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French fashion and commercial photographer Nicolas Bruant (b. 1951) has spent the past twenty years pursuing his passion: photographing African wildlife. By abandoning the glamour of his trade, he succeeds in capturing the mysterious allure of the animals on film. Whether it is the slender menace of a lone snake, a hapless rabbit caught in the jaws of a ruthless crocodile, or simply a mud-caked hippopotamus wallowing in the afternoon sun, Bruant's black-and-white photography, with its startling close-ups, unusual compositions, and delicate plays of light and dark, evokes the very essence of these exciting creatures. Including a thoughtful introduction by John Heminway, a preface and insightful anecdotes by Nicolas Bruant, plus detailed, informative captions for every animal featured, Wild Beasts offers a rare and compelling encounter with some of the world's most magnificent, yet imperiled, wildlife. - from Amzon