Face to Face: With the Great Apes

Anup Shah and Fiona Rogers' coffee-table book "Face to Face" features 60 captivating photo portraits of chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos in their natural environment. The photographers lived with the apes in the jungle to capture these intimate portraits, building up a trust relationship. The book also offers background information on the history of the photographs and insights into the characters of the animals.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 09 October 2023
Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd

Apes, these magnificent creatures, hold a profound and special place in the hearts of many individuals. Their striking resemblance to us evokes a deep sense of connection and empathy. As we gaze into their eyes, we cannot help but feel a profound kinship with our own species. This sentiment is beautifully captured in the captivating coffee-table book titled "Face to Face" by Anup Shah and Fiona Rogers.

Through a series of 60 mesmerizing photo portraits, the two nature photographers present chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and bonobos in close-ups, taken in their natural habitats. To achieve this remarkable feat, Anup and Fiona spent extended periods of time living alongside the apes in the jungle, fostering a deep bond of trust. It was only through this intimate connection that they were able to capture these intimate portraits of these wild animals.

In addition to the awe-inspiring nature photography, this high-quality coffee table book provides a wealth of fascinating background information on the history of the photographs. Each individual photo is accompanied by captivating accounts of Anup and Fiona's experiences during their lives with the animals. Through wonderful stories, they unveil the unique characters of the animals captured, offering the reader a glimpse into the fascinating world of the great apes.

"Face to Face" is a testament to the power of photography to bridge gaps and ignite a deeper understanding of the natural world. It reminds us of our shared humanity with these magnificent creatures and encourages us to cherish and protect them for generations to come.

Dimension: 235 x 290 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783961714926