Shooting Bears: The Adventures of a Wildlife Photographer

by John Pezzenti

Here is the ultimate adventure story, told by an expert and documented with more than 140-full color photographs, of one explorer's quest to come face to face with the great bears of North... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0789310422
• ISBN13: 9780789310422
• Release Date: September 2003
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 3.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 9.3" x 12.2"

Customer Reviews

Best bear book that I have read.

If you are interested in bears,then this is the book for you.Amazing photographs,and accounts by the author,who has spent over 30yrs working and living with these wonderful creatures.A fantastic book,thank you Mr Pezzenti for sharing your experiences with us less fortunate people.

Capturing text and brillient display......................,

John Pezzenti once again is shareing his world with us in his latest book, Shooting Bears: This beautifully bound album of magnificient photographs truly show cases John`s mastery of the lens and his knowledge of his subjects. The stories John shares with us in Shooting Bears:, both with his pen, and with his camera, are a pricless treasure that will leave you in awe of these wonderful wild animals and in wonder at this artists extreme talent. John takes you along in his travels and shows youin his photographs just why he goes there. This wonderful display is a must-have for all who enjoy wildlife and bears in particular, and for those who appreciate being right out there with them. Thanks for the wonderful trip John, God Bless.

Awesome Bears!

You can immerse yourself for hours with John Pezzenti's new bear book. John takes you on an adventure of a lifetime - a lifetime spent with bears as only John can capture on film and with words! He keeps you on the edge of your seat with his riveting stories of his encounters with bears and the photographs of these bears are amazing! I enjoyed giving and sharing this awesome book with family from the lower 48, for them to explore and view a bears life along with John. They were mesmerized! Thanks John for a truely "Alaskan" gift!!!!!

Breathtaking Photography

Another stunning work by John Pezzenti!After being completely mesmerized by the breathtaking photography, I was able to draw myself away to read the accompanying text, and it was equally impressive.Intermingling words and images, he captures the pure essence of his subject, this time the majestic Bears, and transforms it into a medium that allows us all to share his vision.John truly brings forth the spirit of the Bear, and takes you deep into the wild places where he dwells. With the incredible tales and the extraordinary visual accompaniment, it is a journey you will never forget.The photograhy is outstanding, as is all of Pezzenti's work. The stories will make you laugh, or keep you on the edge of your seat, and you will want to read every last word.Whether your interest is bears, wildlife, nature photography, art, or adventure, this book is not to be missed.

A BOOK WITHOUT EQUAL

Working with fish and game in Alaska,I find it refreshing in this day and age to view a work like Shooting Bears that portrays true photographic mastery: instead of being full of game farms, zoos and computer-enhanced photos. At one glance I was enthralled with the perfection of Pezzenti's work in this truly unique book of bears.Never before have I seen more compelling photos of grizzly bears at night, or more profound images of polar bears. In several of the polar bear shots Pezzenti actually catches the glow of the sun setting on their teeth; unbelievable! There are no finer shots or more professional images of black bears and cubs to be found in the world today. The shots of brown bears still remain planted in my mindseye as I have never before seen such clarity in a nature photographer's work -- let alone with bears. The shots in this book are very gripping and compelling. After reading the review on Shooting Bears in Shutterbug, I dropped everything and bought a copy. They called him one of the best there is; but this falls short because his photography is indescribable and obviously born of love. If his photowork doesn't make him top in the business (and it does), then his writing more than places him there.If you desire a wilderness book full of photos that transcends anyone's work you've ever seen, this is it; but also get ready for a narrative that captures your attention completely. John Pezzenti is a true wilderness artist--in both picture and word. I loved this book immensely; it is groundbreaking work without equal.