Life in the Freezer: A Natural History of the Antarctic

by Alastair Fothergill

ALASTAIR FOTHERGILL

Genres: Nature, Nonfiction, Animals, Natural History, Travel, Biology, Science

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1993

Reviews

[8stitches 9lives]

Another beautiful natural history book full of delightful pictures and an informative narrative. The pictures aren't quite as fabuolus as those in COLDER by RANULPH FIENNES that I read at the same time as this one but the reason for that is that they were written in different era's and the difference can be out down to advances in technology and the like.

The photographs included are of animals and the land with geographical features prominently featured. I always look out for these books that not only have the information but are illustrated in such a spectacular way. Amazing!

[Thomas Ray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enchanting companion book to the 1993 David Attenborough video series, Life in the Freezer.

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Fothergill is the author, and the producer of the videos; Attenborough is a brilliant and engaging presenter of nature specials on video. Both of them are filmmakers. The information Fothergill presents comes from the many scientists who've made careers of studying the animals and ecosystem of Antarctica. Fothergill is sometimes less than precise with his facts. His focus is on telling the animals' stories with stunning visuals and absorbing narrative. He does this brilliantly, ably aided by the many scientists who helped him, and by Attenborough, by teams of fearless, persistent cameramen, two ships' crews, and months of effort.

[Joanna Reed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good, easy too read and not to much details to overload the reader.

[Matthew Harwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

An incredible book filled with fascinating information and details about a spectacular part of the world. This book is a must for fans of nature and anyone with an interest in the science and ecology of Antarctica.

[Robert Allan Wragg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting book about the penguins, believes I have never heard of and whales and birds and about the ice snow.

[Adz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really good solid Natural History of a really harsh environment. Excellent photographs that compliment the narrative. A book that is meant to be read, not just for the coffee table top!