The American Eagle

by John Pezzenti

Book Overview

Aloof and powerful, the once endangered bald eagle is slowly making a comeback, ecologically speaking, throughout much of North America, to which it is unique. For the last two decades wildlife... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670884480
• ISBN13: 9780670884483
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Penguin Putnam
• Length: 135 Pages
• Weight: 2.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 9.5" x 12.2"

Customer Reviews

The American Eagle

This book is absolutely exquisite. My husband is an avid eagle fan, a gorgeous coffee table quality book of photos was the perfect gift to add to his collection. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is an admirer of eagles.

Pezzenti brilliantly captures spirit of American Eagle!

Prepare yourself for another exhilarating adventure by one of wildlife photography's most talented photojournalists. John Pezzenti, Jr. has the unique ability to take his reader on a journey filled with fascinating tales and unparalleled photographs. In the American Eagle Pezzenti brilliantly captures the very essence and spirit of an American treasure - the powerful and majestic bald eagle - photographed by many but rarely to such perfection. Depicting the bald eagle in every conceivable situation, Pezzenti begins his photographic journey from the Florida Everglades through picturesque New England and northwest to Alaska - his home territory. I thoroughly enjoyed Pezzenti's engaging stories and portrayals of the dedicated eagle protectors across America who work tirelessly toward the survival of this magnificent bird. The photos alone make The American Eagle a "must have" for anyone with an adventurous spirit and a love of America's national treasure. Once again, Pezzenti has proven himself to be one of wildlife's finest photographers working in the field today.

Stunningly beautiful images!

Not long ago I sat with John Pezzenti Jr. in his beat up Suburban that he uses for nature photography as rain pounded upon the roof. John showed me a pre-release copy of his newest book, American Eagle. My 13 year old nephew from California looked over my shoulder as I turned each page, stunned by the breadth and depth of John's photographic coverage of this symbol of America. To say this is a remarkable book is an under statement. My nephew summed up how magnificant this book is when we were driving back home. "John's pictures are amazing," Shane said. "I'm going to start saving today so I can buy that book when it comes out!"

ONCE AGAIN, PEZZENTI'S WORK SECOND TO NONE

Finally, a book on our nation's icon that does not bore you to death in thirty seconds with facts and statistics. Instead, the information is laid in and between the personal and heart-warming stories of biologists, scientists, and unique people that are responsible for our eagle's return. The narrative, although short, gives us the true reasons the Bald Eagle is back and repopulating our skies. In relationship to Mr. Pezzenti's photography, it is clear that he is not only unparalleled in his field, but has taken nature photography to a new level. He is without a doubt, second to none.After reviewing an advanced copy five times, my mind still could not absorb the imagery of Bald Eagles in this book. How on earth does Pezzenti capture not only eagles fighting in mid-air, but the multitude of eagle photos with clarity, precision, and artistic appeal? Impossible! As a naturalist and nature lover, I believe that Mr. Pezzenti would be hard-pressed to duplicate his Alaska book (actually, no one ever will). But his American Eagle certainly runs a close second. I love this book.

Most incredible eagle book ever to be published

Recently, I had the great pleasure of reviewing a copy ot the pre-released American Eagle book by John Pezzenti Jr.; as a bird lover and dedicated eagle photographer I must say it is going to be the most amazing eagle photography book ever seen. The images in this book depict the undying strength and tenacity of these magnificient birds, never before has any person dedicated so much time and talent to such an unforgettable journey through the troubled life of our American icon. This book will be the unreachable standard by how all future and past eagle books are measured. It will never be duplicated in our lifetime. On a scale of 1 to 10, it is a 20 Thank you John, Arne Grisham Abeare Photography