In 2001, Nick Brandt embarked on an ambitious photographic project, a trilogy of books memorializing the vanishing natural grandeur of East Africa. Focusing on some of the world’s last great populations of large mammals—elephants, giraffes, lions, gorillas, and their kin—he created two of the new century’s most influential photographic books: On This Earth (2005) and A Shadow Falls (2009). His iconic portraits of these majestic animals express an empathy usually reserved for human subjects. The magisterial On This Earth, A Shadow Falls collects the most memorable images from Brandt’s first two books, along with their accompanying essays. A testament to the bookmaker’s craft, it is the first volume on Brandt’s work to capture the superb quality of his remarkable, large-format prints, which are notable for their velvety blacks and tonal subtleties.

This hardcover book measures 15 inches in width by 13 inches in height. Published September 1, 2012.

Brand: Abrams

Abrams

Abrams elevates the art of the art book to new heights, publishing books about photography, cooking, interior design, craft, fashion, sports, comics and pop culture, as well as children’s books and general interest subjects. Founded in 1949 by Harry N. Abrams, the publishing house focuses on high-quality, visually stunning art and illustrated books. Bestsellers include the wildly popular "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series by Jeff Kinney, the award-winning cookbooks of Alton Brown, and the stunning photography of Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s "Earth from Above," as well as "The Art of Walt Disney," "Richard Avedon: Performance," "Time: Andy Goldsworthy," "African Ceremonies, "Slim Aarons: Once Upon a Time," "The Ultimate Picasso," "Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century," "Graffiti World: Street Art from Five Continents," "Things I've Learned in My Life So Far," "Vanity Fair: The Portraits," "Twilight: Photographs" by Gregory Crewdson, "Kirby: King of Comics," "William Wegman Polaroids," "Tony Duquette," "Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury," "Landscape Design: A Cultural and Architectural History," "Golf Magazine: Private Lessons," and the best-selling "365" and "Discoveries" series. These elegantly curated art books make the perfect addition to any library or coffee table collection.