About the Author

Tui De Roy grew up on the Galapagos Islands, and it was there that she honed her skills in observation and photography. She has been acclaimed time and again for her ability to capture the essence of her subjects, whether they are giant tortoises of the Galapagos, the vicunas of the Andes, majestic albatrosses of the subantarctic islands, or the elusive New Zealand Kiwi. She has been based in Golden Bay, New Zealand for over 20 years.

Reviews

Charles Darwin's observations 170 years ago indicated evidence of evolutionary processes in a nearly intact microcosm untouched by outside influences. In the intervening years, researchers have brought funding, and tourists have introduced elements of damage to the Galapagos Islands' fragile ecosystem. Published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Galapagos National Park and to promote the future preservation of this archipelago, this is an anthology of authoritative essays by international scientists of note and local naturalists-experts in the islands' volcanoes, plants, and exotic species. Accompanying the pieces are the stunning 600 color photographs by editor de Roy, who was raised and lived here for 40 years and is considered to be the world's most respected photographer of the these islands. VERDICT These readable essays and stunning photographs are highly recommended for amateur and professional naturalists and will grace many coffee tables.-Gloria Maxwell, Metropolitan Community Coll.-Penn Valley, Kansas City, MO Copyright 2009 Reed Business Information.