firstever documentation of the lives of leopard seals, whales, walruses, polar bears, bearded seals, and narwhals. These photographsand many moreappear in his book, polar obsession. Nicklens book polar obsession, a retrospective of his photos from the arctic and antarctic, captured the imagination of the public and garnered four bbc wildlife photographer of the year awards. Polar obsession is a photography exhibition featuring nearly 40 striking images of the worlds polar regions from national geographic photographer paul nicklen. Born and raised on baffin island, nunavut, he grew up in one of the only noninuit families in a tiny. Not only did nicklen, a national geographic photographer who grew up among the inuit on baffin island, risk his own life for these phenomenal photographs, but their intent is to defy the. Paul nicklens polar obsession for most people, the arctic and antarctica are strange places that we know very little about. A single story can often take years and require multiple trips to the earths most isolated places with 1,500 pounds. Polar obsession is a fantastic photograpahic book about the icey regions of earth and its natural inhabitants.
Signed 240 page polar obsession hardcover book by paul nicklen 24x36 limited edition svalbard expedition poster digital download of 10 paul nicklen images. Nicklen, who was raised in an inuit community in canadas arctic and whose. Paul nicklen polar obsession national geographic society. Nicklen grew up on an island in northern canada, where he learned all about the outdoors from his inuit1 neighbors. Buy a cheap copy of polar obsession book by paul nicklen. I recently watched a video on youtube about the photographer, paul nicklen and his interactive encounter with a leopard seal which tried to feed him penguins and nurture him as. Paul nicklen is of course a worldclass wildlife photographer for national geographic, and this book illustrates his capabilities to the maximum. Renowned national geographic extreme photojournalist paul nicklen has released a new book titled polar obsession, which chronicles his expedition underwater and across the ice in the arctic and antarctic regions. I first heard of paul nicklen when the story of his remarkable encounter with a leopard seal made the rounds in late 2009. Paul nicklen is a canadian photographer, filmmaker, and marine biologist who has documented the beauty and the plight of our planet for over twenty years. Jul 31, 2018 sealegacy cofounder, national geographic photographer, acclaimed ocean conservationist, and ted talks favorite, paul nicklen traces his extraordinary love affair with the polar regions in his most recent book, born to ice. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Another book cover graced by a bear, although this one is accompanied only by its icy mirror image, not a child.
Nov 10, 2009 polar obsession is a fantastic photograpahic book about the icey regions of earth and its natural inhabitants. Photographer bio in this spectacular work, national geographic photographer and biologist paul nicklen breaks new ground with stunning images of life in the polar reaches, and delivers critical new insights into animal behavior and the. Paul nicklen s bold expeditions take him underwater to deliver closeup, firstever documentation of the lives of leopard seals, whales, walruses, polar bears, bearded seals, and narwhals. Paul has published eleven stories for national geographic magazine, including 2011s august cover story on the elusive spirit bear. Dec 01, 2009 nicklens gorgeous new book, polar obsession, falls into this tradition as he introduces each chapter with another hairraising or harebrained episode in his bipolar quest to document a region threatened by global warming. When you sign up for field notes, youll get monthly updates and stories from me, photographs, and photography tips. Polar obsession will include 57 of the 150 images from the book, which features nicklen s most spectacular images from the polar reaches.
Jan 21, 20 wildlife photographer paul nicklen dives beneath the antarctic ice to capture the bubbly emperor penguins in action, and risks being mistaken for his subjects by some very hungry predators. The hardcover book includes 150 of nicklens most spectacular images from the polar reaches. Nicklen has published 16 stories for national geographic. His most recent geographic stories are on leopard seals, narwhal, and the arctic ice edge. This was released by focal point, national geographic society in 2009. Born and raised on baffin island, nunavut, he grew up in one of the only noninuit families in a tiny native settlement amid the ice fields, floes, and frigid seas of northern canada. Polar obsession by paul nicklen 2009 1110 hardcover january 1, 1745 by paul nicklen author visit amazons paul nicklen page. Paul nicklen, who grew up on baffin island, does an excellent job of storytelling both with his introduction and photographs. Polar obsession is a used hardcover available to purchase and shipped from firefly bookstore in kutztown, pa. May 25, 2011 renowned national geographic extreme photojournalist paul nicklen has released a new book titled polar obsession, which chronicles his expedition underwater and across the ice in the arctic and antarctic regions.
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