THOMAS MARENT

This is an extraordinary photographic portrait of the world's butterflies and moths from Swiss photographer Thomas Marent. From a butterfly's first struggle to free itself from the chrysalis and take flight, to the life-and-death dramas of courtship, reproduction, protection and defence, Thomas Marent's outstanding photography is a celebration of these remarkable creatures and a extraordinary portrait of some of the 165,000 species spread over almost every region of the world. Accompanying more than 500 photographs of butterflies and moths, Thomas shares his personal experiences of studying these insects in their natural habitats, resulting in a book that will open your eyes to the wonders of life on the wing.

Un retrato cercano y personal de las selvas tropicales del mundo a través de la cámara de Thomas Marent. Un cautivador relato fotográfico de los hábitats más ricos y diversos de la Tierra y sus habitantes, el cual le abrirá los ojos a las maravillas ocultas de la vida. Un canto a la deslumbrante belleza de la vida que colorea estos ecosistemas. Esta obra celebra el fascinante comportamiento de la fauna y la flora de la jungla, así como su increíble variedad; desde colonias independientes de hormigas cortadoras de hojas y ranas venenosas hasta las nubes de diversas tonalidades que forman mariposas y aves al revolotear sobre los árboles. Resulta asombroso que sepamos más acerca del Universo que sobre los millones de especies de plantas y animales que dan vida a estos hábitats sin igual. Este libro le transportará a este misterioso mundo gracias a las increíbles fotografías que protagonizan cada página, acompañadas de detallada información y de anécdotas personales.

Thomas MarentThis awe-inspiring collection of over 500 amazing photographs will open your eyes to the wonders of life under the canopy. The result of nature photographer, Thomas Marent's 16-year journey across five continents, Rainforest celebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants - from resourceful leaf-cutter ants to the multi-hued clouds of butterflies and birds that flutter high in the tree tops. Incredibly, more is known about our universe than the millions of plant and animal species that teem inside these great hothouses of life. Rainforest takes you inside this mysterious realm, with breathtaking photographs and absorbing personal insight. It has been published in association with the Rainforest Foundation, who receive a donation for every copy sold.