Discover the enchanting world of nocturnal moths with this extraordinary collection by acclaimed photographer Emmet Gowin. 'Mariposas Nocturnas' showcases over one thousand magnificent species from the tropical regions of Central and South America, specifically Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Panama. Each stunning color portrait captures these elusive insects in their natural postures, creating a visual narrative that highlights their beauty and ecological significance. This one-of-a-kind book not only serves as a visual feast for entomology enthusiasts but also raises awareness about biodiversity in the tropics, an ecosystem often overlooked. Gowin’s portraits, many featuring species that may never have been documented before, remind us of the urgent need to protect these essential treasures of nature. An insightful essay by Gowin delves into his collaboration with biologists and discusses the philosophical underpinnings of his work, making this volume a must-have for photography lovers and natural historians alike. Free shipping is available on this item, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery after placing your order, as cancellations are not accepted once the purchase is confirmed. This brand new book, published by Princeton University Press in 2017, comes in a beautiful format with flaps, making it a perfect addition to any collection or a unique gift for nature lovers.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691176895
Format: With flaps
Year: 2017
Publisher: Princeton University Press


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A stunning portrait of the nocturnal moths of Central and South America by famed American photographer Emmet Gowin American photographer Emmet Gowin (b. 1941) is best known for his portraits of his wife, Edith, and their family, as well as for his images documenting the impact of human activity upon landscapes around the world. For the past fifteen years, he has been engaged in an equally profound project on a different scale, capturing the exquisite beauty of more than one thousand species of nocturnal moths in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, and Panama. These stunning color portraits present the insects--many of which may never have been photographed as living specimens before, and some of which may not be seen again--arrayed in typologies of twenty-five per sheet. The moths are photographed alive, in natural positions and postures, and set against a variety of backgrounds taken from the natural world and images from art history. Throughout Gowin's distinguished career, his work has addressed urgent concerns.
The arresting images of Mariposas Nocturnas extend this reach, as Gowin fosters awareness for a part of nature that is generally left unobserved and calls for a greater awareness of the biodiversity and value of the tropics as a universally shared natural treasure. An essay by Gowin provides a fascinating personal history of his work with biologists and introduces both the photographic and philosophical processes behind this extraordinary project. Essential reading for audiences both in photography and natural history, this lavishly illustrated volume reminds readers that, as Terry Tempest Williams writes in her forew