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| Creature | 
| Creator: Andrew Zuckerman
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Category: Book
List Price: $60.00
Buy New: $36.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 15220
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 300
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 12.3 x 1.3
ISBN: 0811861538
Dewey Decimal Number: 779.32092
EAN: 9780811861533
ASIN: 0811861538
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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| Customer Reviews:
 enchanting January 18, 2008
THIS IS WITHOUT A DOUBT ONE OF THE MOST ENCHANTING BOOKS OF PHOTOGRAPHY I HAVE EVER SEEN - IT WAS GIVEN TO ME AS A GIFT AND I IMMEDIATELY ORDERED 2 TO GIVE TO OTHERS.
Simply Beautiful. January 7, 2008
I came across this book in a luxury goods store before the holidays and absolutely fell in love. The photography is amazing and it is beautifully laid out. It is great for adults and children alike. I was so impressed I gave one to every friend and family member for Christmas.
 Wrong Classification January 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is is absolutely breathtaking. I love each photographs intricate detail. However, the tortoise in the classification section is incorrectly named, both scientifically and the local english name. The toroise is not a Loggerhead Sea Turtle, aka Caretta caretta.
A Staggering Look... December 27, 2007
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I received this book as a gift, and I will be honest--I was floored. "Creatures" that are meant to be hidden in their respective habitats are given their due majesties when planted on blank canvas. Every detail is available, stark and sometimes overwhelming. Some photos look painted, a testament that Nature oftentimes makes the best art.
I do have to say that I don't understand some other reviewers who gave this book a low rating because there are blank pages which are "insulting". What exactly is insulting about this? In my opinion, the placements of the various animals on the pages give the effort fluidity and movement in a collection of still photos; furthermore, the blank pages (when they're there) add to the value of portrait by highlighting the animal alone. After all, we paid for photos of animals with no background. It's what we received.
I believe the book would be sorely lacking if we were given 175 animals photographed ala prison photos to be placed in the center of each page. The results would be slow, tired and common, and would detract greatly from the goal of this book: To bring the essence--the motion--of the animal into utmost focus. This book attempts to present the dual beauty of the still moment, as Zuckerman writes at its end: animal life in a still frame capture and it's simultaneous movement.
I highly recommend it, "insults" or no.
Spectacular December 13, 2007
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
From the moment I learned of this project, I eagerly awaited my copy of Creature. Andrew Zuckerman did not disappoint. The photos are spectacular, the animals amazing, and the layout of the book intriguing. Whether you're into photography, wildlife, or art, this is a must have book for the top of your coffee table. Kudos to Andrew for this exceptional work of art.
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