Animal Kingdom: A Collection of Portraits

My 3 year old Granddaughter loves animals so I bought this for her to enjoy. It is a big hit!!!

Gorgeous photography

I bought this item as a coffee table book for my daughter. And as such, the photos are remarkable. I will say, however, that similar quality photos of the various animals in their natural habitat would have been much more interesting. For example, I have a really great pic of me (from professional team portraits) in my high school football uniform. I also have a really great one of me catching a pass during a game. The latter of the two is way more interesting to look at. So as I said, the pics in the book are of the highest quality, but their "portrait" or "studio" style is not as engaging as "real life" might be. You might keep that in mind when perusing the various animal photo books here. Also, as a brief aside, I found the video provided showing the production of the photos to be more interesting than the final snapshots, as they give some insight into the animals' personalities :)

I gave this at a baby shower where we were told to bring a book. While most brought traditional children’s books, this was a huge hit among the adults. It got passed around multiple times to view. Hopefully it will be a long time favorite, treasured beyond childhood.

Randal Ford's book, The Animal Kingdom, is absolutely unbelievable! A great book for ALL ages. We first got a copy for my animal loving family members and my daughter (10) was so obsessed with the book it was on her Christmas list for 2018! When she opened it and saw she had her very own copy she was speechless. She has taken it to many school functions, just to show her friends all of the animals and she has even had requests to bring it other places (sleepovers, play-dates, etc.) We love this book and could not recommend it any more!!!

This is a beautiful book with artistic, thoughtful photographs of animals and birds big and small. You can truly see what the animals are feeling and thinking in each shot. I love the white background of the cover since it makes it perfect for any decor. Even the back cover photo is great. My favorite photo (today) is Eloise the Elephant's eye--SO telling. After buying my own copy I realized this is the easiest, most well priced, Christmas gift I could find this season! All ages, male or female, it's perfect. And it goes in any room...as a coffee table book or in a nursery.

"The Animal Kingdom" is a book everyone should care about--its photographs are not just stunning but also truly moving. Ford captures the beauty and power of animals as well as the delicacy and fragility of our fellow creatures on the planet: something we all need to be more appreciative--and aware--of in the face of vanishing species. These are photographs to cherish, to feel connected to, and to make us all embrace the world's inhabitants (four legs or two). This is a book that every home should have and it is one you will go back to again and again. Exceptional!

A portrait is more than a snap of a person; it is a visual encapsulation of who that person is. Likewise the animal portraits collected in this lovely book are more than just a series of animal pics. While I don't believe in a "soul" it's hard not to feel that you're able to see deeper than skin deep in these portraits.If you get this book, take the time to view it in peace and quiet and give yourself the time to really reflect on the images. They are even more profound than they first seem.

Arrived before expected delivery date. Had a couple of marks on outside cover but otherwise in perfectly new condition. Such a beautiful book. Fantastic photography!

You won't be able to put this book down until you've seen all the images. They will make your jaw-drop. Absolutely outstanding.

Awesome book. Unbelivable pictures. A must have in your library!

A great book which showcases wildlife in a different context. I would like to point out a glaring mistake; plate 54 has a White Tiger’s photo labelled as Siberian Tiger. White Tigers are a genetic albino mutation first found in MP state of India. They are indigenous to India. Siberian Tigers are as yellow as any other tiger, albeit with a shaggier and thicker coat .

Es un libro de fotografía, así que tiene poco texto y el que tiene está en inglés. Fotos preciosas de todo tipo de animales (perros, caballos, perezosos, águilas, reptiles, etc.). Llegó precintado y en perfecto estado.