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Title: Coral Seas by Roger C. Steene, Roger Steene ISBN: 1-55209-290-9 Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd Pub. Date: 01 October, 1998 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $50.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Disappointing book printing
Comment: The photos are terrific. I love the short descriptions under the pictures which are very informative. I was disappointed with the print of the book. The printing did not do justice to the skill of the photographer. The pictures appeared very dull and lifeless, as if it went through the photocopier a lot of times. Not worth the [money] at all.
Rating: 5
Summary: Probably the best UW Photography book I`ve seen so far
Comment: One of the great photographers to rise out of David Doubilet`s shadow is Roger Steene. I first saw this book in the shop one day,and I thought it was fantastic. The price was very high (I buy in Swedish crowns but let`s say that`s about § 60.00!But I`d bought it and found it terrific!I`d not heard of Steene before but he seems to be quite good. His photography is a little bit similar to David Doubilet`s. Although he does not have the magic light of Doubilet,this is a huge book of 4 pounds and 340 photographs!So there is much to chose from.Often,photo books underwater is very beautifull,but after reading them,I think they are too short. You cannot have enough of these kinda photos. You always want more. This one isn`t that short. It is so long that I can have full enjoyment of it. The photographs are taken from all over the world,but mostly from Indonesia. May be because the author lives in Australia,or may be because that is the most beautifull sea in the world. Over 20 animals have not even been named yet!So it is a treasure both for the naturalists,underwater photographers and may also for the scientists because of the species number covered. It is one of my favourite books and will highly recommend it. Here are some of the highlights : Red Coral crabs,small gobies,surgeonfishes,and not least the bristle worms.
Rating: 5
Summary: Spectacular photos,Must-have book
Comment: This is a must-have coffee table book for any sea life or aquarium enthusiast. It is packed with spectacular full-color photos of the many beautiful, unusual & fascinating creatures of the reef.
A vast array of fish & invertebrates are included. Some of my favorites include a multicolored shore crab, bright red nudibranch & a translucent blue jellyfish. I also love the blue & white aeolid sea slug.
The odd-looking weedy scorpionfish, fingered dragonet & snapping shrimps really grab your attention. The numerous corals & octopi are also a treat. All the images are clear & many give very close up looks at the organisms.
Captions below give brief information on the creatures, such as defense methods, eating habits & mating rituals. Each is also identified by its both its Latin & common name. This is a gorgeous and informative book.
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Title: Water Light Time by David Doubilet ISBN: 0714838284 Publisher: Phaidon Press Pub. Date: 22 July, 1999 List Price(USD): $59.95 |
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Title: Reef Fish Identification - Tropical Pacific by Gerald Allen, Roger Steene, Paul Humann, Ned DeLoach ISBN: 1878348361 Publisher: New World Publications Pub. Date: 01 October, 2003 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
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