Explore the captivating world of 'Animal Kingdom: Stereoscopic Images of Natural History', a stunning hardback book by acclaimed photographer Jim Naughten. This exquisite publication features 136 pages filled with breathtaking 3D images of marine life, reptiles, mammals, birds, and primates, specifically designed for viewing through an included stereoscope. Delve into Naughten's journey from a fossil-collecting child in Dover to a master of stereography, as he showcases masterpieces from prestigious natural history museum archives. Each stereoscopic image allows viewers to experience the wonders of nature like never before, capturing intricate details such as delicate bat wings and the sinuous form of a leafy sea dragon. With a foreword by Martin Barnes of the Victoria and Albert Museum, readers are treated to an insightful overview of stereoscopy's history and the significance of this unique photographic approach. Whether you're a nature lover, a photography enthusiast, or seeking a unique coffee table book, this volume offers a mesmerizing way to experience the natural world. Perfect for educational purposes or simply delighting the senses, 'Animal Kingdom' seamlessly blends past and present through its innovative presentation of natural history. Enjoy seamless delivery with Smartfox, as we ensure this product is in stock in NZ to avoid unexpected import charges, custom duty, or tax. We also happily combine shipping for your convenience. Immerse yourself in a three-dimensional journey of discovery today!

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 270 x 220 mm
Pages: 136
Bind: hardback
Author: Jim Naughten Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Publication Date: 06-06-2016

Throughout his life photographer Jim Naughten has been fascinated with the natural world. As a child, he collected fossils he found near his home in Dover. Now a renowned photographer, Naughten has started to experiment with stereography and has turned to his boyhood interest, gaining access to the archives of some of the world's most prestigious natural history museums. This gorgeously produced book contains fifty images of marine life, reptiles, mammals, birds and primates photographed expressly for viewing through a stereoscope, which is included with the book. Stereoscopy was invented in 1839 to study and explain binocular vision. Having two eyes allows humans to determine distance and depth and stereoscopy shows a left- and right-eye view from a slightly different angle, as we see things in day-to-day life. Looking through the stereo viewer, readers will see the specimens as three-dimensional objects. As the images jump off the page, their incredible details become apparent-delicate bat wings, the spiraling skeleton of a python, the almost mythic form of a leafy sea dragon.A foreword by Martin Barnes of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London offers an assessment of the work while essays on the specimens themselves and the history of stereoscopy provide rich background to this photographic technology, and to Naughten's achievement in bringing to life a world that seamlessly melds the past and present.

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