Naturalist - by Edward O Wilson & Jim Ottaviani (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><b>"Poised to inspire a new generation of naturalists." - <i>Publishers Weekly</i></b> <br> Regarded as one of the world's preeminent biologists, Edward O. Wilson spent his boyhood collecting snakes, butterflies, and ants--the latter to become his lifelong specialty. His memoir <i>Naturalist</i>, called "one of the finest scientific memoirs ever written" by the <i>Los Angeles Times</i>, is an inspiring account of Wilson's growth as a scientist and the evolution of the fields he helped define. This graphic edition, adapted by <i>New York Times</i> bestselling comics writer Jim Ottaviani and illustrated by C.M.Butzer, brings Wilson's childhood and celebrated career to life through full-color illustrations and Wilson's own lyric writing. On every page, striking illustrations add immediacy to Wilson's work and highlight the warmth and sense of humor that set his writing apart. <p/><i>Naturalist </i>was written as an invitation--a reminder that curiosity is vital and scientific exploration is open to all of us. Each dynamic frame of this graphic adaptation deepens Wilson's message, renewing his call to discover and celebrate the little things of the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>"Poised to inspire a new generation of naturalists." - <i>Publishers Weekly</i></b></p><i>A vibrant graphic adaptation of the classic science memoir</i> <p/> Regarded as one of the world's preeminent biologists, Edward O. Wilson spent his boyhood exploring the forests and swamps of south Alabama and the Florida panhandle, collecting snakes, butterflies, and ants--the latter to become his lifelong specialty. His memoir <i>Naturalist</i>, called "one of the finest scientific memoirs ever written" by the <i>Los Angeles Times</i>, is an inspiring account of Wilson's growth as a scientist and the evolution of the fields he helped define. This graphic edition, adapted by <i>New York Times</i> bestselling comics writer Jim Ottaviani and illustrated by C.M.Butzer, brings Wilson's childhood and celebrated career to life through dynamic full-color illustrations and Wilson's own lyric writing. <p/> In this adaptation of <i>Naturalist</i>, vivid illustrations draw readers in to Wilson's lifelong quest to explore and protect the natural world. His success began not with an elite education but an insatiable curiosity about Earth's wild creatures, and this new edition of <i>Naturalist </i>makes Wilson's work accessible for anyone who shares his passion. On every page, striking art adds immediacy and highlights the warmth and sense of humor that sets Wilson's writing apart. <p/><i>Naturalist </i>was written as an invitation--a reminder that curiosity is vital and scientific exploration is open to all of us. Each dynamic frame of this graphic adaptation deepens Wilson's message, renewing his call to discover and celebrate the little things of the world.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"In this colorful portrayal of the life of the award-winning evolutionary biologist, the reader is shown the recipe that helped shape this ever inquiring youth into the world recognized scientist."-- "Manhattan Book Review"<br><br>"[A] wonderful graphic adaptation of biologist EO Wilson's memoirs. It's touching and enlightening and leaves you feeling excited about the natural world."-- "Five Books"<br><br>"A convincing, and compelling, version of <i>Naturalist</i>...this version is readable and approachable, and was well worth doing."-- "New Welsh Review"<br><br>"E.O. Wilson comes off looking like the super hero that he truly is. I highly recommend this book for kids of all ages who want to learn a lot about conservation and commitment....Get this book! Everyone in your house will be curious to look through it and will surely appreciate it's presence on the coffee table."-- "E-Magazine"<br><br>"Edward O. Wilson, one of the world's best scientists, grew up catching insects and snakes in the forests and swamps near his home. This graphic novel tells his life story in a truly eye-catching way."-- "Science+Nature"<br><br>"Entertaining, absorbing, informative, insightful, thoroughly 'reader friendly' in presentation, and inherently interesting from first page to last, <i>Naturalist: A Graphic Adaptation</i> will prove to be a uniquely welcome and enduringly popular addition to community and college/university library biography collections."-- "Midwest Book Review"<br><br>"It was fun and easy to be inspired by Edward O. Wilson's curiosity...I would highly recommend this book for teenagers who seek knowledge or any adult who want to mix up their reading with something that will inspire."-- "Get In My Garden"<br><br>"Ottaviani (Hawking) skillfully adapts Wilson's spirited 1994 memoir into a graphic narrative full of personality, but without skimping on the science....This hearty graphic memoir is poised to inspire a new generation of naturalists."-- "Publishers Weekly"<br><br>"Ottaviani's adaptation is astonishingly detailed...Butzer's illustrations are charming... Wilson's life is undoubtedly a rich and fascinating one."-- "Booklist"<br><br>"The graphic format works well for such a tale.... I enjoyed this book a lot and more than I thought I might. I think many readers of this blog will too"-- "Mark Avery's Blog"<br><br>"This is <b>a wonderful idea brilliantly executed</b>...The story captures Wilson's warm, gentle humor, his sense of adventure, and his passion for his work. It is an accessible story that still conveys the science of the original edition. It's <b>a must-have for Wilson fans...but will also reach a new generation of readers</b>. <b>A perfect gift for the comic book fan or budding naturalist on your list.</b>"-- "Cool Green Science"<br><br>"This is an inspiring and accessible account - of his career and the fields he helped to define - for all ages."-- "In Practice"<br><br>"Through Ottaviani's interpretation of Wilson's words, as well as Butzer's skillful capturing of thoughts and events in his colourful and accessible art, <i>Naturalist: A Graphic Adaptation</i> manages to both inform and entertain. It tells the story of Edward O. Wilson's remarkable life and career in a way that impresses and inspires, and reading it with hopefully prompt others to follow the same path as Wilson and do what they can to increase knowledge and understanding of the natural world." <br> -- "Culture Fly"<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Edward O. Wilson is the author of more than twenty books, including <i>The Ants</i> and <i>On Human Nature</i>, both of which were awarded the Pulitzer Prize. He is currently Faculty Emeritus in the Museum of Comparative Zoology and Pellegrino University Professor, Emeritus at Harvard University. <p/> Jim Ottaviani has written a dozen graphic novels about scientists. His most recent books are <i>Hawking, The Imitation Game </i>(a biography of Alan Turing), <i> Primates </i>(about Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas)<i> and Feynman</i>, a book about the Nobel-prize winning physicist, bongo-playing artist, and raconteur Richard Feynman. His books are <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers, have been translated into over a dozen languages, and have received praise from publications ranging from <i>Nature </i>and <i>Physics World</i> to <i>Entertainment Weekly</i> and <i>Variety</i>. Jim lives in Michigan and comes to comics via careers in nuclear engineering and librarianship. <p/> C.M.Butzer is an illustrator, printmaker, and cartoonist. His work has appeared in numerous books, publications, and textiles. In 2009, he wrote and drew <i>Gettysburg: The Graphic Novel</i> for HarperCollins. Butzer is also a storyboard and concept artist whose clients have included Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. After 13 years of residing in Brooklyn, he and his wife moved to Hilo, Hawaii, where he does not miss winter.
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