2005-08-07 Superb photography

This book is crammed with beautiful full colour pictures of various penguin breeds in all sorts of locations engaged in all sorts of activities. Perched on icebergs, ascending rocky staircases, belly-sliding across the ice, and nursing their young. It really demonstates the full range of appearance and habitat.

The pictures capture a uniquely personal and emotional view of their subjects, and I return again and again to the same photos, each time finding them as striking as the first time.

Perhaps I'm biased as I *do* have something of a soft spot for all these noble little sphenisciformes, but I think anyone who has an interest in the natural world will love this book.