Journey Into Africa through the lens of National Geographic
photographer Frans Lanting, whose images have created an enduring vision
of Africa's diverse landscapes and wildlife.
Experience the wonders of wild Africa as seen through the eyes of master
photographer Frans Lanting, whose images have created an enduring vision
of the continent's primeval natural heritage--and what is at stake in
the twenty-first century.
Lanting's images feature some of the most celebrated landscapes on
Earth, from the sweeping vistas of the Serengeti Plains and the water
wilderness of the Okavango Delta to the enchanting deserts of Namibia,
the bewildering jungles of the Congo, and the otherworldly island of
Madagascar.
During many journeys over the past three decades, Lanting has documented
Africa's iconic animals--elephants, rhinos, giraffes, lions, leopards,
and cheetahs--as well as its endangered primates, including gorillas,
chimpanzees, bonobos, and lemurs. His personal stories express the deep
understanding and sense of mission that make his work stand out as a
unique tribute to the continent's wildlife and wild places. This book is
based on Frans Lanting's landmark exhibition, Into Africa, which was
produced as a partnership with the Smithsonian's National Museum of
Natural History and the National Geographic Society, with support from
the World Wildlife Fund.
