Walking Thunder: In the Footsteps of the African Elephant

[Endangered Animals] Christo, Cyril; Marie Wilkinson

ISBN 10: 1858945054 / ISBN 13: 9781858945057

Published by Merrell, London and New York, 2009

SIGNED. 158pp. Folio [36 cm] Black paper over boards. The spine slants forward just a bit, and the foot of the spine is gently bumped. In the illustrated dust jacket, with very trivial bumping occasionally along the edges. Will require extra postage due to size and weight. Foreword by Dr. Dame Daphne Sheldrick. A splendid tribute to the stunning beauty of these remarkable endangered animals, with striking duotone photographs by award-winning photographers Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson. Inscribed by both authors on the title page: "To ____, / 'They're the last individuals' / Romain Gary / The Roots / of Heaven 1958 / Cyril Christo. Marie Wilkinson." The inscription references Gary's book "The Roots of Heaven," a book about preserving elephants from extinction. Seller Inventory # 67227

Synopsis:

Unusual book

Review: A captivating book that any conservation-minded reader would love to possess --The Field

Walking Thunder is a stunning tribute to this magnificent creature --Food and Travel

This is more than a wildlife book; it's documentary photography at its finest --Amateur Photographer

Bibliographic Details

Title: Walking Thunder: In the Footsteps of the ...
Publisher: Merrell, London and New York
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good +
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: First edition.