Issue 151

Book Review: Planet Earth

29th January 2007

Planet Earth, the popular television series sold to 130 countries and the BBC's first ever programme shown in a new high-definition format, captivated a record-breaking number of people by it's bold elaborate attempt to raise awarensss of the dangers of pollution, and the immense strain global warming is putting on our environment.

This must-have book is the perfect accompaniment to the series, allowing you to pore over every astonishing detail featured on television, to re-live the astounding moments of astonishing wildlife behaving in a natural, undisturbed way, as has never before been witnessed by humans.

It takes an ambitious tour around some of the worlds most complex and striking habitats, from the dark deep Ocean to the diminishing Jungles to the vast Deserts. The project's production took five years, and required 40 cameramen filming across 200 locations.

The result is an epic story of life on Earth, featuring truly stunning pictures by world-class nature photographers, of rare and exotic plant life and animals, some of which have barely ever been filmed on camera.

With a foreword by the passionate and inspirational Sir David Attenborough, highlighting the plight of the habitats featured, and the vital importance human kind has in the preservation of Earth.

This book is truly motivational and awe-inspiring in its ability to humble the reader by reminding them what is so unique, beautiful and fragile about our planet and how fervently and passionately we must all work to protect it's future and survival.

Kate Fletcher